T.K. “King” Ford, 67, of Burlington, died from complications of pneumonia at 6:43 PM Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born November 5, 1951, in Grand Forks, ND, he was the son of Truxton King “T.K.” and Ruth Mitchell Ford.
He held many jobs over the years including being a computer tech, clam diver in the Mississippi River, mechanic and long-distance truck driver. T.K. spent most of his life in Iowa City.
He graduated from Burlington High School in 1969. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa.
He was an accomplished guitarist and member of bands including “TKO and The Rollers”. He loved computers, music of all kinds (his favorite being rock) and was an accomplished water skier, with his best event being the slalom.
Survivors include father, Truxton King “T.K.” Ford of Burlington, sisters: Jan (Les) Edwards of Lincoln, NE, Merry (James) Wiseman of Burlington; brother, Daniel (LuAnn) Ford of Wellman, IA; ten nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
There will be no visitation or services at his request.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Penny Clark,70 , of Burlington, died Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born October 26, 1948, in Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of James Henry and Alberta L. DeLong Clark.
Penny was a CNA and physical therapy tech for Burlington Care Center for over 18 years. She had also worked for Sickles Cleaners, U.S. Navy, Marshall’s, Sun Air Care Center in Panorama City, CA, and Laurel Hill Nursing Home in Grant’s Pass, OR.
She graduated from Burlington High School in 1966. She later attended Southeastern Community College and graduated with an Associate of Science Degree
She was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from October 1, 1967 until October 1, 1976.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoying spending her time sewing, reading, gardening, and baking; but most of all she loved being with family.
Survivors include mother, Alberta L. Clark; daughter, Kathleen (Mike) McRoberts of Mazeppa, MN; brother, Kenneth Mitchell of Mediapolis; sister, Peggy Turner of Dalton, GA; niece, Michelle (Brian) Clarke, great nephew Harrison and great niece Danica of Quincy, IL; and cousins, Dan and Joyce Brehm.
She was preceded in death by her father and step-father, Stanley Lyle Brehm.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
The memorial service for Mrs. Clark will be 6:30 PM Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.
A memorial has been established.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Penny’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
