FATHER 

(A Tribute - Summer 1983) 

As we pay honor to our Father, Hyrum Don Carlos Clark on this, the occasion of our H.D. Clark family reunion, I feel it a privilege to add my remarks in his honor and show my respect as his youngest child. I grew to know Father more intimately in his later years of life. When as a family living in Farmington he showed love and compassion for his family. Losing most of his financial means for one reason or another was a trial for Father. But he and Mother kept their faith and made a happy home. Those teenage years were pleasant years. Carlos, his youngest son, stayed by Father and helped him with the farm during those troubled times. I have great love and respect for my worthy parents, who lived their lives according to the teaching of our Father in Heaven by obeying and living the principles of the church. By reading Mother's (Mary R. Clark) own life history we realize the tremendous faith and courage they had. 

I feel that Father is truly a great man. And I am pleased to have a part in honoring him today. 

Hazel Clark Spencer 

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