Henry Clarke

Henry Gordan Clarke Jr. Orangeville, UT-Henry Gordan Clarke Jr. age 56 passed away in his home in Orangeville UT October 6, 2009. Henry was born February 4, 1953 in Dragerton UT to Marjean Bowden and Henry Gordan Clarke Sr. Henry was raised in East Carbon UT. He joined the Marines at the age of 17, "because he was tired of being bossed around." He advanced to the rank of SGT, E-5 and was the youngest SGT in the Marine Corps at that time. Henry loved the Marines and received an honorable discharge on October 4 1973. Henry married Terri Justesten mother of Amber Clarke, they later divorced. Henry married Janice George In fabulous Las Vegas on August 17 1984, They solemnized there marriage in the Manti temple on June 10 2009.Henry took pride in education; He earned an Associate of applied science at the College of Eastern Utah and a Bachelor of science in psychology at the Utah State University. Henry touched many lives as a juvenile probation officer. More than anything Henry loved fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren. He was an amazing fisherman. Henry was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers: Billy Joe and Lee Eden, and Kelly Kim and Davies Clarke. Henry is survived by his loving wife Janice Clarke of Orangeville, children Amber Gibbs (Brandon) of Heber, Lori Wallace (Jeff) of New Hampshire, Trinadee Grimes (Sam) of Spanish Fork, Stacy Tomsich (Jake) of St. George and Shane & Aiden Clarke (Karen) of SLC. Ten Grandchildren, Siblings, Pat Hill (Paul) of price, Sue Ann Naranjo (John) of SLC, Cathy Cook (Van) of California, and Shawnee Preston (Gene) of Orangeville and sister-in-law Bobby Eden. Many Nephews, Nieces and other family and friends whom he loved very much. Memorial Services will be Friday October 09 2009. At 2:00 PM at the Castle Dale 8th North Ward Building, 165 West 800 North. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church, and on Friday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guest book and share memories of Henry @ www.fausettmortuary.com.