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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Lloyd Clark, 91 years old, born on August 4, 1923, and passed away on November 17, 2014. We will remember him forever.
December 9, 2014
December 9, 2014
I was given such a wonderful gift the last month of my dad's life. My dad always wanted to live independently but when he became debilitated to the point of needing assistance he made the choice to move close to me. I spent almost everyday with him. We played dominos and did crossword puzzles and just talked. One day I told him he should let me win at dominos because it was my least favorite game. He chuckled and said " Dear daughter don't you know there is no love in dominos but I love you". Because my dad was always serious about the business of life it was so precious to be given the opportunity see into his very kind, gentle and loving heart. Of all the moments in life the month I spent with my dad before he passed will always be special to me.
December 5, 2014
December 5, 2014
Mr. Clark was a great man he will be missed dearly. I will never forget how much he has done for me an my family.I'm so glad I got to spend time with him just a few month's ago he invited to a spring training baseball game here in surprise we had a great time all the stories and  knowledge I have acquired over the years from Lloyd I will never forget it was a blessings to have him in our life I thank him for serving our country and being the person I admire for all the great things he had achieved in life he was a truly great genuine honest man my he rest in peace.
December 5, 2014
December 5, 2014
This is Maria Trevino sorry to be so late on saying how I felt working for lloyds it was a joy he wasn't a boss he was more like a father to me he did so much for my family and Its always very good to talk to when I was feeling down he would listen and would always say things are gonna be okay I'm really gonna miss him like I miss his wife Jean whom I also saw as a mother always loved and will always miss u
November 30, 2014
November 30, 2014
Lloyd was a wonderful man and always had time for you.  I met Lloyd when I was appointed by Scottsdale Mayor, Herb Drinkwater to represent Scottsdale on a new committee to retain the history of the POW Camp at Papago Park. That first meeting at Royal Palms Hotel began a life long friendship with Lloyd. I new right away that he was a "one of a kind" and a special friend. That committee later became Papago Trackers.  Thanks to lloyd I met many great people. Lloyd will never be forgotten
November 29, 2014
November 29, 2014
I spent the lst 2 yrs helping him as a care provider we shared many laughs an he taught me an my daughter to play dominos which we both still love todo today he always was thnkin of my daughter an whn he found something of intrest in the paper would save it for her he taught her how to draw her name into a picture an tld us about interesting facts tht we would have never known other wise he will always b cherished in our hearts an greatly missed by us thank u to the family for the oppertunety to no get to no such a wounderfull man our prayers r for u during this time
November 28, 2014
November 28, 2014
The staff at the Arizona State Archives misses Lloyd. We remember his gracious spirit, his concern for others, his sense of humor, his enjoyment of all things Casablanca and his passion for history. His love for Jean was evident in all that he did. We are grateful that he chose to donate his wonderful Arizona photograph collection, his research files, Papago Trackers and C.A.M.P collections to the Archives.
November 27, 2014
November 27, 2014
Dear Roger,

Just tried to reach you on your cell to let you know how much we will all miss your father. I met him some 25-30 years ago as a young political reporter when he was president of Friends of Channel 8. He was a prolific letter-to-the-editor writer when I was editing the editorial pages in both Phoenix and, more recently, here in Dallas. I always enjoyed his commentary.

Most of all, I appreciated his enthusiasm and advice when my husband and I moved 12 years ago to Dallas from Phoenix. We stayed in touch over the years via letter and phone calls at birthdays. He visited us several times in our Dallas home when he was still making the twice-annual trips to North Texas for those UTA board meetings. My husband and I, and granddaughter Isabelle, 8, visited with Lloyd at an ice cream parlor Surprise, Arizona a summer ago. It was fun all the way around the table.

I have always been inspired by Lloyd's wide interests, curiosity and experiences. He had a memory for detail that would shame an elephant. I hope to have half his wit at 91!

Our thoughts are very much with you and your family at this difficult time.

