He was born on Jan. 15, 1933 in McMinnville to Riley and Irene Clark.
He grew up in Dayton and graduated from Dayton High School in 1951. He graduated from Oregon State University, and then from the University of Oregon Dental School in 1958. After graduation, he moved his family to Hermiston to start his dental practice. He continued working in Hermiston until he retired from dentistry in 2005. Among many of the things he enjoyed was his love of the Columbia River, from skiing to boating to impromptu barbeques at the boathouse. He also loved vacationing in Hawaii. Another great joy of his was a love of flying. After retiring, he began building and flying radio controlled airplanes. He will always be remembered for his kind, generous and strong spirit.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn; sister, Nancy Finster; daughters, Robin and husband Guy, and Karen and husband Lester; sons, Mike and wife Diane, Garry and wife Wheng, Rick, and Randy and wife Karin; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery; his parents; his brothers, Harry, Lester and Bud; and his sister, Jean.
At his request there will be no service.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
