Melva passed away in her home on April 28, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born on September 7, 1936 to William and Lois Bell in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Melva enjoyed writing poetry and reading mystery stories. She also enjoyed comedies and playing board games. Melva loved music from the 50’s and early 60’s, once attending a Liberace Concert. This helped inspire her to learn and play the piano.
She loved the Lord, belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survived by her loving husband Bruce Clark; seven children Douglas Clark, Steven Clark, Terri Averett, Cindy Clark, Pamela Brockmeier, Thomas “Tom” Clark, Gerald “Jerry” Clark. Along with 13 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents William Melvin Bell and Lois Ervy Paxton Bell; her sister Stella Mary Foster; and brother William Paxton Bell.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 8th at 2:00 PM with a viewing one hour prior to services at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S.), Sandy. Interment to follow at Sandy City Cemetery, 700 East 9000 South, Sandy.
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Sorry for your loss however it is our loss as well. Aunt Melva was my second mom and I have fond memories of her. All my love,
Todd
Dear Bruce and family,
I’m so sorry, I sent you my love and prayers.
Your cousin Sharon
Just want you to know how much we appreciate your family,
And are so sorry for your loss , Melba was a beautiful lady and always enjoyed her company while living in sandy.
May the lord continue to bless you all.
I love your family
Letty 🌸
I am sorry for your loss and pray for peace and comfort for your family at this time.
Janelle Wright
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sending much love to you.
Dear Cindy and family, I wish to express my hope that you will have the Savior's comfort and spirit as you face this loss. Cindy I have missed you lately and wish I could reach out to you but I would love to hear from you when you get the time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. The Hydes
Cindy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cindy, we can visit more later in St. George.
Cindy, you are the only one I know in the family, but I wanted to express my condolences regarding losing your mother. I know when we lost our mother, we made a conscious decision as siblings to contact each other more often to keep in touch and that helped. Hope to see you whenever you come up here to visit. Love you. Norma
Dear Clark Family, May Gods choices blessing be with you at this time. We pray for your comfort and peace. As you remember your mother and grandmother
We hope that peace will fill your heart., and joy will be with you now .
Sincerely
Jerry and Laura Lee Boren
To the Clark family,
Prayers to you all at this time! Sorry for your loss!
Michelle Webb
Tom & Jerry’s friend
Dear Bruce and family, I met Melva in 1956 when we went to Nursing school together at the old St Marks Hospital. She has been a wonderful friend ever since, I will always have the memories of the fun times we had while raising our kids - taking all the kids to Sugar House Park and going to visit friends. Melva was always the life of the party and kept us laughing. She was a wonderful friend and will so be missed,
Love you Bruce and family, ZoAnn and Ron Smith
Dear Clark Family, May Gods choices blessing be with you at this time. We pray for your comfort and peace. As you remember your mother and grandmother
We hope that peace will fill your heart.
Cindy - my thoughts and prayers are with you. You are a wonderful person and I just love you. I hope this day was a peaceful one and that you felt the love of your Father in Heaven and Savior.
Love, Heidi Frodsham