John Clark Obituary John Howard Clark, 73, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Unity Point Health in Keokuk. John was born November 24, 1946 in Keokuk, to Howard Arthur and Margaret (Ruhl) Clark. He was united in marriage to Colette Detwiler in 1972 in Springfield, MO. She survives. John was a lifelong resident of Keokuk. He was a 1965 graduate of Keokuk High School. John then went on to college at Drury College in Springfield, MO. He worked as a stock broker and trader. John owned his own firm for many years. He served in the State House of Representatives from 1970-1982. He was the youngest to be elected to that position at that time. John was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, along with being a member of the Keokuk Area Hospital board, the Keokuk Savings Bank board, and the St. John's Vestry. A lifelong public servant, he valued his service to his community and church. He never met a stranger and enjoyed sharing stories and jokes. Above all, he cherished his family and friends, and was a doting father and grandfather. John is survived by his loving wife of 47 years; Colette, two daughters; Sarah (Jason) Huffman of Powell, OH, and Meg (Eric) Rhodes of Lee Summit, MO, four grandchildren; Harper Huffman, Misty, Weslee, and Caroline Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, aunts and uncles. Services are scheduled for February 16, 2020, at 1:30 pm, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Keokuk. DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers is assisting with the arrangements. Family asks that in lieu of flowers, any memorials be made to National MS Society. Tributes and condolences may be entered at dejongsfuneralhomes.com. Service St. John's Episcopal Church 208 North 4th Street Keokuk, Iowa 52632 1:30 PM