William H. Clark Jr.

William H Clark Jr., 81, passed away on April 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Bill as his family and friends knew him, was born on August 17, 1936 in Mount Kisco, New York to William and Edna Clark. Bill attended college at Oswego State University in Oswego, New York. Bill started his career in finance at General Precision Laboratories in Pleasantville, New York where he met his true love, Lillian. They married in 1960. Bill was the owner of Amapac Floor Service in Amawalk, New York. In 1972 Bill and Lil moved their family to Fort Collins. Bill worked as a terminal manager for B. F. Walker Trucking until 1982. In 1983 Bill and Lil opened the Blue Bayou Restaurant and Bar. In 1990 Bill and Lil sold the restaurant and Bill acquired his Colorado and Wyoming real estate license. Bill was an expert in mountain property. Bill had a gift for always making new and old acquaintances feel genuinely welcome. Bill along with several other investors developed the Wild Horse Ranch in Laramie, WY. Bill loved being in Fort Collins and at his mountain property in Cherokee Park, CO. He was happiest when surrounded by his family. Bill loved his woodshop. He built many treasures that his family and close friends have in their possession. Bill loved researching his family history and spent many hours tracing and documenting the Clark family history. His daughters thank him for this. Bill loved being up in the mountains and on his John Deere tractor taking care of the roads for Elk Meadows III or helping a friend in Cherokee Park. Bill sat on the board of directors of Elk Meadows III for 27 years. Bill touched so many people from one end of the United States to the other. Bill is survived by his wife Lillian (Lil) of 58 years, his daughter Lillian (Lee) Reichert and husband Mark, daughter Deborah (Debbie) Thinnes and husband Dan. His four grandchildren, Christopher Reichert, Nathan Reichert, Steven Thinnes, and Jenna Thinnes. His sister Lynn MacCartney and husband Doug. Many extended family and friends. Bill cherished his family above all else. Bill touched many lives in his lifetime and will be remembered for his smile, his strength, and his love for life. Bill’s final resting place will be at his beloved mountain home in Cherokee Park, Colorado. His family will celebrate his life with a gathering in the summer at his Fort Collins home. Memorial contributions can be made in Bill’s memory to Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation (Pulmonary Rehab Department) in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel.

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William H. Clark Jr.

August 17, 1936 - April 19, 2018