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- Clark, Katherine Louise Iran Mueller
Beloved child of God, passed away on May 17th, 2008 in Coon Rapids, MN. Katie was born to missionary parents on December 16th 1931 in Soujbulak, Persia now known as Iran. She was a graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. She served the American Lutheran Church as a missionary in Papua New Guinea for 12 years. She taught first grade at L.O. Jacob Elementary School in Coon Rapids, MN for 27 years and was the creator and illustrator of the school's blue jay mascot. In 1953, she married Merrill Almon Clark and to that union were born six beautiful and strong children. Katie is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Carla Jean and Pastor Scott Larson, Robyn and Pastor Dan Clark-Bridges, Becky and Johnny Mitchum, Wendy Clark and David Dorow; sons and daughters-in-law Daniel and Nannette Clark, David Clark and Dr. Shu-Ling Chen; Katie was a remarkable woman and life-long educator. Her faith and love for all of God's creation was evident in the way she lived her life, her artistic abilities, and her poetry. Her witty sense of humor and clarity of mind were with her until the end. Mom's word was her bond. The good seeds she planted in many lives will be a lasting legacy. Visitation will be 4-8PM, Monday, May 19th and 10AM Tuesday.
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