Clark Newman Obituary

Clark Robert Newman passed away on August 14, 2012, at 89 years of age. He was born in Hebron, Nebraska on January 1, 1923. As a boy he was an active member of Boy Scouts of American, and earned his Eagle Scout Badge. Following his graduation from high school, he attended Hebron Junior College, and then transferred to the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) for his sophomore year. In 1943 he was called into military service in the U.S. Army. While stationed in Lansing, MI he completed college work a Michigan State University. He obtained the rank of staff sergeant in the Signal Corps and finished his active service on Saipan in the Pacific theater. He was discharged from active service in 1946 and returned to the University of Nebraska where he completed his bachelor and masters degrees. He began teaching mathematics and science in high school and became superintendent of schools in several towns in Nebraska and Kansas. On May 18, 1949 he married Virginia Malicky in Barneston, NE. In 1960 the family moved to Colorado Springs where he taught math in School District 11 for 25 years. In the summers he worked on Pikes Peak as a patrolman and at the tollgate. During his career in education he was a member of several education organizations; the Lions Club; Freemasons; and the American Legion. Clark was a member of Firth Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon, usher, and business office volunteer. Clark retired from teaching in 1985. After retirement he worked on several housing projects with Habitat for Humanity. He learned the craft of stained glass, making a number of beautiful lamp shades and other pieces. He took part as an extra in a couple movies being filmed locally. He enjoyed working on the computer, bowling, playing cribbage, and stamp collecting. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, daughter Kathryn (Mike) Trapp, daughter Patrice Newman of Aurora, CO, three granddaughters, Lana (Scott) Marsh, of Arvada, CO, Lisa Trapp of Phoenix, AZ, and Lindsay Trapp of Dublin, Ireland, and two great-granddaughters, Halle and Briley Marsh, sister-in-law Joanne Roman of Albuquerque, NM, two nieces, and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Deacons at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, from 4 to 6p.m. at Swan Law Mortuary, 501 N. Cascade Avenue. A funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 219 E Bijou Street, on Friday, August 17, at 1 o'clock. Private burial with military honors will follow church reception.