Mrs. Lynda S. Clark

Mrs. Lynda Sanford Clark was born on August 9, 1954 to Felix and Irene Gregory in Chicago, Illinois. Lynda departed this life on February 26, 2015 at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her father, Felix. Lynda was the fourth of nine children (6 girls and 3 boys). She and her siblings enjoyed a happy home and social life in Chicago. She attended St. Leo's Catholic School in Chicago to the tenth grade. The family relocated to Bangor, Michigan where she completed high school graduating with honors. She then moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University. She transferred to Nazareth College where she completed her BS degree in Accounting and Finance. Lynda enjoyed a very successful career working at various businesses and professional organizations. She worked several years at Ace Hardware Inc. functioning as Business Manager, Account and Tax Professional. She accepted employment with the accounting firm of Siegfried Crandall, Voss and Lewis wherein she performed successfully as a Business Tax Consultant and Accountant. However, her greatest joy came from being a loving mother and homemaker for her daughter, Kristin. Lynda met Roosevelt in 1990 at Candlewick Apartments. They fell in love, united in marriage and formed a blended family. They enjoyed traveling on weekends to visit family and friends and especially those living in the Chicago area. Lynda loved clothes. She was known for her beautiful smile and elegant attire always looking professional and yet retaining her femininity. Lynda loved to laugh, have fun and interact with friends and co-workers. In 2005, Lynda developed ailments for which her physicians were not able to formulate a specific diagnosis. These ailments eventually resulted in her being placed on disability. After years of testing she was accurately diagnosed with mid/late stages of early onset of Alzheimer's. She bravely began a battle with this insidious disease. She received home healthcare assistance from her husband and family members, with special care from cousin Chanda. Eventually, Lynda had to be moved to Park Place to receive the special care she needed. Even in this difficult situation, Lynda's smile and bubbly personality helped her to develop meaningful relationships and friendships with the staff at the facility (especially Jody). Lynda finally succumbed to this dreadful condition after a long/hard fought battle at Park Place. Lynda leaves to cherish her memory: husband Roosevelt Clark; daughter Kristen (Mark) Turnpaugh of Owasso with grandchildren, Ella and Henry; mother Irene Gregory of Los Angeles; step sons: Troy Clark of Chicago and Travis (Michelle) Clark of Kalamazoo with 6 grandsons Donovan, Etreyu, Trevon, Shawn, Trejon and Jovaan; siblings: Patricia Sanford of Chicago; Otis Sanford of Georgia; Diane Alexander of Atlanta; Crystal (John) Fields of Los Angeles; Rene (Fadi) Fahs of Portage; Cheryl (Paul) Dozier of Chicago; David (Patty) Gregory of Atlanta; Vincent (Joan) Gregory of Los Angeles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Lynda S. Clark

August 9, 1954 - February 26, 2015