Funeral services for the Rev. Yorton Clark Sr., 84, Olathe, are planned for 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at the Olathe Wesleyan Church, 15320 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe. Pastor Jim Wood will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at Olathe Wesleyan Church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Olathe Wesleyan Church or to Oklahoma Wesleyan University Scholarships. To view the full obituary and leave the family a message, go to www.penwellgabelolathe.com
The Rev. Yorton Clark passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at his residence. He was born April 23, 1928, in Oshkosh, Wis., to Henry F. Clark and Isabel M. Clark. Reverend Clark pastored Cherry Street Wesleyan Church in Ottawa for nine years. He also was the founding pastor of Olathe Wesleyan Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Clark, of Olathe; five children; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be made at www.ottawaherald.com