Dr. Norman L Clark

Dr. Norman L. Clark

Norman Clark was born on January 15, 1933 in McMinnville, Oregon to Riley and Irene Clark.  He passed away March 21st in Hermiston at the age of 84.  He grew up in Dayton, Oregon and graduated from Dayton High School in 1951.  He went on to graduate from Oregon State University and then onto the University of Oregon Dental School where he graduated in 1958.  After graduation, he moved his family to Hermiston to start his dental practice.  He continued working in Hermiston until he retired from dentistry in 2005.  Among many of the things he enjoyed was his love of the Columbia River, from skiing to boating to impromptu bar-b-ques at the boathouse.  He also loved vacationing in Hawaii.  Another great joy of his was a love of flying.  After retiring, he began building and flying radio controlled airplanes.  He will always be remembered for his kind, generous and strong spirit.  

He is survived by his wife Lynn, sister Nancy Finster, 2 daughters, Robin & husband Guy, Karen & husband Lester, and 4 sons, Mike & wife Diane, Garry & wife Wheng, Rick, and Randy & wife Karin, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his son Jeffery, his parents, brothers Harry, Lester and Bud, and sister Jean.  

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the local food bank.

At his request there will be no service. 

Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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