Twila Clark passed away peacefully on May18, 2014 and ascended upward to heaven and into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Twila was a devout Christian and her faith in the Lord sustained her throughout her entire life. Her wish to spend her final days in Big Bend with her beloved dog Sammie was fulfilled by her son Syd, his wife Terry and a group of amazing caregivers who loved, cherished and took such excellent care of her. The family thanks each and every one of you; you've made this wish possible and we will be forever grateful.
Twila Clark was born on July 2, 1917 in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Great Falls, Montana where her family owned Idowell Creamery. She graduated from the University of Michigan and began her career as school teacher. She married Marshall Smith in 1941 and had two sons. They lived primarily in Concord, California. She then married Bill Clark in 1962.
Twila Clark is survived by her two sons Sydney Smith of Reno, Nevada and Russell Smith of Fairfax, Virginia. She was blessed with five grandchildren, Marie Tinnes, Eric Smith (deceased), Randi Ray, Leslie Smith and Traber Smith. She was an active participant in all of their lives. She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren, Jackson Ray, Cambell Ray, Marina Tinnes, Allison Smith (deceased) and Trevor Smith (deceased), all of whom she treasured dearly. She is also survived by her three step children Mary Andrew, Diana Canto and Bill Clark and their collective nine children and six grandchildren.
Twila and Bill Clark found their slice of heaven in Big Bend in the early nineteen-seventies; bought property and together built their dream home on the Pit River. Bill Clark passed away in 1987 and Twila remained at the place she dearly loved.
Twila was independent, resourceful and undeterred by life's challenges. She was a pillar in the Big Bend community. She was instrumental in founding the Big Bend Community Church and taught Bible studies to local children. She organized the Fourth of July Parade and served for many years as the Parade Marshall. She was active in the Community Center and many fundraising events.
One of Twila's passions was music. She was a concert violinist and played in the Oakland Symphony and numerous chamber groups. She shared her love of music by tutoring children in the community and playing her violin at Sunday church services.Twila also loved to swim. She ribboned in many swim meets while in high school and her love for the water never faded.
Over the last seven and a half decades, Twila was active in PEO, serving as president of her chapter in the nineteen-nineties. This organization established in 1869, now has over a quarter of a million PEO sisters that continue to carry out its mission of providing enhanced educational opportunities for women via scholarships and grants.
Twila cared deeply about others and was a friend to so many. Everyone fortunate enough to know Twila bonded quickly with her infectious smile, piercing blue eyes and her kind-hearted spunky spirit. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
Services will be held on Monday, May 26th at 9:30 AM at the Halcumb Cemetery in Round Mountain, California. Afterward, at 1:30 PM, a celebration of her life will take place at the Big Bend Community Center. Arrangements under the direction of McDonald's Chapel, Burney, CA.
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May 28, 2014
mike misener
I'll miss u twilla loved trout fishing you god bless
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