Douglas Allan Clark

Douglas Allan Clark, of Dowagiac, was born June 11, 1954, in St. Joseph. He was one of seven children born to Wayne and Rose (Wagner) Clark. Doug, as he was known to everyone, passed away at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Doug was formerly employed by his father’s business, Wayne Clark Trucking. He also worked for Harbor Plating, Wilbur Ellis Chemicals and retired from Ace Hardware in St Joseph.

The family will welcome friends from noon-1 p.m. at Sister Lakes Community Church on Saturday, May 11, followed by a celebration of life service to honor Doug's memory. Pastor Scott Stambaugh will officiate. As per Doug's wishes, cremation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Memorial condolences for the family can be left on our website at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.

On Nov. 30, 1975, Doug was united in marriage to the former Brenda Lambert. She survives along with their three children: Rubin (Heather) Clark of Benton Harbor, Tom (Krystal Coulson) Clark of Dowagiac and Dennis Clark of Panama City, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Doug is also survived by his mother, Rose; and his six siblings: Delores Steinhaus of Coloma, Wayne (Ruth) Clark of Covert, Frank (Carol) Clark of Eau Claire, Edward Clark of Bedford, Ind., Jerry (Deb) Clark of Benton Harbor and Jim Clark of Benton Harbor; along with many other family members and friends.

Doug was preceded in passing by his father, Wayne.