Albert Edward Clarke 80

| October 7, 2017 7:44 PM

Albert Edward Clarke 80, passed away on Sept. 29, 2017, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

Albert was born to Edward and Jennie (Eastwood) Clarke on Jan. 27, 1937, in Jacko Township (Flathead County).

Albert married Gloria Jean (Karlin).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jennie Clarke, sister June Fitzpatrick, wife Gloria Clarke, daughter-in-law Brenda Clarke, and granddaughter Casey Clarke.

Albert is survived by his sons Albert Clarke of Kalispell, Robert and Sharon Clarke of Lake Havasu, Arizona, and Dale and Evelyn Clarke of Kalispell; grandchildren, Heather Butcher, Ashley Clarke, Samantha Marcus, Nicole Clarke, Hunter Clarke, Tanya Clarke, Colby Clarke and Taylor Clark; and two great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter.

A celebration of life will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Elks Lodge in Kalispell.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family. To send a note of condolences to the family, visit Albert’s tribute page at www.columbiamortuary.com.