Steven D. Clark

Steven Dennis Clark, former resident of Burley and Pocatello, ID, and Overton, NV., passed away at the age of 77, on June 7, 2025, at his home in Chubbuck surrounded by family.

Steven was born July 29th, 1947 at the former Cottage Hospital in Burley, ID being the third child of nine born to Elizabeth Hanks and Alma Card Clark.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many leadership roles, including as Bishop in Wasilla, AK. He attended Ricks College then BYU majoring in Criminology, served a Southwest Indian Mission and later went on to teach Navajo at the Language Training Missionary Center in Provo UT. Years later he served another mission for 3.5 years with his wife Luanne at Warm Springs Recreation Area in Moapa, NV. He believed in living the gospel, not just talking about it! He was a leader by example and often his acts of kindness were done quietly without recognition. He had a big heart and freely gave to others even when his body limited him. His favorite quote was from Les Misérables when Jean Valjean says "When you learn to love another, you have seen the face of God."

Steven is survived by his devoted wife, Luanne of Chubbuck, ID; his eight children: Tiffani Redmond (Matt) and Chad Clark (Marne) both of Meridian, ID, Tami Thurgood (Jeff) Herriman, UT, Tonya Jarvis (Ryan) Conroe, TX, Tara Hansen (Niels) Layton, UT, Chay Clark (April) Roy, UT, Tisha Johnson (David) Kuna, ID and Chase Clark (Danielle) Hyrum, UT.

His seven Hanks children by marriage: Amy Couch (Dan) Jerome, ID, Chad Hanks (Tresa) Ephraim, UT, Wendy Gundersen (Bryon) Chubbuck, ID, Melinda Meccariello (Matt) Ferron, UT, Matt Hanks (Buffie) Grace, ID, Brad Hanks (Sage) Twin Falls, ID and Jeff Hanks (Gabi) stationed at Hill Air Force Base and living in Syracuse, UT.

His six siblings: Charles Clark (Diane) Burley, ID, Kathryn Tompkins, Cartersville, GA, Gordon Clark (Janet) Boise, ID, John Clark (Sandy) Orem, UT, Ellen Clark of Logan, UT and Chiang Mai Thailand, Paul Clark (Tondee) Boise, ID and sister-in-law Cindy Roehm (Dan) Layton, UT. 50 grandchildren and soon to be seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Anne Heiner and a brother Antone Clark.

Funeral services will be held under the direction of Wilks Funeral Home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chubbuck Stake Center 450 James Avenue in Chubbuck, ID with Bishop Wright conducting. Because of the large amount of family and friends expected, it is highly recommended that as many as can, attend the viewing held from 6-8 pm. Wednesday evening before at Wilks Funeral Home (211 W. Chubbuck Road in Chubbuck, ID). A viewing will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, ID at 3:30 pm.

To carry on his legacy of giving, please pay it forward by doing a kind deed to someone in need or if you choose in lieu of flowers, donate to Citizens Bank for the “Legacy of Giving” Fund (208-238-8378). All proceeds will then be given to the various charities or causes Steve believed in.

His mantra was "I'm going to live 'til I die". And that he did, living life to the fullest with a wonderful sense of humor.

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