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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW October days break heat records in Medford ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... October days break heat records in Medford ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Robert Ames Clarke Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 2, 2015 at 8:25 AM Updated Jun 2, 2015 at 8:28 AM Posted Jun. 2, 2015 at 8:25 AM Updated Jun 2, 2015 at 8:28 AM » Social News Robert Ames Clarke On May 3, 2015 Robert “Bob” Ames Clarke, 75, of Jacksonville (Ruch), Ore., passed away at home surrounded by family. Bob was born July 17, 1939 in San Francisco, Calif. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan Clarke. Bob has two beloved children from his first marriage to Patricia Elkins Clarke. His children are, Robert A. Clarke Jr. (Dawn) and Kelly Clarke; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bob is also survived by four siblings: Lois Clarke Kubli, June Offenbacher, Gerald Clarke, and James Clarke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Alexander Clarke and Neva Inez Hill Clarke Doe. His family moved to Jacksonville when Bob was three years old. He attended Jacksonville School District Number One and graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1957. In the late 1950s he was stationed in the Bahamas as a Navy Seabee on Eleuthera Island. His primary responsibility was the motor pool. With honorable discharge he returned to the Rogue Valley and began a long and fulfilling career in heavy equipment parts and sales. Bob collected vintage outboard motors and restored two MG sports cars. Bob and Susan shared a lifelong passion for the outdoors, fishing, elk hunting, and mule packing. For many years they were members of Southern Oregon Donkey and Mule Club. They also enjoyed traveling and attending rallies in their classic GMC motorhome throughout the Pacific Northwest and into British Columbia. On May 9, Robert Ames Clarke was laid to rest in the Clarke family plot in historic Jacksonville Cemetery. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Ruch Community Bible Church, 190 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville (Ruch). MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 2, 2015 at 8:25 AM Updated Jun 2, 2015 at 8:28 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501