Clark Preston Gilbert

Clark Gilbert

1947 - 2017

Obituary

Clark Preston Gilbert, 70, of Newton, passed away peacefully Saturday (March 18, 2017) at Salem Home, Hillsboro.

Clark was born Jan. 20, 1947, in Kingman to Kenneth and Winifred (Jones) Gilbert. He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1965 and attended Dodge City Community College. On April 4, 1970, he married the love of his life, Rebecca Durham, in Mullinville.

Clark was employed by Full Vision Inc. in Newton. He enjoyed working and continued to work up until his passing. He was a jack of all trades. If there was something mechanical or electrical to be worked on, he was your go-to guy. He was an avid San Diego Chargers fan. He also loved NASCAR, fishing, billiards, KU basketball and K-State football, but spending time with his family and granddaughters was what he enjoyed the most.

Clark is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beckie, of the home; his daughter, Brittney Shay Helm and her husband Chane of Newton; four granddaughters, Savannah Justis Pryor, Aspen Shay Pryor, Joscelyn Lee Helm and Daytona Faith Doty-Helm, all of Newton; sister, Patricia Graber of San Diego; and brother Wayne Gilbert of Davis, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Winifred; and his precious doggie Keely Snow.

Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (March 25, 2017) at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton. Celebration of his life to follow at the Gilbert home.

Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society , Kindred Hospice of McPherson and Salem Home of Hillsboro. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.

Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.