Delmar Clarken

Delmar Clarken, the son of John Owen and Myrtle Daisy Haggard Clarken, was born March 21, 1920 in Vincent, Iowa. He was raised in Webster County and attended school at Colfax No. 1 and Ducomb High School. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Lucille Brown on May 4, 1940 in Dows, Iowa. Following their marriage, they lived in Webster County, Franklin County, Dickinson County, Jackson County and then Clay County. He was raised on the farm and continued farming until retirement in 1981, when he retired to Gillette Grove. He enjoyed helping the farming community after retiring. Evelyn and Delmar had a special kind of love. They were married for 72 years. He always looked forward to the spring of the year so he could plant his garden, be outside, and go to the bar for a couple. Delmar enjoyed reading western books and playing solitaire. Delmar passed away on July 4, 2013 at Longhouse Residence in Spencer at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Evelyn; son, James; brothers and sisters and in-laws. Left to cherish his memory are his two children: Thomas Clarken of Gillette Grove, IA and Diane Kroese (Richard) of Spirit Lake, IA; daughter-in-law, Kathy Clarken of Salt Lake City, UT; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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