Beryl Clark
February 13, 1928 ~ May 12, 2016
Beryl Clark, 88, of Gettysburg, passed away May 12, 2016 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, with family members at her side.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Fr. David Hussey presiding. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Beryl was born February 13th, 1928 to Orville and Iona (Dreblow) VonWald in The Westphal Maternity Home, Gettysburg, South Dakota.
Beryl lived her entire life in Gettysburg except for a short period of time as a child living in Agar. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1946. She married Robert L. Clark of Gettysburg on January 2, 1949 and from this union she was blessed with 11 children, 32 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She taught them the importance of working hard, getting a good education, loving one another and making long and lasting friendships.
Beryl was proud to say she lived her life in Gettysburg. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing golf, playing cards and dancing. She looked forward to the fall when hunters arrived, always willing to open her home and serve visitors a meal at her table.
An active member of the Episcopal Church, Beryl also served as past President of the American Legion Auxiliary, member of the VFW Auxiliary, Eastern Star, and the Gettysburg Country Club.
Some of Beryl’s job experience other than raising a large family included: cooking at the Senior Center, working at the Soil Conservation Service office, waitressing at Bob’s Steakhouse, and welcoming guests to Gettysburg Inn and Suites. She was known for her generosity, her cooking, her beautiful smile and her sense of style. She took great pride in her children. Her home was full of life and attracted many who wanted to be a part of her big family.
Beryl is survived by her children: Bobby (Nancy) Clark of Gettysburg, SD, Cindy Clark of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Bill (Sue) Clark of Arvada, CO, Rich (Linda) Clark of Gettysburg, Terry (Terry) Clark of Norman, OK, Barbara (and the late Steve) Gates of Ralston, OK, Cathy (Jamie) Arnold, Paradise Valley, AZ, Mary Beth (Darin) Moore of Ponca City, OK, Joey Loth of Omaha, NE, Jim (Val) Clark of Hoven, SD, Pattie (Michael) Lindquist of Menlo Park, CA; 30 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L. Clark; sister, Alice Andrews; brother, Merle Von Wald; and grandsons, Corey Clark and Clark Gates.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Avera St. Mary’s Foundation, Kidney Dialysis Unit, 801 E. Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. Beryl was especially grateful for the doctors, nurses and staff at the dialysis center at Avera St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Beryl’s arrangements.
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Berylie was such a great friend of the Brown family and we are so proud to have known her. She was Jim’s 2nd Mother in raising hi m because he was so close to all the family. We experienced many great times all together: Fourth of July,s, camping at the river, our dogs interacting and hiding in her basement, great meals, and the list goes on. We loved her so much and she will be greatly missed by all. A real legend in our town. Deepest Sympathies, Jim, Judy and Enitre Family
She searved me many meals.
She was a special lady and I will miss her
So sorry for the loss of your mom…your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Beryl! Lots of hugs and comfort to all!
Thinking about your family. So sorry for you all.
Thoughts and Prayers with the family another great person left us just to help the rest watch over us and make sure we are on the right foot RIP Beryl you will be missed
Gettysburg lost an icon! Beryl was one sweet, hardworking woman who did it all with class. We never saw her when she wasn’t dressed to the nines and her hair, makeup and nails weren’t done to perfection. Whether it was time spent visiting with her or just a passing on the street she would always brighten our day. She will leave a huge void in our little town. Our most sincere sympathies to the Clark Family. R.I.P Berylie Werylie
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your Mom.
Clark Families: I am so deeply sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Beryl, I enjoyed visiting with her at Dialysis when she was there!!! Glad she is done. Steve n Judi West.
To the family of Beryl Clark I send all of you my sympathy. I have had the pleasure of meeting Beryl on several occasions during her visits to Omaha. She was a special lady and always carried with her the values of love and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Your mother gave you many things including but not limited to Life, an ability to relate to and get along with others and a great work ethic! Cherish and celebrate the life of this great lady! God be with you at this difficult time!
Beryl was a good neighbor. We always had a nice visit when we met. She was a nice ray of sunshine in Gettysburg to all she met. She will be missed by all. The Lord needed another smiling face. Sorry for your loss. Don & Lila
Sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was such a lovely lady and we feel very blessed to have gotten to know her and her family when we lived in Gettysburg. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for you loss.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the whole Clark family. Bones, Valerie and Kayla Thompson
In the 10 years that we lived in Gettysburg and got to know your mother plus most of you siblings we can honestly say , it was a great pleasure for Janet and myself to enjoy mother hen, Beryl , and her brood. May all of you be blessed with her love of life and family.
We are so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, Jehovah, look after you during this most difficult time. In the book of Revelation 21:3,4 there is a beautiful promise he gives where he says that soon will come a time when death, mourning, and tears will be no more. May thoughts and scriptures like this be of comfort to you during this most difficult time.