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Edward "Buddy" Allen Clark

Oceanside, CA, USA

July 26, 1947 - January 16, 2021

Jul 26, 1947 - Jan 16, 2021

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John and Ginger Steger

Kim,
We have a very heavy heart at the passing of Ed who we all loved so dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through these challenging times in your life. Wish we could help you carry this burden.
We have often talked about Ed's wonderful ways. He was always so pleasant, fun, and helpful to everyone he met. We all miss him so much. Ed served the people of Villa Trieste as the Vice President of its Board of Directors and worked so hard to improve our community. A capstone of his work was his recent reconstruction of the beautiful fountain at the entrance to our village for all to enjoy.
Thanks, Ed. Rest in peace.

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Jill Seibert

To not take life so seriously, to enjoy the moment and be thankful for it.

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In response to "What did you learn from Edward?"

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Nancy Brunke (Clark)

Washington State

Kim and Ed dancing; Karin and Uncle Buddy; & picture with Buddy.

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Nancy Brunke (Clark)

Washington State and Lansdowne, PA

Kim and Ed dancing ; Maryann & Buddy; Bud and siblings; and the twins.

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Nancy Brunke (Clark)

Don's Dance World in Lansdowne, PA and photos of Nancy and Buddy.

Family photo and the twins (age 21).

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Kelly Carlile

💗💗💗 💗💗💗 💗💗💗

Elaine Carlson

Ed was a handsome dude! Ed was a handsome dude! Ed was a handsome dude!

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Nancy Brunke (Clark)

Ridley Park, PA, USA and Washington State

Visit to Ed's Childhood home; and Karin and Nancy's visit to his home in Washington state.

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Kelly Carlile

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Nancy Brunke (Clark)

The Brunke family (Nancy, Wolfgang, Jeffrey, Karin and Chantel) are heartbroken over Ed “Buddy's” sudden death and mourn his passing.

I am his twin sister Nancy “Sis” Clark Brunke.

My twin brother Ed “Buddy” meant the world to me. Being twins gave us a special bond. He was a person who loved life. He had a great sense of humor and always made me laugh. I will miss him every single day of my life. My memories of him will bring me peace. He knew how much I loved him. Buddy was the best brother in the whole world. Your loving sister, Sis.

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The Fufas

2018

Joshua’s School Play

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Carole Pfoutz

My heart is broken for the family of Ed Clark. Such a kind and helpful neighbor. He hand delivered petty cash to me and while here he went up in my attic to retrieve some Christmas decorations for me. I shall always remember him for his willingness to be of assistance to all his neighbors. We miss him already. Wishing Kim comfort.

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Bob Schueller

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Mario and Mary Contreras

Dear Kim:
Mary and I want to extend to you our sincere sympathy.
Although there isn't much that we can say that will comfort you at a
time like this, we do want you to know that Edward's passing has made us feel that we have lost a very close friend whom we shall never forget.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
If there is anything we can do to be of help to you, won't you call on us?
Sincerely,
Mario and Mary Contreras
760-547-5446

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Randy Wyant

2020, Oceanside, CA, USA

Although we were friends for a short time, I knew from the moment we met that Ed was a man that was fun to be with. His positive energy was infectious and his bright personality caused me to smile. While on the maintenance committee, I had a few opportunities to get to know him. We then had the opportunity to serve together on the landscape selection committee. Ed had a gentle spirit and shared his knowledge and opinion with kindness and grace. I am grateful for the moments we shared and the privilege to call him a friend and good neighbor. So thrilled to read about his legacy and to know that he loved Jesus. Heaven has received a great man and I know he will be a shining star in his new role in eternity.

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Steve Gralla

I just moved to Villa Trieste. Ed was my neighbor. He immediately made me feel welcomed. I could tell that he was full of life and cared about his neighborhood and fellow neighbors. Due to Covid guidelines we were not able to socialize as much as we wanted but we were going to have each other over when the pandemic restrictions were over. Alas, this didn't happen and he was taken too soon. I, unfortunately, never got to experience his big personality for an extended period of time. But in time, Kim will fill me in with reflecting on her memories of Ed and keeping him alive by telling some fantastic stories, I am sure. I will miss him and his presence in our community.

