Oma I. Clark Obituary (1923 - 2006)

OMA I. CLARK Oma I. Clark, age 83 of Menomonie and formerly of Boyceville, WI died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie. The former Oma Irene Stone was born June 24, 1923 in Webster, WI to John and Ina (Clapsaddle) Stone. In April 1937, she moved with her family to Dunn County where she has resided ever since. She graduated with honors from Dunn County School of Agriculture in Menomonie. Oma married Alton Clark on December 23, 1941 in Wheeler. In 1944, they purchased a dairy farm in the Town of Sherman, which they operated until 1980 when their son Paul and his wife Wendy took over the farm. Oma was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Wheeler, serving as treasurer, pianist, trustee and president of the United Methodist Women's group. She also held offices in the Farm Bureau Women, Dunn County Homemakers and was a general leader in the Hilkrest 4-H Club. Oma was very active in the community assisting with drives for the Heart Fund, Cancer Fund and March of Dimes. She was on committees for Dunn County June Dairy Month and Boyceville High School Music Boosters. Oma enjoyed quilting, sewing and ceramics, but she especially enjoyed her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed. Oma is survived by: 2 daughters and 1 son, Lenore (William) Mercer of Boscobel Leola (Ronald) Peshaw of Boyceville Paul (Wendy) Clark of Boyceville 4 grandchildren, Jennifer and Justin Clark Adam and Jordan Peshaw A sister, Mary Loback of Wheeler A brother, Claude (Thelma) Stone of Portland, OR She is also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ina Stone; her husband Alton; and 2 brothers, Charles and Clarence Stone. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday Oct. 9, 2006 at Grace United Methodist Church in Wheeler, with Rev. Tim Matthaei officiating. Burial will be in Sherman Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net