Douglas Allan Clark

Doug was born on December 19, 1949 to Donald and Audrey Clark. After graduating from Lewis Central High School, in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1968, he studied Art History at the University of Nebraska. Doug loved the work of the French Impressionists, and a highlight of his life was his time spent in Paris visiting the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay.

In 1972, Doug went to work for Millard Lumber Company. His first job was driving a forklift and moving pallets of materials from train cars to the yard. After only a few months, he was moved to a sales position. Doug was a keen observer, and through his sales job he learned about the sourcing of lumber products. When a job as a purchaser at Millard opened up, he applied and was hired. In 1978, Doug was hired by Hyland Brothers Lumber Company and worked as a purchasing agent for commodity lumber and highly specialized structural building products. Doug always felt this work was some of the most difficult in the lumber industry, with complex decisions needing to be made daily. While stressful and challenging, Doug loved it. When Hyland Brothers Lumber was purchased by Millard Lumber in 2001, Doug returned to the company he started with in 1972. After 40 plus years in the lumber business, Doug retired. He was an admired colleague and friend to many. His family remains so proud of his success.

In 2000, Doug and Beverly were married. While their primary residence was in Lincoln, Nebraska, they enjoyed spending summers in Driggs, Idaho. Doug golfed nearly every morning, always walking 9 holes to stay fit. Doug also spent hours biking, hiking and taking pictures of the beautiful world he was surrounded by in Driggs, the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. Doug lived his best years in retirement, and nothing brought him more peace and joy than spending time outdoors.

Though work life and hobbies always kept him busy, Doug’s main joy was his family. He worked hard in order to be able to raise six children and instilled in them a sense of hard work and purpose. He always taught the importance of doing what is right, and valued education. He was an amazing husband, father and role model.

Doug is survived by his wife Beverly, children Julane Amen and her husband Travis, Lisa Bothern, Melinda Clark, Kevin Clark and his wife Kimi, Angela Clark and her husband Jerall, and step-daughter Celeste Wanner. He is also survived by grandchildren Kiara Williams and her husband Kevin, Dellante Clark-Brown, Ashley Bothern, Jack Amen, Miles and Colin Clark, and two great-grandchildren Trace and Knox Williams. His brother, Patrick Clark and his wife Deb, along with their children Erin and Haley, sister Sue Ann Clark, niece Kiran Bahl and her children Lily and Asher Bahl and many friends and extended family mourn his passing as well. Doug had a profound affection for children, particularly babies, and was fondly known as "Grandpa Ducky" to many. His nurturing presence made him a beloved grandfather figure to Champagne, Gene, Jared, Jordyn, and countless others who were fortunate to know him.

As we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father and friend, we are reminded of one of Doug’s life philosophies: The sum of a person’s actions will define the quality of their present and long-term existence. If you make measured and principled choices, your spirit will grow in positive directions. Doug lived these words each day, and modeled the importance of hard work and following through. Doug's kindness, wisdom, and gentle spirit will leave a lasting impact on the hearts of all who knew him. We were blessed to have him in our lives, and will miss him eternally.

Memorials can be made to the Capital Humane Society (https://www.capitalhumanesociety.org/ways-to-give/) or the Grand Teton National Park Foundation (https://www.gtnpf.org/donate/). We would also love for you to honor Doug by playing an extra round of golf, going on a bike ride, or taking a hike through the woods.

Please join us for a celebration of Doug’s life at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512 on June 29th at 2:00 p.m.