Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Clark

Our family is truly at a loss for words to describe the richness of our mother’s life and the deep impact she had on her close family, her extended family, and her dear friends. As a friend so aptly wrote: Twinkling eyes, a happy smile, and gentle ways were Bobbie’s. She had a sweetness and an accepting love about her. To me, she was one of God’s angels among us.

Bobbie was born in Pierre, South Dakota, grew up with her parents and brothers in Newell, South Dakota, and graduated from Newell High School in 1948. She loved studying, socializing, and playing in the high school band, as well as with her own band, The Swing Sisters.

She grew up knowing Bill, who was her brother, Gerald’s, best friend. They started dating upon Bill’s return from the Navy, and both maintained “We were the only single people left in Newell.” They married in 1952, raising the first four of their children (Lynette, Mickey, David, and Steve) before making a big move cross country to Richardson, Texas in 1958, where Bill accepted a position with Texas Instruments, and Rick was born. Bobbie joined the Richardson Independent School District in 1965 as School Secretary at O’Henry Elementary, and later, at Prairie Creek Elementary. Bobbie enjoyed a 30-year career, with many relationships that continued in retirement, which pleased her immensely.

Bobbie’s three passions in life were her marriage and family, traveling the world, and playing the organ. She loved to provide for Bill and her children, and nothing made her happier than mastering the many skills and nuances of putting together a wonderful home, a tasty meal, and a get-together with friends. She was a talented homemaker and was well-known within the extended family for her cookbook, and specifically, her recipes for cherry pizza, sugar cookies, and sweet potato souffle.

Her travels with Bill covered 5 continents and so many adventures. Within the family, Bobbie was known for making best friends within 2 minutes, either while waiting at crosswalks in Australia, or while taking ambulance rides to the ER! She loved accompanying Bill on many interstate plane trips with Bill piloting his Cessna. In her later years, Bobbie took up the challenge of learning to play the organ, and her Lowry organ was her pride and joy in the house. The family still cherishes its many videos of her playing. She loved the Romeo Music, and especially their group, “Friends Playing for Friends.” Bobbie will be greatly and forever missed, she will remain in our hearts, and we will continue to celebrate her life through our own lives.

Bobbie is survived by Bill Clark, her husband of 70 years, and their five children, Lynette, Mickey, David, Steve, Rick, and their families (Elena, Avery, Georgina, Austin, Remy, Adrian, Thurston, Philip, Beck, Addison, Riley, Patty, Heather, Brandon, Lucy, Luna, Karen, Ryan, Jenna, Michelle, Kristi, Amanda, and Cameron), and the extended Milberg and Post families. She is preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Mabel Post, her two brothers, Gerald and Austin, her son-in-law, Wayland, and her great-granddaughter, Evelyn.

Bobbie’s Memorial Service is planned for 1:00 pm, January 31, 2023, at First United Methodist Church of

Richardson, where she was a member of the Pathfinders Class. In her honor, please consider donating to the Ark House in Dallas, where Bobbie and Bill volunteered in the past. A link is provided below.