LaMar F. Clark Obituary (1933 - 2006)

On November 5th, 2006, our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, LaMar F. Clark returned to his Heavenly Father at the age of 72. LaMar was born to Nora Davis and Ernest Thomas Clark on December 1st, 1933, in Cedar City, Utah. As a youth LaMar excelled in sports. At Cedar City High School, he was an All-State Basketball guard, an American Junior League Baseball player, and in 1951 he won All-State recognition as a football player. LaMar received many athletic scholarship offers, and chose to attend The College of Southern Utah where he played as an All-American Football Player in the position of Fullback. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. LaMar began a distinguished boxing career in 1957 for which he acquired two world records: 44 consecutive knockouts, and six knockouts in one night. His final bout was in 1961 with Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). He married the love of his life, Brenda Huntsman on July 30th, 1960, in New Harmony, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Saint George Temple on March 23, 1963. LaMar and Brenda have lived in West Jordan for the last 46 years where they raised their three daughters. LaMar retired from Kennecott Copper in 1984. As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, LaMar served in many callings including Young Men’s Leader, Sunday School President, Stake Missionary, and most importantly, valued Home Teacher. He is survived by his wife Brenda Huntsman, daughters Nicole Clark-Romano, Cherese Jones, and Theresa Clark, his sons-in-law Tony Romano and Brent Jones, and grandson Dillen LaMar Clark, his “little pal”, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Nora and Ernest, his sister Colleen, and his brothers Boyd and Tom. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2006, 11:00 am at the River Oaks 1st Ward, 8825 South 1095 West. Friends & family may call Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and from 10:00 to 10:45 am at the church. Interment West Jordan City Cemetery.