Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Thursday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Service: A funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 14 at the funeral home.
Richard Thomas Clark, age 26, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center. Visitation, with family present, will be Thursday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. A funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Richard was born on August 25, 1995 in Sioux Falls, SD. He and his brother “B” were adopted by Chris and Cindy (Thompson) Clark on January 5, 1998. Richard attended Canton School until 3rd grade when he began attending LifeScape. He graduated from Canton High School and LifeScape. He currently attended Dakota Abilities.
Richard was a flirt who loved his family, dogs, and meeting new people. He enjoyed watching sports, Barney, Monster Truck, and YouTube videos. He also liked going on car rides and attending Canaries games. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and laugh.
He is survived by his parents, Chris and Cindy Clark; brother, Brian “B” Clark; sisters, Kathy (Chris Lamberty) Clark, Laura Clark (Jason Oas), and Amanda Clark; nieces Hailey Oas; nephews, Justin Scott and Riley Clark; along with numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and aunts, Becky Thompson and Ann Bayes.
Amanda and family,
so sorry about Richard….i will miss seeing at Dakotabilities when i visit!!!
take care of each other!!
Love, Char…Candyce’s mom
Rip Richard. Heaven has just gained another angel. Be free to spread your wings. Miles kept us apart. Good night sweet Richard
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
I’m so sorry! Love you guys.
Sending all the love from across the big pond here in England. Only met Richard a couple of times but his affection was shown from the start. A loving lad and a credit to Chris, Cindy, Amanda and all the family. The heavems have a new star shining down brightly upon us and a smile that is never ending. Rest in peace my cousin and thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Alan, Emily and the kids
Infectious laugh and smile indeed!! So sorry for your loss.. He will be missed! My deepest condolences to the Clark family. ❤️ Former DA employee
Sorry for your loss Clark family
My deepest sympathy to you all in your great loss. He was truly Blessed to have you in his life. may God wrap his loving arms around you all.
We are so sorry for your loss, we will miss his smile when we Skype, the Angel’s have gained a very special one , lots of love janet and david Williams xxx
Never forget God’s great promise of eternal life. We will all meet again in His presence! Peace to all of you!
Sorry for your loss you have my sympathy. I remember him when you babysit for the grandkids.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
I feel super blessed to have gotten to get reacquainted with Richard in our short time. He has always been a great joy and I can not wait to see him again in the kingdom of Heaven.
Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day.. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Garry Linda Scott & Jodie Bayes
Richard was never far from heaven with his sweet spirit; now he is fully there with no absolutely no limitations. I loved seeing Richard and Brian at LifeScape, and watching them grow up. The feature story I wrote on them was among my first. He and B were lucky to have landed with such a loving family. My condolences to you all.
Deepest sympathy and our sincere condolences to Cindy, Chris, Amanda, Brian and the rest of the family, on the sad passing of Richard.
A son for you to be proud of, and it has been a pleasure for us to follow his achievements throughout his life.
Sleep peacefully Richard and let your star shine bright.
Much love from across the water.
From Auntie Carol and Uncle Fred
My daughter was in Richard and Brian’s class at LifeScape for awhile. I met Richard and he gave me a hug and when I saw him again I was told his name was Brian. No one told me he was a twin, but I knew I wouldn’t forget Richard. My husband’s a Richard. Then one day I met them together and it all clicked. One would get a hug from me and then the other wanted another one. They have the BEST hugs!!! Even though I hadn’t seen him for years, I still cried at hearing about his passing. You are all in my thoughts.
Richard will be greatly missed! He had an infectious laugh and smile. He had a great personality! Will miss seeing him! Prayers for the family! -DA staff
I’m so sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine how difficult it is. Damon still remembers Amanda and I’m sure he would remember Chris driving him as well.