Date of Birth: January 8, 1937
Date of Death: August 10, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Ivadelle (“Ivy”) Clark, who peacefully left this world on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at the age of 89 years. Ivy led a full life filled with music and leaves behind cherished memories for all who knew her. Her final few years were challenging, but she never complained. She was happy and content to be at home with family.
Ivy leaves behind her beloved husband of 69 years, Walter Edward Clark and their four loving children: Deborah Lynn (Tom) Rice, Kathyrn Jane Clark (Grant Newton), David Edward (Jill) Clark and Karen May Clark (Danny Scavuzzo); her much-loved grandchildren: Mitchell Clark (Valerie) Richaf, Aden Grant Newton, Jacob Clark Newton, Grace Marjorie Clark, Chloe Emilienne Clark and Eva Charlotte-Lynn Clark; great-grandson Vincent Clark Richaf and a new Richaf great-grandson due at the end of August. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and their families, as well as by her sister-in-law Mattie Barber.
She was predeceased by her grandson Duncan Thomas Rice, in 2013.
Edith Ivadelle Morrow was born on Jan. 8, 1937, near Sintaluta, SK, to Charles Wesley Morrow and Edith Jane (McKee) Morrow. She was the youngest of eight children and was predeceased by her parents and all of her siblings: Tom Morrow, Marjorie (Nelson) Harris, Norma Morrow, Sandy (Mamie) Morrow, Stanley Morrow, Beulah Matthewson, William (Phyllis) Morrow and Edna Hubbard.
Ivy graduated from Sintaluta High School at the age of 16, and then, without any formal training, she began teaching at the Durham Rural Country School the following year. She moved to Regina shortly after and took a secretarial course at Balfour Tech, beginning her office career at Royalite Oil Company. Next, she took a position at the Indian Head Experimental Farm, where she worked her way up to the top administrative clerical position. She then took time to raise children before returning to work, first as the secretary/treasurer of St. Andrew’s United Church in Indian Head and then for the United Church Conference office in Regina, where she worked until she retired. She was a very smart woman who was ahead of her time.
When Ivy was a lovely young woman living near Sintaluta, she met the handsome Walter Clark, who became the love of her life. They married in 1956 and created a wonderful life together. In 1963, they moved to Indian Head (10 miles down the road) and built (yes, they actually built) a home together for their children and their many, many pets. They remained together in that home until Ivy’s death.
Life in the Clark house was busy and fun and music-filled. Mom was a talented piano player, naturally gifted. Starting at the age of three and playing only ever by ear, she shared her musical gift freely for the community whenever called upon. She also volunteered for the Mainline Music Festival and many community groups. She was a great cook, baker, preserver of the garden, seamstress, bookkeeper, card player and packer for camping trips. Many fun times and good memories were had on our family trips.
A funeral service to celebrate Ivy’s life was held on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Andrew’s United Church, Indian Head, SK and it was led by her good friend Mark Wartman. A gathering with refreshments followed the service in the CE Centre beside the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Indian Head and District Hospital Foundation, Box 1547, Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 or etransfer to email: ihhospitalfoundation@gmail.com; all of her children were born in that hospital.
The family wishes to thank everyone in the beautiful community of Indian Head and surrounding area who have assisted in various ways in helping our parents stay together in their own home — and the utmost gratitude to the healthcare providers who helped Ivy so much in her last years. Walter wants to thank his daughter Karen for the last 2.5 years of in-home loving care for his wife, her mother, and his other children who supported them all so that it was possible. It meant the world to them to remain together at home to the end.
Thanks Ivy for being an amazing wife and mother. Now it’s time for you to rest. Love you and see you later.
Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfh.com