Best,
-Keven

PS: Here's a link to the obituary that we published this morning in TDMN:
http://www.dallasnews.com/obituary-headlines/20141125-lloyd-clark-who-cherished-dallas-uta-ties-dies-at-91.ece



Keven Ann Willey
Vice President and Editorial Page Editor
Dallas Morning News
214-977-8253
November 24, 2014
November 24, 2014
I first met Lloyd when he taught a Rio Salado class on Arizona military history and have been close to him ever since, traveling with him when he served as guide to a number of military sites. It was my privilege to replace him as AZ Historical Society's representative on the AZ Board on Geographic and Historic Places. We fought together to keep the name of Squaw Peak in place. I hold Lloyd high on my list of the greatest man I have ever been associated with and had the honor of knowing. We misse Jean and now Lloyd.
November 24, 2014
November 24, 2014
Lloyd had an incredible talent and curiosity for many things, especially concerning the state of Arizona. He inspired and touched lives in countless ways and will be deeply missed by those of us who were privileged to call him our friend.
November 24, 2014
November 24, 2014
I remember Lloyd. . .

  A conscientious co-worker,

  A consistent role model,

  An affirming friend, and

  Always an inspiration.
November 23, 2014
November 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Clark. He wrote a wonderful column for many years at the Daily News-Sun, where I worked for a dozen years. I didn't edit his work; others did. But we often chatted, music, movies and history when he visited the office to turn in his copy for the column. He became a source some years later when I worked at the Arizona Capitol Times and Lloyd was on the state Historic Names and Places Board. He become a lightning rod of controversy for his opposition to renaming Squaw Peak in honor of Lori Piestewa, a Native American soldier killed in the aftermath of the 2001 terror attacks on the United States. Lloyd actually knew Piestewa and was in favor of the change, but he wanted it done in the time line specified under federal policy. He stuck to his principles even as the name change was rushed through the board.
November 23, 2014
November 23, 2014
I directed the State Office of Economic Opportunity and worked with
Llloyd when he headed SEAGO. Bright, nice guy, good organizer
He admitted that the best careers were in the metro areas, but he
loved these smaller communities.
Scott
November 23, 2014
November 23, 2014
I had the great privilege and honor to serve with Lloyd in the Arizona Army National Guard. As a fellow writer, we shared a passion for the written word. He was most generous in his comments about some of my newspaper opinion columns (writing under a pen name) and would mail me copy of a particular column with a handwritten note attached. From time to time, we would stay in touch by phone, conversations that I will always treasure. My life is all the richer having known Lloyd Clark, a true gentleman, a priceless friend and a great American patriot.
November 23, 2014
November 23, 2014
Was there anything about our beautiful state that Lloyd didn't know? What a wonderful, gracious man! With sincere condolences to his family and friends.
November 21, 2014
November 21, 2014
The world and especially the West Valley will be poorer without dear Lloyd. I also went to UT at Arlington and when I met Lloyd in Sun City West, he not only told me lots about that campus and also SMU where my husband and I went. His story of the German POW camps to work cotton out near the White Tanks entrance was fascinating. And his story of the Germans who escaped after thinking there was a river according to a Phoenix map was absorbing and the stuff of legends. I took pix of Lloyd and his wife and after she died, gave them to him and saw his love and pain. He was such an addition to the Dallas Morning News and the Daily News-Sun out here. He was such an addition to everyone he ever met. And I have all his books. Cordially, Dr. Diane Cheney
November 21, 2014
November 21, 2014
www.uta.edu/utamagazine/.../taylor.html

