Eugene Alonzo Clark

With deeply saddened hearts we announce the passing of our Gene, eldest Son, Dad, Poppa, Husband, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend. Gene passed peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer.

Gene was born in Lacombe, AB to Joyce and Gene Clark Sr. He was predeceased by his brothers Dave and Ken (Sheila).

Gene is survived by his loving parents Joyce and Gene Sr., Quesnel, BC, his beloved wife Patricia; his pride and joy: son Dylan of Calgary,AB , his daughters, Taleena of Port Moody, BC, Jennifer and Melinda of Prince George, BC; as well as his precious grandchildren: Jude, Dahlia, Brooklyn, Jace and Kali, and many wonderful aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gene was an industrious, hard-worker, after obtaining an industrial first aid certificate, he hung off the side of cliffs as a rock scaler, and worked long shifts at the Heffley Mill in Kamloops, BC. He Served an apprenticeship with ministry of Highways as a mechanic. Earned his Red Seal Certification, as heavy-equipment mechanic then worked several years for industrial equipment dealers in both Kamloops and Prince George before his adventurous spirit took him to mining operations in Yukon. Gene designed and built a house for his young family, and also owned and operated a motel for a few years while simultaneously working as a field services mechanic. Gene was very generous with his time and money. He volunteered as a Bell Ringer for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign for many years. Gene loved music and attended numerous concerts in his life, the Eagles, Boston, Bob Seger, Foreigner, the Rolling Stones, were just a few. Gene enjoyed travel, visiting places, such as Hawaii, the Philippines, Curacao, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Turkey; to mention only some. Gene was an intelligent, caring, compassionate, wonderful man and was always there for his family and friends; whether to provide advice, support or just be someone to listen to their joys or woes. He had an awesome, somewhat quirky, sense of humour and could always make his friends and family smile, and laugh, even through his own pain.

Gene’s many stories would make the listener wonder … but they were all true!

For good reason he was known by his friends as “hazardman” he was shot in the foot, his big toe was chopped off, has a chunk of metal permanently imbedded above his knee and broke his nose 6 times (“mostly” during his extensive training as an MMA fighter in the ARNIS discipline). The furthest Gene jumped a truck was 42’, he had 3 rollovers plus 1 lawnmower and, most recently, once in his wheelchair. Gene had 1 head on, hit 2 trees, 1 telephone pole, 1 stump, 1 truck, 5 deer and 1 pedestrian (actually a drunk pedestrian ran into the side of his vehicle when he was driving by) , but only 3 impounds (including 1 that required his daughter to retrieve him from the side of the road on her graduation day!).

The family extends our deepest gratitude to his many treasured friends and neighbours who assisted him greatly since his health began to decline. We know that Gene is now at peace and is once again with his brothers, driving hazardly fast and wreaking havoc.

At Gene's request no funeral will be held, instead, a Celebration of Life BBQ will be held at 7091 Creek Road, Kamloops, BC (Heffley Creek). Date and Time TBA.

Donations in Gene’s memory would be greatly welcomed by the Salvation Army and\or the Prince George Cancer Clinic.