Elsie Ann Clark

Obituary

Elsie Ann (Holm) Clark was born on August 31, 1936, in Titonka, Iowa. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Dirksen) Holm. Elsie was baptized as an infant in the Lutheran Church in Truman, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minnesota. She received her education at East Chain High School graduating with the Class of 1954.

On April 21, 1956, Elsie was united in marriage to Clayton Clark at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minnesota. Elsie and Clayton made their home in Elmore and then moved around for several years. In 1967, the family moved to Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Dawn, Shelly, Brian, Bruce and Brad. Elsie and Clayton shared over 58 years of marriage, until Clayton passed away on July 3, 2014.

In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Elsie worked at the Rothfork Truck Stop and Midtown Café for 43 years, retiring at the age of 76. Elsie was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America.

Elsie enjoyed camping, going to the trailer, crossword puzzles, playing Bingo, Cryptoquip, puzzles and watching the game show channel and her grandchildren’s sporting events. She also was a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings, Gophers and Twins. Elsie cherished the time spent with her family and friends.

Elsie passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 25 days.

Blessed be her memory.

Elsie is survived by her:
Children, Dawn Whitaker and her husband, Larry, of Norwood Young America, MN,
Shelly Clark of Fairmont, MN,
Brian Clark and his wife, Roberta, of Norwood Young America, MN,
Bruce Clark and his wife, Cheryl, of Norwood Young America, MN,
Bradley Clark and his wife, Eileen, of Norwood Young America, MN;
Grandchildren, Aaron Whitaker and his wife, Meranda, of Chaska, MN,
Reid Clark and his wife, Gien, of Maple Grove, MN,
Kali Clark of Norwood Young America, MN,
Philip Clark and his wife, Meg, of Norwood Young America, MN,
Emily Schmidt and her husband, Alex, of Waconia, MN,
Christopher Clark and his wife, Kayla, of Burnsville, MN,
Courtney Widmer and her husband, Mike, of Cologne, MN;
12 Great Grandchildren, Alex, Abby, Joshua, Chandler, Patrick, Anita, Jackson, Landon, Payton, Hannah, Lenora, Maci;
Brother, Morris Holm and his wife, Sandi, of Swea City, IA;
Sister-In-Law, Diane Holm of Rockledge, FL;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Holm; Husband, Clayton Clark; Mother-In-Law and Father-In-Law, Murrell and Pearl Clark; Brothers, Russell Holm, Keith Holm; Sisters-In-Law and Brothers-In-Law, Evelyn Tesch and her husband, Darold, Shirley Elmore and her husband, Mervin; Nephew, Barry Tesch.