Kenneth W. Clark

Kenneth William Clark fondly known as “Kenny”, age 76, passed away peacefully with dignity and grace on August 13, 2019. He was surround by family and his beloved wife Glynda on their ranch that he loved in Sedalia, CO. He was diagnosed with cancer just 23 days earlier.

Kenny was born on May 18, 1943 in Haxtun, CO, the third child of Grover Kinzie Clark and Pauline Heckman. Ken graduated from Haxtun High School where he excelled in sports. He went on to earn a double bachelor’s degree in psychology/sociology and business administration from Western State College in Gunnison, CO in 1965. He began his career with Frontier Airlines forming a marketing team working with many high-profile clients. His favorite was the Denver Broncos. His love of sales and marketing eventually lead him to Energy Fuels and the oil and gas industry. Ken’s entrepreneurial spirit forged on and in 1978 he formed his own company which today is known as Star Ryder Energy. His wanderlust for travel and intense drive granted him an appointment among 30 other US delegates from President Ronald Reagan in 1983 to represent India, England, Canada and Russia in foreign relations.

A rancher and avid horseman, Ken was a true cowboy and beloved gentleman. He lovingly greeted everyone….no matter race, color, or creed, young or old. With bright blue eyes and a huge smile he personalized every conversation, always tipping his hat to the ladies. Ken was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Ken was proceeded in death by his brother Stan Clark, sister Diana Tufts, daughter Teri Jo Smith.

Ken is survived by his wife Glynda Clark, son Randy Anderson, daughter Shelly Clark, grandchildren Erica, Maigen, Chelsie, Zach, Zoe, Kaidyn, Austen and Brandon and a brother Bradford Clark of Burly, Idaho. Kenny was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by Glynda’s Children Renee Tielkemeier, Garry Kirkland, and Jason Kirkland and her grandchildren Spencer, Halle, Carter, Charlie, Catherine, Faith and Christian.

Friends may greet the family Sunday, August 18th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Olinger Andrews Funeral Home, 407 Jerry Street, Castle Rock, CO. The Celebration of Life Service will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, in Castle Rock, CO on Monday, August 19th at 10:00am. Burial service will immediately follow at Bear Canon Cemetery at St Philips in the Field Church, 397 N Perry Park Rd, Sedalia CO 80135

The family would like to thank Namaste Hospice Care for their devoted and caring services. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to St Phillip in the Field Episcopal Church in the name of Kenneth W. Clark.