BURLEY - Douglas Ethan Clark, 85, of Austin, Texas, and formerly of Burley, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016.
Douglas was born Jan. 3, 1931, to Ethan and Vera (Jolley) Clark in Burley, Idaho. He and his sister were raised on a 40-acre farm in a one-room house, later expanded to a two-bedroom home.
He began his military career in 1948, joining the Idaho National Guard as a private. He then joined the United States Army in 1950, serving for two years, including service in the Korean War, as a pilot of both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. In 1952, he transferred his service to the United States Army Reserve (USAR), where he served until his retirement in 1991, having achieved the rank of Colonel. His service in the USAR included many command roles, including Armored.
While serving his country, he also had a long career involving his first love, flying. He began his career with Eastern Airlines in March of 1956, where he remained until his mandatory retirement in January of 1991. During his tenure with Eastern Airlines (EAL) he attained the rank of Captain and flew many aircraft, beginning with the DC-3, and completing his service flying the A300 Airbus.
Douglas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores (Dahlke) Clark; his parents; his sister, Maxine Amen (John), of Burley, Idaho; and one granddaughter, Debbie Clark.
He is survived by his son, Gary Clark (Kathleen), of UT; daughters: Karen Ury, and Susan Gage (Tim), both of TX; nieces: Linda Dyer (Roy), Lorna Helzer and Jody Galbraith (Dick); grandchildren: David Clark, Daniel Clark, Robert Shirley, Ethan Shirley, Stephanie Gage and Krystal Shirley; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley.
Douglas was born Jan. 3, 1931, to Ethan and Vera (Jolley) Clark in Burley, Idaho. He and his sister were raised on a 40-acre farm in a one-room house, later expanded to a two-bedroom home.
He began his military career in 1948, joining the Idaho National Guard as a private. He then joined the United States Army in 1950, serving for two years, including service in the Korean War, as a pilot of both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. In 1952, he transferred his service to the United States Army Reserve (USAR), where he served until his retirement in 1991, having achieved the rank of Colonel. His service in the USAR included many command roles, including Armored.
While serving his country, he also had a long career involving his first love, flying. He began his career with Eastern Airlines in March of 1956, where he remained until his mandatory retirement in January of 1991. During his tenure with Eastern Airlines (EAL) he attained the rank of Captain and flew many aircraft, beginning with the DC-3, and completing his service flying the A300 Airbus.
Douglas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores (Dahlke) Clark; his parents; his sister, Maxine Amen (John), of Burley, Idaho; and one granddaughter, Debbie Clark.
He is survived by his son, Gary Clark (Kathleen), of UT; daughters: Karen Ury, and Susan Gage (Tim), both of TX; nieces: Linda Dyer (Roy), Lorna Helzer and Jody Galbraith (Dick); grandchildren: David Clark, Daniel Clark, Robert Shirley, Ethan Shirley, Stephanie Gage and Krystal Shirley; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley.
BURLEY - Douglas Ethan Clark, 85, of Austin, Texas, and formerly of Burley, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016.
Douglas was born Jan. 3, 1931, to Ethan and Vera (Jolley) Clark in Burley, Idaho. He and his sister were raised on a 40-acre farm in a one-room house, later expanded to a two-bedroom home.
He began his military career in 1948, joining the Idaho National Guard as a private. He then joined the United States Army in 1950, serving for two years, including service in the Korean War, as a pilot of both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. In 1952, he transferred his service to the United States Army Reserve (USAR), where he served until his retirement in 1991, having achieved the rank of Colonel. His service in the USAR included many command roles, including Armored.
While serving his country, he also had a long career involving his first love, flying. He began his career with Eastern Airlines in March of 1956, where he remained until his mandatory retirement in January of 1991. During his tenure with Eastern Airlines (EAL) he attained the rank of Captain and flew many aircraft, beginning with the DC-3, and completing his service flying the A300 Airbus.
Douglas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores (Dahlke) Clark; his parents; his sister, Maxine Amen (John), of Burley, Idaho; and one granddaughter, Debbie Clark.
He is survived by his son, Gary Clark (Kathleen), of UT; daughters: Karen Ury, and Susan Gage (Tim), both of TX; nieces: Linda Dyer (Roy), Lorna Helzer and Jody Galbraith (Dick); grandchildren: David Clark, Daniel Clark, Robert Shirley, Ethan Shirley, Stephanie Gage and Krystal Shirley; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley.
Douglas was born Jan. 3, 1931, to Ethan and Vera (Jolley) Clark in Burley, Idaho. He and his sister were raised on a 40-acre farm in a one-room house, later expanded to a two-bedroom home.
He began his military career in 1948, joining the Idaho National Guard as a private. He then joined the United States Army in 1950, serving for two years, including service in the Korean War, as a pilot of both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. In 1952, he transferred his service to the United States Army Reserve (USAR), where he served until his retirement in 1991, having achieved the rank of Colonel. His service in the USAR included many command roles, including Armored.
While serving his country, he also had a long career involving his first love, flying. He began his career with Eastern Airlines in March of 1956, where he remained until his mandatory retirement in January of 1991. During his tenure with Eastern Airlines (EAL) he attained the rank of Captain and flew many aircraft, beginning with the DC-3, and completing his service flying the A300 Airbus.
Douglas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores (Dahlke) Clark; his parents; his sister, Maxine Amen (John), of Burley, Idaho; and one granddaughter, Debbie Clark.
He is survived by his son, Gary Clark (Kathleen), of UT; daughters: Karen Ury, and Susan Gage (Tim), both of TX; nieces: Linda Dyer (Roy), Lorna Helzer and Jody Galbraith (Dick); grandchildren: David Clark, Daniel Clark, Robert Shirley, Ethan Shirley, Stephanie Gage and Krystal Shirley; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley.
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