Obituary for Lyndon S. Clark
Lyndon S. Clark (96) of West Charleston passed on peacefully November 27 to leave this earth and join his Savior Jesus Christ and unite with the love of his life, Betty (Burrus) Clark (deceased) with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He was born November 8,1926, 1 of 7 children in Avoy, Pennsylvania to Gordon and Lena Helen (Megargle) Clark (both deceased).
He has one surviving sister, Rosemary Chapman of Pennsylvania.
He attended Lake Vocational School in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania where he held a skilled occupation in the manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories.
At the age of 18 he joined the US Army Infantry and served his country in 1945 and 1946 as a Private 1st Class becoming an expert marksman and being a “powder monkey” in manning artillery guns. He was a proud Veteran of the preoccupation of Korea. After an honorable discharge, his proudest venture was becoming a dairy farmer, operating a farm along side his wife in Bidwell Hill, Pennsylvania. He was a hardworking man as he not only maintained that farm, but also worked on a second farm and held a position at a local sawmill. While operating the 154 acre farm, he became a maple syrup producer as well.
Upon leaving farm life, he took a position as purchasing agent for L.G.DeFelice & Sons Construction. His responsibility was to oversee major highway construction in New York, Virginia, Connecticut and finally settled in Vermont. His biggest venture during this time was to oversee a major project in Saudi Arabia. He also established a business, Ryan Heavy Hauling and worked for a short period of time for Pizzigalli Construction. He was a Real Estate Broker for Act 1 Reality which he and his wife owned and they together became agents for the Ryder Truck Rental In Barre, Vt. until retirement.
He was a very proud father. Being of strong faith, he was passionate about instilling in his family the knowledge of God. Being a Gideon and Bible scholar, he loved sharing the Gospel with everyone he met. His favorite song was “Life Is Like A Mountain Railroad”. He enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends sharing his life experiences and riding his “gator” to explore his property in West Charleston. He held a strong sense of enjoyment for God’s gift of nature. He was also an avid hunter and took delight in teaching his sons and grandsons the sport.
He is survived by 5 children; Allen Clark and his wife Patsy of Derby, Vt, Linda Janawicz of East Montpelier, Vt, Karson Clark and wife Ericka of Barre, Vt, Yula Troughton and husband Mark of Florida and Lyndon J. Clark and wife Alicia of North Carolina. 20 grandchildren, their spouses and companions, 36 great grandchildren, their spouses and companions and 10 great great grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting AW Rich Funeral Home @ awrfh.com.
He has one surviving sister, Rosemary Chapman of Pennsylvania.
He attended Lake Vocational School in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania where he held a skilled occupation in the manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories.
At the age of 18 he joined the US Army Infantry and served his country in 1945 and 1946 as a Private 1st Class becoming an expert marksman and being a “powder monkey” in manning artillery guns. He was a proud Veteran of the preoccupation of Korea. After an honorable discharge, his proudest venture was becoming a dairy farmer, operating a farm along side his wife in Bidwell Hill, Pennsylvania. He was a hardworking man as he not only maintained that farm, but also worked on a second farm and held a position at a local sawmill. While operating the 154 acre farm, he became a maple syrup producer as well.
Upon leaving farm life, he took a position as purchasing agent for L.G.DeFelice & Sons Construction. His responsibility was to oversee major highway construction in New York, Virginia, Connecticut and finally settled in Vermont. His biggest venture during this time was to oversee a major project in Saudi Arabia. He also established a business, Ryan Heavy Hauling and worked for a short period of time for Pizzigalli Construction. He was a Real Estate Broker for Act 1 Reality which he and his wife owned and they together became agents for the Ryder Truck Rental In Barre, Vt. until retirement.
He was a very proud father. Being of strong faith, he was passionate about instilling in his family the knowledge of God. Being a Gideon and Bible scholar, he loved sharing the Gospel with everyone he met. His favorite song was “Life Is Like A Mountain Railroad”. He enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends sharing his life experiences and riding his “gator” to explore his property in West Charleston. He held a strong sense of enjoyment for God’s gift of nature. He was also an avid hunter and took delight in teaching his sons and grandsons the sport.
He is survived by 5 children; Allen Clark and his wife Patsy of Derby, Vt, Linda Janawicz of East Montpelier, Vt, Karson Clark and wife Ericka of Barre, Vt, Yula Troughton and husband Mark of Florida and Lyndon J. Clark and wife Alicia of North Carolina. 20 grandchildren, their spouses and companions, 36 great grandchildren, their spouses and companions and 10 great great grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting AW Rich Funeral Home @ awrfh.com.