Clark Whitney Jaques, born on August 22, 1941, in Montrose, Colorado, to Barbara Jean Olson and Elmer Madison Jaques, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Green Valley, Arizona, at the age of 83.
Clark graduated from Nyssa High School in 1959, and later attended the University of Oregon. Clark married Marilyn Lee Pratt on July 29, 1961, a union later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. Together, they raised four children: David, Clain, Andrea, and Matthew. After Marilyn’s passing, Clark remarried to Konnie Goodwin Priest, whom he married on October 10, 2010. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Utah Temple.
A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964, Clark joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1962 while serving. His faith became a cornerstone of his life as he served in numerous callings including Counselor in the Bishopric, High Councilor (where he cherished serving on the Navajo Reservation), and as a temple worker in both the St. George Utah and Meridian Idaho Temples.
In 1975, Clark moved his family to Page, Arizona. Over the years he managed the Village Inn Pizza Parlor, D. Stevens Department Store, and KPGE/KXAZ radio stations before retiring as director of recreation for the City of Page. He played a pivotal role in building the Page Sports Complex and the development of the Rim Trail. He was deeply involved in Sand Devil sports as a booster, radio announcer, PA announcer and umpire. He particularly loved rec league softball, where he coached, played, and umpired innumerable games.
Clark will be remembered for his kindness and unwavering love for others. He truly embodied the principles of loving God and loving one’s neighbor.
Clark is also survived by his brother Gary (Renee) and their three children, and his four children - David, Clain (Michele), Andrea, and Matthew (Camille); his six grandchildren—Charlie, Chandler, Kristin, Madison, Michael, and Cooper—two great-grandchildren, Emery and Maggie; his stepsons Robert and Larry (Teri); and his step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Marilyn, and his sister Sharen.
Funeral services were held on January 18, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Services were arranged with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab, Utah.
