Saturday, May 16, 2009

Honoring Clark Eugene Wade - Our Loving Tribute !



This is a work in progress - for the family to edit, and add photos and/or additional photos of its chosing - to complete the "Journey of Remembrance" for Clark Eugene Wade, a keepsake for the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and generations to follow.






CLARK EUGENE WADE




The 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in thepaths of righteousness for His name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of theshadow of death, I fear no evil;for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staaa they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in thepresence of mine enemies;Thou anointest my head with oil;my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy will followme all the days of my life;and I will dwell in the house of the Lordforever.
The family and friends

IN LOVING MEMORY

honor and pay tribute to

CLARK EUGENE WADE
May 17, 1933 - April 2, 2009

Husband,
Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather,
Brother
and Friend to many.

Obituary:
Mr. Clark Eugene Wade, age 75 of Austell, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Mr. Wade was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, a veteran of the Korean War, and retired from Simmons Bedding Company after 47 years.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Sailors Wade;

Son, David & Karen Wade;

Daughters, Patti Wade Oakes, Mamie Wade & Mark Duncan,

Grandchildren, Casey Wade, Adam Wade, Chris Chase, Jeff Oakes, Brian Oakes, Kyle Duncan, Justin Duncan, Hayden Duncan, Nicole Robbins;
Great granddaughter, Kaley Wade;

Brothers, Alan & Nancy Wade, Bobby & Linda Wade, Danny & Bonnie Wade;

and many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Davis-Struempf Chapel with Rev. Danny Wade & Rev. Michael Crawford officiating.

Interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Cemetery


The family will receive friends Saturday 6 – 8 and Sunday 2 – 6 at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory, Austell.

Services:
2:00PM at Davis-Struempf Chapel on Monday, April 6th, 2009Cemetery:Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery851 South Gordon Rd.Austell, GA 30168


Guestbooks Emails
Post a new entry (*****)

Robin Jeansonne - April 6th, 2009 at 8:21am - EmailMy thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Robin

Linda Lill - April 6th, 2009 at 10:22am - EmailKnow our hearts are with you and your family. LL

Jennifer - April 7th, 2009 at 3:04pm - EmailUncle Clarke I always have loved you and now that you are in heaven tell Maw Maw and Paw Paw and daddy I love them all. I love you and I am glad you are no longer in pain. Jennifer Wade Jordan

Penny Nipple - April 8th, 2009 at 5:35pm - EmailSo sorry to hear about your loss, Shirley. Sorry, I just heard about it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Penny



Do you have a photo remembering Clark Eugene Wade that you'd like to share in the online photo album? Click here to submit a new photo to this photo album.


To view the video
A Journey of Remembrance

1- click on: http://www.davisstruempf.com/
2- Click on: Visitations
3- Schroll down to: Clark EugeneWade 4-02-09
4- Click on: View Tribute Video
5- Click on: Launch Video Player

"A Journey of Remembrance" will begin.
[this is now expired; Jeff can add it from the CD]





Our Fondest Memories - A treasure in family pictures !









































Underconstruction











Part-1: Clark and Shirley, and the gentleman named Clark











Part-2: Clark's growing up and formative years











Part-3: The young family years











Part-4: The grandchildren and great-grandchildren











Part-5: Around the Pool











Part-6: Additional photos and events






Pictures being selected, edited and 'cropped'; need to upgrade my Photo software and enhance my skills and techniques- including music, slideshows (?), special effects, video !





















Four Generations of the Wade Family






Father, Son, Grandson and Great-granddaughter
Dad, David, Casey and Kaley











Part-1: Clark and Shirley, and the gentleman named Clark





































































































































































































































































Part-2: Clark's growing up and formative years








































Part-3: The young family years

















Part-4: The grandchildren and great-grandchildren




























































Part-5: Around the Pool


















Part-6: Additional Photos and events





































































Clark Eugene Wade - absolutely one of America's greatest generations !

CLICK HERE for music background while visiting here!
Copy of "The Letter from The Department of Army"



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Shirley and Clark



















Mr. Carl Moody (his uncle, married to Mamie Dell, his aunt and dad's sister) and Clark
















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In Naknek, Alaska

























Clark and a buddy from Arkanasas


















Naknek, Alaska 1954


Naknek, Alaska - near where Clark was stationed in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His duty assignment was on a U.S. Air Force base where he feed the airmen his famous home-like cooking. And we have all enjoyed watching him cook almost as much as eating what he served up.




















Naknek canneries


















Naknek today


History of Naknek and Region (click here)


Naknek is a census-designated place located in Bristol Bay Borough, the first Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2000 census, the population of the CDP was 678.


Naknek is located on the north bank of the Naknek River, at the northeastern end of Bristol Bay. It is 297 miles southwest of Anchorage. This region was first settled over 6,000 years ago by Yup’ik Eskimos and Athabascan Indians. In 1821, the original village of “Naugeik” was noted by Captain Lt. Vasiliev. By 1880, the village was called Kinuyak, which was later spelled Naknek by the Russian Navy. The Russians built a fort near the village and fur trappers inhabited the area for some time prior to the U.S. purchase of Alaska.

