Clark Charles Wallace, aged 78, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Born on November 6, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, Clark was known for his kind and gentle manner. He was a man who was always smiling and ready to help others at a moment’s notice.

Clark spent his early years in Des Moines where he attended Park Avenue Grade School, Park Avenue Presbyterian Church and was a member of Boy Scout Troup 26 where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Lincoln High School and was on the swim team, the track team and played football. He went on to achieve a Science degree from the University of Iowa.

Clark proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for four years where he maintained the electronics on F-111 fighter jets at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. After his military service, he embarked on a successful career as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist, contributing significantly to companies such as American Republic Insurance Company in Des Moines and Tektronix, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon.

Clark specifically moved to Oregon in 1973 to fly fish for trout and steelhead. His favorite place was Marion Lake on the Pacific Crest Trail in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness because of its beauty, peacefulness and great fishing.

Clark is survived by his identical twin brother Mark Robert Wallace and younger sister Shelly Wallace Veach. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack H. Wallace, his mother, Claire Jean Wallace Clark, and his older sister Becky Wallace Crowley.
A private family gathering will be held to honor Clark’s life and legacy. While no specific instructions for charitable contributions were provided, those wishing to honor Clark may consider a gesture that reflects his life and interests.