Earland "Earle" Whitman Clarke

CLARKE, Earle
July 11, 1924 -January 22, 2017

Earle Clarke (92) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017, following a lengthy illness. Earle was born in Calgary, the firstborn son of Mildred and Ottie Clarke. He moved with his family to Lethbridge when he was a young boy, returning to Calgary in 1950. 

Earle was a Chartered Professional Accountant, working as a corporate tax specialist for several oil and gas companies. He married Madge (Thomas), the love of his life, in 1952. Together they relished the time spent with their two children, the music they created in various choirs, adventures travelling, and the many friends made during their service with several Calgary churches.

Earle was a dedicated volunteer throughout life, serving on the Board of Deacons at First Baptist Church, and working with the Calgary Association for the Mentally Handicapped. He thoroughly enjoyed photography and was always fascinated by aircraft. 

Earle is lovingly remembered by Madge, his wife of almost 65 years; his children, David Clarke and Barbara Moser (Sig); two grandsons, Leighton and Joshua Barron; sister-in-law, Margaret Clarke; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Donald Clarke.

A Memorial Service will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 703 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary, AB on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm.