Elaine Clark, 89, of Benton Harbor, passed away Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021 at Lakeland Hospital in Watervliet.

Elaine was born on April 4, 1932 in Chicago. Several years after her high school graduation, she married Robert Clark on September 5, 1953. They celebrated 65 years of marriage prior to Robert's passing in 2019. She had a heart of gold. She loved her family and enjoyed spending precious time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards, monopoly, bowling and playing her keyboard.

Elaine is survived by her four children; Martha Merrill, Michael (Cindy) Clark, Mark Clark and Matthew Clark; five grandchildren, Jeff (Brenda) Clark, Jenny (Alex) Dudly, Michael Clark, Jessica Clark and Valerie Burnham; seven great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; her daughter Karen  in 1966; a great-great grandson Landon; and several brother and sisters

Private family services have taken place. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Those wishing to leave a message or share a memory with the family may do so online at duffieldpastrick.com.