Loretta C. Clark, 82

| November 30, 2011 9:00 PM

Loretta C. Clark, 82, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Blanchard passed away Nov. 28, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene.

Loretta was born Nov. 19, 1929, in Thompson Falls, Mont., the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Mathews) lux. When she was a young child the family moved to Spokane where she attended and graduated from Roger's High School. After high school she worked at The Cress in Spokane.

Loretta married Clifford Clark on Sept. 4, 1953, in Spokane where the couple resided for many years until relocating to Reardan, Wash., and then to Blanchard in 1971. Loretta and Clifford owned and operated the Blanchard Bar and Grill for a number of years. Loretta also worked at the EZ Stop in Blanchard for a few years.

Loretta enjoyed playing pool, camping and spending time with her family. She was a very loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children, Lynn McDougall Case (Michael) of Reardan, Barry Clark (Laurie) of Oldtown, Bill Clark (Tamie) of Coeur d'Alene, Clint Clark (Teri) of Blanchard, Corey Clark (Rena) of Hayden; her sister, Wyona Dryden of Spokane; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford; her brother, William Lux and her sister, Cleo Werner.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, Wash., with interment to follow at the Blanchard Cemetery.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home, Newport, is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.