William "Bill" J. Clark 77, a resident of Baker City died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at his home in Baker City, OR.

At his request cremation was held and there will be no service, Coles Tribute Center is in charge of arrangements.

Bill Clark was born in Portland, OR on June 12, 1944, a son of Harry and Nina (Lewis) Clark.  The youngest of 5 children, he attended school in Hubbard, OR.  Bill served in the US Army for three years, stationed in...

William "Bill" J. Clark 77, a resident of Baker City died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at his home in Baker City, OR.

At his request cremation was held and there will be no service, Coles Tribute Center is in charge of arrangements.

Bill Clark was born in Portland, OR on June 12, 1944, a son of Harry and Nina (Lewis) Clark.  The youngest of 5 children, he attended school in Hubbard, OR.  Bill served in the US Army for three years, stationed in Germany.  His daughter Marilyn Johnson was born from his first marriage.

Bill met Jo Ann Gard in Baker City and they were married for 38 years until Jo Ann's death in 2010.  Among his many employments, he worked for Baker Cab, Chuck Rohner, Bill Emory, Eldon Baker, Johnson Homes, Harold Staten, and Chet Smith Motors.

Bill was a member of Eagles Club #3456,  a lifetime member of VFW Post  #3048, American Legion Post #41, and Baker City Elks #338

He enjoyed deer and elk hunting and camping with friends and family.  Jo Ann and Bill loved to travel with their trailer to many places.

He is survived by sisters, Virginia Boblink and Harriet Bryant of Wilsonville, OR; brother, Ed Clark of Madras, OR; daughter Marilyn Johnson of Seattle, WA; grandsons, Cody and Noah;  great-grandchildren, Lauren; many nieces and nephews; long time friends, Paul Dolan and Rosie Logsdon and caregiver Marshall Schosser.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann, his parents, Harry & Nina, and a sister, Janet Phelps.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Bill may direct them to a charity of one's choice, this may be done through the Coles Tribute Center 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR  97814.