Donna Jean Clark's Obituary
Donna Jean Clark, age 88, of Spring Lake, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at American House Spring Lake. She was born May 9, 1936, in Escanaba, MI to Clarence and Lillian (Mattson) Carlson. She married the love of her life, Phillip Arthur Clark, on November 26, 1960. They met while living in Seattle.
Donna graduated from Escanaba High School. She then attended Presbyterian School of Nursing, became a Registered Nurse, and latterly worked twenty plus years for the American Red Cross. Donna loved going to the family cottage in Baldwin, attending grandkids’ athletic events and the occasional trip to the casino.
She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Russ (Jamie) Clark, and Doug (Jackie) Clark; four grandchildren: Jason Clark, Madison (Tanner) Yergens, Abigail Clark, and Aaron Clark; and her sister, Kay (Kenneth) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Clark, on July 12, 2023.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4- 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Memorials to Trinity Health at Home Hospice are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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