Theron Clark Obituary (1943

Theron Lynn (Chub) Clark Wellington - On Dec. 8, 2012, Theron Lynn (Chub) Clark, 69, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 6½ year battle with cancer. He was born in Fort Duchesne, UT on Apr. 20, 1943 to Theron Tain and Nellie Darlene Spencer Clark. He married Vera Leora Erickson on Aug. 17, 1968 in the Manti Utah Temple. Chub lived in Roosevelt until he was six then moved to 9 Mile where he completed 1st and 2nd grade in a one room schoolhouse. He then lived in various locations in Carbon County until he was married. He lived in Payson and Springville for 4 years before returning to Carbon County for the remainder of his life. He worked in various construction, ranching and mining jobs. He was never too busy to help anyone in need. He also served in the National Guard. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in many callings including Sunday School Teacher, Scout Advisor, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, Counselor in the Bishopric, High Councilman, and Family History Consultant. Chub and Vera served as missionaries in the Washington D.C. Temple from 2008 to 2009. Chub was very dedicated to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He always attended sporting events, rodeos, and school events. He loved family vacations, camping, fishing at Willow Lake, 4-wheeling, going for rides, and riding his Harley. He enjoyed woodworking and would make special gifts for his children and grandchildren. He spoiled his grandchildren and would sneak them treats whenever possible. He is survived by his wife Vera, children Cordie & Melvin Marshall (Huntington, UT), Cullen & Christine Clark (Richmond, UT), Jeremy & Anneliese Clark (Boulder City, NV), Mindy & David Hardy (Wellington, UT), and Megan & Matthew Johansen (Salt Lake, UT), 14 grandchildren with 1 on the way, and 1 great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his siblings, Bettilea & Earl Curtis, Smoke Clark, Muggs & Valynda Clark, Connie & Kent Norton, Shirley & Larry Lopan, and mother-in-law Leora Erickson. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Von Erickson, sister Barbra Henderson, and sister-in-law Cleora Clark. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellington LDS Stake Center (935 East Main – Wellington, Utah). A viewing will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary (680 East 100 South – Price, Utah) and on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the Stake Center. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Theron at www.fausettmortuary.com.