John Worth Clark

February 23rd, 1961 — September 10th, 2017

John Worth Clark, 56, of Lafayette, Colorado died Sunday, September 10, 2017 of a cardiac condition.

Born February 23, 1961, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Wilson Clark and Jeanne McLavy Clark.

He graduated from St. James School in Hagerstown, Maryland in 1979, and from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1985 with a degree in East Asian Languages and Literature.

John worked in Information Technology departments for a number of companies in Washington, DC and Colorado. Most recently he was a Security Engineer for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Jarmul, sisters Dusty Graham and Ann Lafferty, brother David Clark, and many in-laws, nephews, nieces, and great-nephews and great nieces. He loved his family and was always known as the fun and quirky uncle. His faithful dog Lucy waits by the door for him every night.

John never met a stranger. His kindness and joy in giving of himself to others set him apart. He loved the rivers, mountains, and deserts, kayaking, sailing, animals, ham radio and tinkering with his VW Westfalia.

A memorial service will be held at NCAR, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, on Saturday, October 7, from 11am to 1pm. Another will be held in Hagerstown at a later date to be determined.

Memorial donations may be made to American Whitewater, PO Box 1540, Cullowhee, North Carolina (https://www.americanwhitewater.org); the Environmental Defense Fund, 2060 Broadway, Boulder (https://www.edf.org); or Heifer International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas (https://www.heifer.org).

Arrangements are being made by Darrell Howe Mortuary in Lafayette, CO. For more information http://www.darrellhowemortuary.com/obituaries/2017-09/john-worth-clark

 
Services

A memorial service will be held at NCAR, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, on Saturday, October 7, from 11am to 1pm

Cemetery

None

Location

NCAR 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305 | Map

Church

None

Condolences

John, it was a real pleasure to know you and chat about so many different subjects over the short time we knew you. We will miss you dearly. Our sincere condolences to Teresa, and all of John's family and friends. Sharon and Peter Doyle Mustang Acres neighbors
Thu, 2017-09-14 09:39
Teresa, David, Dusty, Ann and all family And friends: Words cannot adequately express my Sadness. My deepest sympathy for your Loss. My life is richer for knowing you John. The World is a warmer, kinder place because of your life. So sorry.
Wed, 2017-09-20 11:55
I only had the opportunity to know and work with John for a bit more than a year, but he was definitely a dynamic presence in our organization. He was an enthusiastic contributor, and he will be remembered with fondness. All of John's NCAR colleagues extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Mark Bradford, NCAR
Thu, 2017-09-21 10:45
My thoughts and prayers are with Theresa Jamul and the Clark families. There is no easy way to lose a beloved spouse or sibling. It's especially hard to lose someone so unique as John--full of life, fun, and a passion for the beauty of the earth. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. May John rest in peace! Lovingly from your cousin, Betty Ann McNeil, DC
Thu, 2017-09-21 15:44
I am so saddened and shocked to hear that John passed away. My condolences go to all of his family. I really enjoyed worked with him at NEON Inc. His antics, stories about chickens and reminders about the importance of security (and what happens when you don't do it) kept us laughing. I have some nice photos of him helping kids at Take Your Child To Work day. As a big kid himself, he was right in his element and the kids loved him. Let me know if you would like them sent your way.
Wed, 2017-09-27 22:00
I am heartbroken at the loss of my dear friend. Soon after we met kayaking on the Youghiogheny, we ran into each other on the Potomac, had dinner, and became fast friends. He patiently accompanied me on the Gauley and Cheat, and even called me one morning to (try to) talk me into running Great Falls. His counsel about kayaking after I moved to Michigan was to buy xc skis, another piece of good advice that led to backcountry trips together in Colorado. I always admired his affability with strangers and friends of any age, finding connections, reaching out to others the same way he had to me: friendly and disarming. A second big brother to me, John modeled steps from my early 20s into real adulthood, simultaneously modeling keeping being a kid. I’ll miss you, John, kind loving gentle soul. My heart goes out to Theresa and all of John's family. - David Dickinson (DC & Ann Arbor)
Mon, 2017-10-02 20:29
I met John while working as an intern with AAAS in Washington, DC, during the summer of 1986. He was a fun guy to work with and was very kind to me, explaining, among other things, what a computer mouse could do. I can attest to the fact that he loved the outdoors and kayaking. For some reason, I always wondered what became of him, so I googled him to find out. I recognized him immediately by his smile and was surprised that the picture was an obituary. My condolences to your family for your loss. I know you will greatly miss him. Sincerely, Stacey Newton
Wed, 2019-10-09 12:11
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