Mr. Richard Bernie Clark

September 15, 1946 – February 16, 2014

The Clark Family, Nielsen Family, and Lopez

Family suffered a great loss with the passing of

Richard Bernie Clark on Sunday, February 16,

2014. At his side, at the time of passing, were his

daughters Alyssa Clark, Ulla-Britt (Fagan), and his

husband, Donato Lopez. Born in San Francisco,

California, Richard was a direct descendent of the

first Black Settlers in British Columbia (1858). His

Salt Spring Family included the Estes, Gwynnes,

and Woods. In Victoria, the Alexander Family.

Richard joined the Marine Corp (Semper Fi!) in

1968 and moved to Vancouver at the completion

of his enlistment duties in 1970. He quickly

established his roots joining the Royal Bank of

Canada (32 years), starting his own family (former

wife Pia Nielsen) and becoming a Canadian

Citizen. He was very proud of his years with the

Royal Bank which saw him travel throughout B.C.,

the Toronto-Metro area, London, and New York

mostly serving in Human Resources. He was

successful and fortunate to retire at age 55 which

gave him quality time to golf, travel, spend time

with his daughters, grandchildren, and all

members of his extended family! Richard is

predeceased by his Mother (Ellen Clark), Father

(William Clark), Grandson Matthew Fagan,

Brother (Phillip Clark), Brother (Bill Clark), and

Sister (Vie Ann Clark). Richard is survived by

daughters Alyssa Clark, Ulla-Britt (Billy) Fagan,

Grandchildren Deja Clark and Marcus Clark;

Sisters Sharon (Herman) Williams, Melissa (Don)

Gilkey, Bertha Clark; Brothers Tommy, Albert

(Ruth), Randy (Eleanor), Ron (Mary), Raymond

(Cheryl); Aunt Betty Mae Harris, Harry and Peggy

Bensler, and many nieces and nephews. He was

truly a wonderful Dad, a loving and caring Brother,

and a great friend! The Family would like to thank

all those who visited with Richard while he was at

St. Paul’s Hospital. A special thanks to the entire

medical staff that provided great care and support

during the duration of his illness. Please join the

Family for a brief Memorial Service followed by a

‘Celebration of Life’, on Sunday Feb. 23rd at 1:30

pmat Oceanview Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St.

(49th Ave.), in Burnaby.

Please do not send flowers. Thank you!

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