for those wanting to read more of Lloyd Clark's affiliation with UTA
November 21, 2014
November 21, 2014
Dad, we love you. A very focused, insightful, highly intelligent, a man I was fortunate to call "Dad", died, Monday morning at the age of 91. To some he was called Yunior or Doone, because he himself could not say Junior. Others called him Clay for his middle name. After he married my sweet Momma, Jean Reeves Clark, most called him LLoyd. There were three who called him Dad. Eight who called him Grampa and four would eventually know him as Great grampa. Many call him friend, mentor, beloved historian, man of his word and a man that convinced many to be excited about the things he so passionately pursued. For me I will remember how he listened to my concerns, changed his thinking when I expressed my pain, loved to pray with me and in general strove to be the best Dad he could be. Rest well, Dad, see you on that beautiful shore in Heaven. Love, Candyce.....last note...Dad named me Cand y ce because it could easily and correctly be changed to Candy.
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
A wonderful and generous man. I heard him tell the story about his time as editor in chief of The Shorthorn, the student newspaper at UTA, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and could listen to it again, and again, and again. My thoughts are with his family.
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Clark's passing. I got to know Mr. Clark briefly when I received the Lloyd Clark Scholarship at the University of Texas at Arlington. We had lunch and corresponded for a bit. He even sent me his book. Mr. Clark was such a gracious, sweet man and an accomplished journalist. I really appreciated that he took the time to get to know and support young reporters. He will be missed.
November 18, 2014
November 18, 2014
Lloyd was very helpful and considerate to my parents Phil and Genevieve Noe and of me. For this I am very grateful. I know he will be missed by Roger and Joelle, Jean-Philip and Jeanine and family. May they find peace and comfort.

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December 9, 2014
December 9, 2014
I was given such a wonderful gift the last month of my dad's life. My dad always wanted to live independently but when he became debilitated to the point of needing assistance he made the choice to move close to me. I spent almost everyday with him. We played dominos and did crossword puzzles and just talked. One day I told him he should let me win at dominos because it was my least favorite game. He chuckled and said " Dear daughter don't you know there is no love in dominos but I love you". Because my dad was always serious about the business of life it was so precious to be given the opportunity see into his very kind, gentle and loving heart. Of all the moments in life the month I spent with my dad before he passed will always be special to me.
December 5, 2014
December 5, 2014
Mr. Clark was a great man he will be missed dearly. I will never forget how much he has done for me an my family.I'm so glad I got to spend time with him just a few month's ago he invited to a spring training baseball game here in surprise we had a great time all the stories and  knowledge I have acquired over the years from Lloyd I will never forget it was a blessings to have him in our life I thank him for serving our country and being the person I admire for all the great things he had achieved in life he was a truly great genuine honest man my he rest in peace.
December 5, 2014
December 5, 2014
This is Maria Trevino sorry to be so late on saying how I felt working for lloyds it was a joy he wasn't a boss he was more like a father to me he did so much for my family and Its always very good to talk to when I was feeling down he would listen and would always say things are gonna be okay I'm really gonna miss him like I miss his wife Jean whom I also saw as a mother always loved and will always miss u
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UTA Cadet Corps Bio

November 27, 2014

University of Texas at Arlington

Cadet Corps Alumni Council

 

Lloyd Clark

Preparation for his 37-year service in the Army of the United States began for Lloyd Clark as an ROTC cadet at North Texas Agricultural College, where he served as commander of the corps in the summer of 1942. As an enlisted man, Clark edited the Camp Hood News (TX), in 1944, and upon completion of Officer's Candidate School in 1945 was assigned as the public relations officer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Ten of his years as a reservist were spent on active duty. Although he never served overseas, he had extensive experience in combat training - from participating with the U.S. Coast Guard conducting riverboat landings on the Mississippi River to directing operations of a simulated Vietnamese Village at Fort Gordon, Ga., where he served as an instructor at the Civil Affairs School, 1967-69. He was promoted to colonel in 1976 while heading the U.S. Army Reserve School at Fort Huachuca, AZ. He retired from military service in 1979 as director of the National Defense University's course in Phoenix in 1979. Clark was inducted into UTA's Military Hall of Honor in 1998.