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Alan and Belinda Wooten

As neighbors of Ed and Kim for only the past several months, we really didn’t get to know Ed as much as we would have liked. From our first day in our new home, Ed made us feel welcome in the same ways that others have described, with his warm smile, big hello, outgoing nature and genuine friendliness. He left a big imprint on our little community and will be remembered forever by all who were fortunate to know him. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Kim, his big extended family, and his many friends.

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Bob Schueller

Please may I ask for a moment of prayer, or however you conjure beautiful thoughts, for Ed Clark, Kim and their family.

Ed Clark is etched in our minds as a thoughtful and devout man for his God, his kin, his community and his country as a Vietnam Veteran.

Ed’s gift to Villa Trieste is his forever smile, his gregarious laugh, his poignant story telling, his tireless efforts, and his friendly manner. Those are gifts that keep on giving.

He was no politician, and served on the board despite his own reluctance, in order to help make Villa Trieste a better place.

Ed and Kim Clark moved here about 20 months ago, and I remember his story of seeing Villa Trieste for the first time.

Kim and Ed decided immediately this was their forever home. Sadly, way too soon, he was right.

Ed was right most of the time because he had common sense. He felt a responsibility for the well-being of the entire community, and did many good deeds.

I will raise a glass of milk to honor Ed Clark, the teetotaler. He stopped drinking for his own reasons. He found some people offended by his abstinence, yet he never judged nor spoke of anyone else’s drink.

He’s most likely dancing right now in a grand open ballroom and laughing at being described with “50 cent words”.

Here’s to a gentle giant among lesser men. Thank you, Ed Clark, you make all our lives better.

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Jocko Fullerton

Ed was a very fine friend! He was always smiling and enjoyable at the poker table: I miss him!

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Karen Skiles

Ed was a kind, compassionate, giving, gentle soul. As the new VICE PRESIDENT, Of the board, he shared with me that his goal was to be there and help the residents of his community. He certainly proved that over and over, he truly did
Care by giving of his time and listening to others. I know he is in heaven now with our Lord, but, I’m truly going to miss him, that beautiful smile and just knowing he cared so much about others. My sincere sympathy to the family.

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Gene and Laurie Sherman

I first met Ed about a year and a half ago, when he and Kim were just moving into our community and renovating their condo. Ed had invited me up to see all the new changes he was making, and I had commented to him that I might also do some changes to our condo. I was so surprised when Ed immediately volunteered to help me. We'd only known each other for about 30 minutes! That was the kind of friend Ed was...a big guy with a big heart. Through the next year and a half I saw so much more of Ed giving his time and energy to our community, especially his volunteering to become a Director on the Board of our HOA. I will miss his smiling face, especially at our weekly friendly poker games. My and Laurie's thoughts and prayers are with Ed, Kim and family.

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Richard Marquez

Such a beautiful man, such a beautiful family. Ed, you left us way to soon. I still expect to step outside and see your smiling face and hear your loud, booming "HELLO". You had the biggest smile!
You will be missed and never forgotten and boy, you really had some good moves on the dance floor!

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Sue & Steve Gralla

We recently moved into the same neighborhood as Ed and Kim. They were so welcoming to us “newbies” and we were struck by Ed’s huge personality. His kindness to us will not be forgotten and we will truly miss him. May his memory be a blessing to his family.

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Yvonne Wade

Kim, your husband Ed was larger than life. I didn't know him for very long but knew he was there if you needed help. He is greatly missed in our community and I pray that you and your family will find solace in all your fabulous memories of him. In deepest sympathy, Yvonne Wade

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Julie Snow

You guys are the cutest!!! Your photos make me smile! So fun loving and a beautiful family. Ed has the dance moves, for sure!! My sincere condolences, Kim.

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