Theodota Clark
March 08, 1927 - September 17, 2012
Obituary
CLARK, Theodota Marie "Dot" of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her deeply on Monday, September 17, 2012 at HealthSource Saginaw. She was 85 years of age. Theodota M. Gordon was born on March 8, 1927 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late William H. and Hortense (Owens) Gordon. She attended SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School graduating in 1945. It was there she met the love of her life, John Clark, who was born on the same day and year - just five hours later. After attending St. Mary's School of Nursing, they married on October 11, 1947 and would have marked their 65th anniversary this fall. Dot was employed as a surgical tech at Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1979. Dot is survived by her husband John; two daughters: Cynthia (Robert) Kelly, Kathleen Clark; four grandchildren: Bridget (Nick) Guttman, Sean (Anke) Kelly, Brian (Hazel) Hart, Erin (Jeremy) Watson; four great-grandchildren: Camron and Ryan Guttman, Abigail Hart, and Jack Watson with a fifth great-grandchild due in September. She is also survived by two sisters: Lois Peterson, Sally Markey; a sister-in-law, Joan Lynch; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Dot was predeceased by two brothers: James and William Gordon; her father and mother-in-law: John and Maude Clark; three sisters-in-law: Audrey Speckard, Colleen Auld and Christine Rutherford. The family would like to thank everyone in the Great Lakes Neighborhood at HealthSource for their compassionate care and kindness towards Dot during her stay. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1035 N. River Road. Rev. Fr. David L. Parsch will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. Dot will lie in state at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Holy Spirit Catholic Church or HealthSource Saginaw. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Thinking of You Sympathy Gift Basket was purchased for the family of Theodota "Dot" Marie Clark.
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Bridget Kelly
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Seanbob Kelly
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I love my Grandmother and miss her very much. As far as I can tell we were the only morning people in the family. I can remember spending early mornings chatting and laughing before others would wake. She always made me laugh. Everyone is in my thoughts at this time. Anke and I are going to welcome a new member to the family in the coming days. I wish we could be there to share in the celebration of Grandma's life, but our hands will be full of new life. Big hug to all people in attendance.
Seanbob & Anke Kelly, Alaska
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Maria Lynn Gordon
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I have many fond memories of my Aunt dot. We would talk on the phone, and she and I would laugh and laugh. She was very good to me and my children. She gave my babies little rag dolls, and they treasured them and took them everywhere. I have wrapped them in tissue and stored them so some day I can give them to thier children.Rest in peace Aunt Dot give my dad a hug from me.......
Maria Gordon, Jenna, Justin
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Maria Lynn Gordon lit a candle in memory of Theodota "Dot" Marie Clark
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Carole Check
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Sally & lois. So sorry to hear about dots passing. I remember when she worked at Watsons Ice Cream and she went up north with some girls and there cabin burned down with all there clothes. She was so upset. When she was in nursing school she used to take you, sally and me to her dorm once an awhile and that was a big thing for 2, 9 or 10 year olds. I hope your memories help at this sowerful time.
Carole (Alderton) Check