Mary Yvonne Clark

Mary Yvonne Clark, affectionately known as Yvonne, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on May 27, 2022, at the age of 87. She was born on November 11, 1934, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Gunner Swenson and Blanch Swenson.

Yvonne worked as a waitress and was beloved by her customers, who followed her to various establishments throughout her career. After retiring, Yvonne moved to Arizona to be with her son, following an extensive vacation stay. Her husband, Granville Clark, joining her and recently preceded her in death, passing away June 29, 2024.

A dedicated fan of the Detroit Red Wings and the Michigan Wolverines, Yvonne had an impressive collection of knick-knacks and salt and pepper shakers, mostly from her adoring customers. She possessed an extraordinary hyperthymic memory, allowing her to recall exact dates with remarkable accuracy throughout her life.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister Lavonne Stott, her daughter Shannon Denise Suarez, her step-son Samual Ray Clark, her son-in-law Kent Meredyk, her granddaughter, Jennifer Prevo, and grandson Dakota Black.

She is survived by her brother Charles Swenson; her children, Shona McGregor and Shannon McGregor Jr. (Francisca); and her step-children, Marthea Meredyk, Nancy Leffew (Steve), Granville Lee Clark (Jennifer), and Sandy Simonson (Chris).

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Danielle Mardis, Dwayne Mardis Jr., Cheyanne Black, River McGregor, Joelle Jordan, Justine Dean, Anthony Harper, Andres Suarez, Alexandrea Suarez, Andrew Clark, Kent Meredyk Jr., Nicole Meredyk, Cody Galpin, Kyle Galpin, Samantha Goecke, Matt Simonson, Stephanie Simonson.

Yvonne's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her loved ones, her passion for her favorite sports teams, and her impressive collection of knick-knacks that served as tokens of the many lives she touched. Yvonne's legacy is one of love, laughter, and a deep connection to those around her.

The family invites you to join them in a Celebration of Life Ceremony to honor Mary Yvonne Clark and her late husband, Granville Clark. The ceremony will be held at The Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, located at 1035 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ 85119, on Tuesday, July 9th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.