Donald Clark

Donald Wayne Clark, age 76 died February 15, 2009 at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He lived a life of service to his country, his community and his family, and will be missed by all who loved him. Don was born in St. Paul, MN on October 17, 1932. He graduated from Cretin High School, and then went on to receive his degree in English and History secondary education from the College of St. Thomas. Always in search of knowledge, Donald went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance from the College of St. Thomas and eventually his Ed D from the University of South Dakota. Don served his country both in the military reserves as well as active duty for the United States Air Force. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and received a bronze star for his service. Don’s professional career revolved around education. He was a high school teacher, educational psychologist, and college profesor at several institutions. He was a professor of rehabilitation counseling at Minnesota State University-Mankato until he retired in 1997. Don was tireless in his service to his community. He was very active in a number of community based disability organizations, and spent seveal years of his “retirement” as a full-time manager for the St. Vincent de Paul Store in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Westminster, Colorado; 3 chidlren: Mary Beth Clark of Forest Park, Il, Coleen Costar of Westminster, CO and James Clark of Raleigh, NC and 3 grandchildren, Emily, Cordell and Deanna Costar.