Carol Marie Clark passed away at Altru Hospital on March 30, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota with her loving family by her side.

Funeral service for Carol will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Alex Amiot officiating. Burial will be held at the Finnish Cemetery near Plummer, MN.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 starting at 5:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with a 7:00 PM prayer service. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Carol Marie Clark was born November 2, 1957, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, was the daughter of Clarence and Martha (Lee) Walhaug and was raised near Oklee, Minnesota. She graduated from Oklee High School in 1975. On March 2, 1974, she was united in marriage to Richard Clark at Salem Lutheran Church near Oklee. Together they built a life centered around family and community, raising two children, Jason and Kelly.

Carol worked at Arctic Cat and Northwestern Mutual before beginning a long and dedicated 30+ years with UPS where she made many lifelong friends. She was very well known as the "UPS Lady". She and Richard made their home south of Thief River Falls after a brief time in the Viking area.

A woman of many interests, Carol enjoyed visiting with loved ones, spending time at Upper Red Lake, camping and fishing, gardening, canning, cooking, baking (she had an obsession for butter), and hosting holiday gatherings. Her well-stocked pantry and freezers were a source of pride.  She cherished trips with her sisters. Carol found great joy in attending the activities of her four grandsons who lovingly gave her the nickname "Granny". Granny was the "glue of the family".

Deeply involved in her community, Carol was an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. She taught Sunday school and served on numerous boards, including during the planning of the new church building. She also gave her time as a 4-H leader, Girl Scout leader and she participated in a bowling league and trap shooting.

Carol is survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard; children Jason (Jacquie) Clark of Warren, MN, and Kelly Mitchell (Joe LaFountain) of Rock Lake, ND; grandchildren Elliott, Kade, Rielly, and Case; Aunt Lois Peterson of Thief River Falls; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Eddie, Sharon (Warren), Shirley (Gary), and Wayne; and great-nephew Gannon Hejlik; along with other extended family members.

May her memory bring comfort to all who knew her.