Henry Clifton Clark Jr., 87, of Fortuna, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Henry was born January 14, 1938, in Idabel, Oklahoma to Henry and Mildred Clark. Henry was the middle child of three children. The family moved a few places before settling down in Pepperwood. He graduated high school in 1958 from Fortuna Union High School. Henry met his first wife, Marilyn, at one of the local barn dances. They instantly fell in love and knew they both shared a love for family and decided to start their own. Henry worked at Pacific Lumber for a short time before moving on to be a diesel mechanic for Peterson CAT. He worked there for over 25 years before retiring.

Henry and Marilyn were married November 21, 1959. They had four children, Joyce, Doris, Bonnie and Marie. Henry was a loving husband and father. Attending his children’s many band concerts and track meets. Henry loved pitching horseshoes, he was the president of the Fortuna Horseshoe club for many years. Henry and Marilyn also loved to square dance as often as they could together. They took their children to the dances to teach them along with other family and friends. Henry and Marilyn could often be found playing Bingo and singing karaoke with their friends. Henry was an avid hunter and fisherman along with a huge 49ers fan. His favorite was hunting deer and pheasants. He would fish for salmon to bring home to smoke.

Though he loved pitching horseshoes and dancing, Henry’s favorite role was being a grandpa and great grandpa. He treasured his time with his grandkids often traveling to visit them. When one of his grandchildren was in need of extra help, he traveled to be with him to help out.

Sadly Marilyn passed away in 2003. After 10 years Henry found love again with Alwilda Stokesberry. They were married December 27, 2014 in Rio Dell. Henry and Alwilda enjoyed singing karaoke together. Henry also enjoyed spending time with Alwilda’s kids and grandkids. He could be found watching and traveling to watch them play baseball and other sports. Alwilda was with Henry until the very end.

Henry is survived by his wife Alwilda Stokesberry; children Joyce McNeese of Eureka, Doris (Cris) Rocha of Tillamook, Oregon, Bonnie (Carl) Miesbauer, of Grass Valley, and Marie (Dan, Kurt, Tim) Debuck of Milton, Washington; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; his sisters Juanita Raugh and Romona Bender; many nieces and nephews; by marriage three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Henry is preceded in death by his wife Marilyn (Currier) Clark; his grandson Kj DeBuck; his parents Henry and Mildred Clark.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Humboldt for the wonderful, compassionate care and support during his final days. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of Humboldt at www.hospiceofhumbolt.org 707-445-7397

A celebration of life will be planned at a later time.