On Thursday March 10, 2022, we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Lloyd Raymond Clark, lovingly referred to as Bummer by his siblings and Uncle Bummer by his nieces and nephews. Lloyd was born January 26, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to his parents Pearl and Leonard Clark who both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Leonard Clark, Bill (Margaret) Clark, Linda Clark-Anderson, and daughter Melinda Walker. He is survived by his wife Elaine (Lainie) Hansen-Clark, brother Ronald (Pat) Clark, his sister Jean (Mick) Edwards, and children Teresa (Maze Razak) Clark, Shane (Kristie) Walker, Reese (Tammy) Cooper, Alexis Cooper, and Colton Walker. He had nine grandkids, including his namesake Raymond Dakota, and Ronnie Jo, Ronan, Gavin, Daniel, William, Adri, Emily, Melody, and 1 great grandkid, Paytin.
Lloyd’s character was defined by his strong work ethic. From a young age, he began working at odd jobs to help support his family. After graduating from High School, he worked as a pipe insulator. This work gave him the opportunity to see many places throughout the US. He eventually saved money and went on an epic adventure in Alaska where he drove over 1300 miles of rough dirt road on the Alcan Highway, camped in the back of his truck, and spent time connecting with nature in the Denali National Forest.
Upon returning from Alaska, Lloyd enrolled in school to learn the plumbing trade. He worked at Jerry Druce Plumbing doing upgrades and restoration work in various landmark buildings in Salt Lake City including the Boston Building, the Judge Building, Trolley Square, and the Matheson Courthouse just to name a few. He eventually landed at IHC where he enjoyed a 23-year long career as a licensed Master Plumber.
Lloyd was married to the love of his life and best friend Lainie who he met at work in 1988 and married in 2004. Lloyd and Lainie had a unique relationship that was characterized by shared thoughts and goals about life that they used to build a loving, safe and joyous home and family life. Lloyd and Lainie shared many interests. They loved camping, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family. They enjoyed an enduring and loving relationship that lasted over 20 years.
Lloyd fell in love with Lainie’s family and they gave his life immense joy and meaning. He relished in spending time with the grandkids and was the type of grandpa who got down on the floor and played with the kids. Lloyd was blessed to have a treasured relationship with his daughter Teresa, and her family. Although the bond between them came later, Lloyd and Teresa both cherished their time together and were grateful to be part of each other’s lives. Lloyd was also a father figure and friend to many neighborhood kids who relied on him for bicycle or cars repairs, and for fatherly advice.
Lloyd had a sharp mind and an amazing memory. He had an uncanny ability to remember the dates of historical events. He loved to read historical novels and had a particular interest in WWII. Were you to look in the dictionary for Renaissance man, you would find a picture of Lloyd. He was a skilled woodworker and created many beautiful hand-crafted art pieces. He was an accomplished handyman and could flawlessly fix, restore, or build anything. He loved classic cars and worked for many years restoring his 1955 Chevy truck. One of his dying requests was to finish the restoration and to be buried in his truck. He loved cars and kept his vehicles meticulously clean. He had a 1994 customized Silverado “fishing truck” that he kept in pristine condition, rarely removing the truck from the garage except to wash it or to pull the fishing boat.
Lloyd enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. He loved to golf and was an avid football fan. His favorite team was the “Oakland” Raiders but was also a covert Bengals fan. He Lloyd had a deeply ingrained loyalty and patriotism for his country. He liked to root for the underdog which was evident in his favorite TV personalities, Sergeant Shultz from Hogan’s Heroes and Festus from Gunsmoke. Lloyd had a casual and approachable style that were characterized by his permanent mustache and baseball cap. Lloyd had many deep, loyal, and lifelong friends that he kept in touch with even in his final days. Lloyd has left this earth having enriched the lives of many. He will be deeply missed.
Come help us celebrate and honor the life of Lloyd Clark:
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park
3401 Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
Friday March 18, 2022
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Viewing
2:00 pm Graveside Memorial Service
