Bruce Clark

Bruce was born June 16, 1947, at the Stambaugh General Hospital in Stambaugh. He was the son of the late Earl and Rose (Tersi) Clark of Stambaugh. He was a graduate of Stambaugh High School and went on to Michigan Technology University earning a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.

This is where he met his future wife Elizabeth (Beth) Tonkin. Bruce spent most of his career, 28 years, at Lake Shore Inc. starting as a design engineer and advanced through several management positions with relocations to Boise, Idaho and Denver. Upon returning to Iron Mountain, he was promoted to vice president of the Mining Machinery Group and then, president.

He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, loved to play golf, and was caring and loving to all those who knew him. He enjoyed travel, food, and spending time with loved ones. He was a great story-teller and loved to make people laugh. He was so many things to so many people and made sure everyone he knew felt his love. Bruce never met a stranger. With a smile and a few kind words, people instantly bonded with him and became friends. He was a gift to everyone he met.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Beth of 54 years; his daughters, Debby (Andy) Oliver, Sarah Powell (Jason Gendron), Jessy Clark (Travis Garrett), and Jennifer (Kayle) Ahola. He also leaves six grandchildren, Alex and Ella Oliver, Luke and Madison Powell, Anneli Ahola, and Gage Gendron. Bruce was the youngest of eight children and is survived by his sisters, Shirley (Bob) Nardi, Rose Marie (Mike) Haag, Dolores (Al) Deatheridge, Judith (Mike) Childs, and Sue (Fred) Winborne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Earl Clark; his sisters, LaVerne (Harold) Allen, infant sister Vivian, Carolyn (Jerry) Reidel; and his in-laws, Robert (Bob) and Eunice Tonkin.

Visitation will be held on Aug. 9, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon at the church. Rev. Crystal Thomas will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, it is respectfully requested that gifts of money shall be given to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet and Trinity United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Bruce Robert Clark online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.