Stanley E. Clark

Stanley E. Clark 53, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Yuma, Arizona. He was born on May 9, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Stanley enlisted in the military in 1980 and retired in 2001. After retiring he started working for Northrop Grumman. He graduated from F.L Schagle High School in Kansas City, KS in 1978. He attended Wichita State University for 2 years. He loved watching sports; his favorite teams were Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jay Hawks.

Stanley is survived by his wife Tereese Clark of Yuma, AZ; daughter Tierra Clark of Phoenix, AZ; sons, Darren Clark and Travon Clark of Yuma, AZ; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Royster and mother, Barbara Kendricks.

Viewing will be held at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, 1415 S. First Avenue on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 9:00am with services beginning at 10am. His final resting place will be at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers include, Cedrick Baker, Frederick Clark Jr., Griffin Lewis, J.C. Baker, Marlow Clark, Walter Sandford Jr. his Honorary Pallbearers also include, Rickie Dees, Otis Dees, Mike Broomer and Dave Thom.

Stanley E. Clark was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Stanley always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Stanley was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

Stanley was born on May 9, 1960 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. His parents were Eugene Royster and Barbara J. Clark. Always able to express himself well, Stanley possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Stanley was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, Stanley was able to relate well with others. His occasional role as family mediator gave him the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Stanley was raised with seven siblings. He had Eugene, Jr. Frederick, Dennis, Shirley, Joyce, Sharon and Lorraine. Stanley had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.

Stanley was attentive to Tereese's feelings, and he charmed Tereese and others with his gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Stanley was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.

Very much like a kid himself, Stanley identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children’s personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. Stanley was blessed with three children, Darren, Travon and Tierra.

Stanley was a Marine. Stanley was a cool thinker who could handle himself well in a crisis. He showed leadership qualities and could make tough decisions when he was called upon to do so.

Stanley passed away on June 2, 2013 at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Arizona. He is survived by his wife Tereese Clark of Yuma, AZ; daughter Tierra Clark of Phoenix, AZ; sons, Darren Clark and Travon Clark of Yuma, AZ; and many extended family members and friends. Services were held at Johnson Mortuary, 1415 S. First Avenue in Yuma, Arizona. Stanley was laid to rest in the Garden of Mediation in Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma, Arizona.

Stanley was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Stanley had a theme song written about him, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Stanley E. Clark.