 

Clark's Journalistic career began also at NTAC, where he edited The Shorthorn, 1941-42. During World War II and until 1948 he edited and published Express, a periodical that chronicled NTAC's ex-students' activities. (The UTA Libraries' Special Collections Division has a complete file of the publication that was a forerunner of the present alumni Association's magazine.) After World War II, Clark became a reporter for the Dallas Morning News while completing studies for a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree at Southern Methodist University. Clark received a Masters in Public Administration from Arizona State University, Tempe, in 1972 and proceeded to serve in governmental regional offices in Flagstaff and Bisbee, AZ. He concluded his public service work as a program administrator for the Arizona Department of Transportation, Phoenix, in 1983. He was a reporter and editor for the Phoenix Gazette, an afternoon daily, for 16 1/2 years and continues to write a weekly column for the Daily News-Sun of Sun City, AZ.

 

Since then, he has taught Elderhostel and college courses on Arizona and military history, and currently lectures, writes, and conducts tours. He founded the Council on Abandoned Military Posts in 1966. CAMP, now known as the Council on America's Military Past, is a non-profit corporation with some 1,000 members. A former member of the board of the Arizona Historical Society, Clark has been that organization's delegate to the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historical Names for nine years.

 

In 1993, the Lloyd Clark Journalism Scholarship was established at UTA by some of his NTAC classmates, led by Fred Freeman of Dallas, his college roommate. Under Auspices of the UTA Alumni Association, the endowed fund makes monetary grants annually to an outstanding student.

Lloyd Clark and his wife, Jean - a native of Prescott, AZ, reside in Surprise, AZ. They have a son and two daughters and eight grandchildren.

 

http://www.utdallas.edu/~hxh017200/CCAC_WEB/WATNBios.htm

West Hazelwood

November 27, 2014

Lloyd and his family were our backyard neighbors on West Hazelwood Street in Phoenix. I remember him and his family. We connected over the years. He was a creative man and faithful neighbor. I posted a picture he took of my sister, a neighbor and me floating around in our backyard in our canoe in 1955, which he got published in the Phoenix Gazette. Rest in peace, Lloyd and best wishes to his family and all who knew him.

November 26, 2014

Lloyd and I didn’t text – twitter – do laptops – or use smart phones.   Hell, we didn’t even have dumb phones.

 

But it was always great getting one of his hand-written notes or a phone call such as the last one just a few days before he left us -- “Julian, what was the name of the character Cary Grant played in ‘To Catch a Thief’?”

 

Or --- “I’ve been humming this song all day long but I can’t come up with the title -- and what show is it from?”

 

Often he would ask me in front of a larger audience as when he would call in to my trivia show on KTAR radio.  He was one of my regulars.

 

One time we even drove to Los Angeles for a film convention because he learned that Dorothy Malone (who won an Oscar for “Written on the Wind”) would be making an appearance.   Seems she was in his drama class back in Dallas.  Her name was Maloney at the time.

 

And I could always count on his dropping in on one of my movie lectures, especially in the Sun City area.  He was front row-center at my Goldwater Lecture Series gig.

 

We often toasted birthdays together.  In the early years Jean would join us -- usually at Sing High for Chinese in downtown Phoenix.  Later, for about 10 years, reporter Bill Hermann and columnist Sam Lowe joined us.  More recently we got together several times with Linda James-Trujillo and Nadine Reyes.

 

We also drove down to Tucson on various occasions for meetings of the Arizona Historical Society.  What fun!  I would bring some Big Band cassettes along and we sang along with Artie Shaw and Sinatra and the Andrew Sisters -- to mention a few.

 

Lloyd and Jean were totally wonderful folks to be around.  Always friendly and positive. Making you comfortable seemed to be their mission.  Absolutely non-judgmental and caring.

 

To paraphrase from his beloved “Casablanca” -- when we first crossed paths it was “the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”  -JULIAN REVELES

 

 

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