Obituary: Sullivan, Clark Ducey
Age 80
He passed away at his home on May 27, 2013.
Clark attended high school in Washtucna and graduated in the class of 1951.
He attended Eastern Washington College for one year before being drafted into the army near the end of the Korean Conflict.
Upon his discharge, he attended Spokane Technical School, earning an aeronautical degree.
In 1965, Clark was married to Carol Link.
They made their home in Washtucna, raising their four children; Sharon, Debra, Shane, and Evon.
Throughout his life, Clark had a wheat treating business, drove school bus, owned and operated C&C Farms, worked for Adams County DOT and eventually the WA State DOT.
His hay operation and his equipment were his passion.
He utilized his engineering skills; building his own harrow bed, stack retriever, rake, log splitter, go carts, and rebuilding his airplane.
Clark remained active in farming until the last year of his life.
Clark was a member of the Washtucna Community Church where he served as a trustee.
He also served on the Town Council.
In addition to his farm, Clark enjoyed flying his airplane and when he could no longer do that, flying with his son, Shane, and nephew, John.
Clark loved all sports, but particularly basketball, playing in high school, at Eastern Washington College, and in the Army.
He enjoyed attending the grandkids’ sporting events and watching their inherited athleticism.
Clark’s greatest joy was in spending time with family, both immediate and extended.
He had a special gift of service to the elderly as well as just being a friend to all.
Clark never knew a stranger.
He often said “I don’t know what I’m supposed to do in my life.”
Many saw his special gifts even when he did not.
Clark helped many, expecting nothing in return.
Everyone will remember that big smile of welcome.
Clark was preceded in death by his son, Shane Clark Sullivan, parents Hazel and George Sullivan, brothers George, Bernard, Daniel, and sisters Audrey Winn and Beulah Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Sullivan; daughters Sharon (Joe) McKeirnan, LaCrosse, Debra (Rick) Kelley, Snohomish, Evon (Mike) Jones, LaCrosse; ten grandchildren, Keith & Bo Sullivan, Kayla & Matt McKeirnan, Ethan & Jack Kelley, Madeline & Holly Sullivan, Blake & Austin Jones; brother, Sydney Sullivan, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Washtucna Community Church.
Viewing will be held prior to the service.
Burial and a reception dinner will follow.
The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Adams County Cemetery District #1, S. 165 Cedar, Washtucna, WA 99371 or the Whitman Hospital Foundation, 1200 W. Fairview Street, Colfax, WA 99111.
DANEKAS FUNERAL HOME-RITZVILLE is entrusted with arrangements.