The first salmon cannery opened on the Naknek River on 1890. By 1900, there were approximately 12 canneries in Bristol Bay. The Homestead Act enabled canneries to acquire land for their plants and the Russian Orthodox Church on the north bank of the river was the first land recorded in Naknek, encouraging settlement in the region.

A post office was established in 1907 and over the years Naknek has developed as a major fishery center. The Naknek Native Village Council is the federally-recognized tribe located in the village.

As of 2009, Naknek's population is 547 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -17.99 percent.
The median home cost in Naknek is $182,460. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Naknek's cost of living is 13.36% Higher than the U.S. average.
Naknek public schools spend $11,067 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Naknek.
The unemployment rate in Naknek is 17.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Naknek jobs have Decreased by 22.50 percent.


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Clark Eugene Wade -- A Korean Veteran

Lyrics of Song: " Before You Go "

Quietly, you've all turned gray

You did your job - you saved our way

Our life and freedom you preserved

We've thanked you less than you've deserved

You never boasted, bragged, or asked

For adulation for your past

You did the job you knew was right

And quietly, you cry at night.

For bodies maimed and comrades lost

For sights beyond our furthest thoughts

For what you've lived and felt and seen

For what the cost of freedom means

You leave us blessed with every breath

That cost you arms and legs and death

You won the worst and greatest war

We owe you more, we owe you more

Thank you for your wondrous feats

For open speech and quiet streets

For worship as we choose to pray

For preservation of our way

Before you go, we need to show

That in your silence we still know

What you accomplished and what you did

For who we are and how we live

So go with love from wives and sons

And daughters - for a job well done

From kids who've never seen a tank

We give you thanks, we give you thanks

Thank you for your wondrous feats

For open speech and quiet streets

For worship as we choose to pray

For preservation of our way

For homes and jobs and baseball games

For many colors many names

You saved our lives and we're still free

From shining sea to shining sea

Thank you Thank you Thank you - go in peace



The absolute BEST thing is to actually see this video. (<<-- click on video)

Take a few minutes to remember and honor Clark, and the millions of others,

who served during the WW-II and Korean Wars

to defend and protect America, our Constitution,

our freedom and liberty.


Remembering and paying tribute to those who served in Vietam, click here.



Don't you think and believe we owe them that much respect and honor


FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!

Just watch

for another glimpse!

Music only while you view this tribute to Clark;
BEFORE_YOU_GO_-c-Dr_Sam_and_John_Melnick[1].mp3BEFORE_YOU_GO_-c-Dr_Sam_and_John_Melnick[1].mp3


Before You Go Lyrics by Sam Bierstock, Music by John Melnick Music & Lyrics Copyright 2005 Lyrics Copyright 2003



No, freedom is not free! From 1775 to today, (including the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War on Terror) over 43,000,000 men and women have worn the uniforms of our military. Clark Wade was one of those who bore this responsibility of protecting and defending our Constitution and our nation.... the very freedom and liberty we enjoy today. During our history over 1.1 million Americans have given their lives and over 1.4 million have been wounded to ensure our national defense and security. Many of these are in there final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery..





Clark served with many of these:
10,000 Wreaths Mark Christmas at Arlington National Cemetery December 14th, 2008 Categories: Alexandria. Yesterday, at just noon, over 2,000 volunteers gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to lay 10,000 Christmas wreaths on the graves of those who have given their lives in service to our country. With its motto of Remember, Honor and Teach, this important tradition of rememberance began some 15 years ago and is now known as the Wreaths Across America project.One man, Morrill Worcester of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, ME, started it all in 1992 when he bought 4,000 surplus wreaths from the holiday decoration company he owns to decorate grave sites at Arlington, delivering the wreaths at his own expense. As Mr. Worcester noted, “It provides the inspiration for all of us to renew our commitment to honor the men and women of the armed forces who have served, and those who are currently serving our country.” Even today, all the wreaths and the transportation to get them here, are the result of donations large and small. Although Arlington is the largest site, the project has grown to include 350 national cemetery sites and over 100,000 wreaths. Next year Mr. Worcester has committed that another truck load, another 5,000 wreaths will come to Arlington.







My friend Clark Wade - a great friend, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, Christian, proud American and veteran, a gentlemen !

Underconstruction - being developed !



We are confident Clark knew and loved Jesus Christ,and was known and loved by Him,
and just as Clark loved his family and friends,
for to share a moment, a meal, a conversation, a cup of coffee, a prayer
around the kitchen or grill, the pool or campsite
was the making of a true treasure of warm memories!
So it is fitting to say and share this prayer with all we know to celebrate Clark's life. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

JUST 19 WORDS

GOD OUR FATHER,
WALK THROUGH MY HOUSE AND TAKE AWAY ALL MY WORRIES AND ILLNESSES;
AND PLEASE WATCH OVER AND HEAL MY FAMILY IN JESUS ' NAME.
AMEN

Monday, April 6, 2009

Honoring Clark Eugene Wade






This is a work in progress - for the family to edit, and add photos and/or additional photos of its chosing - to complete the "Journey of Remembrance" for Clark Eugene Wade, a keepsake for the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and generations to follow.







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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I fear no evil;
for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staaa
they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow
me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.


Four Generations of the Wade Family
Father, Son, Grandson and Great-granddaughter

Dad, David, Casey and Kaley

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A Korean Veteran



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