Joseph David Clarke was born January 10, 1937, in Olympia, WA, to John Raymond Clarke and Ethel Elnora Lasswell Clarke. He passed away at his home in Kennewick, WA, on Oct. 16, 2010.

His family moved from Greenacres, WA, in 1945 to Pasco, WA, where he started third grade and continued through to graduate from Pasco High School in 1955.

He attended Columbia Basin College, then transferred to the University of Washington, where he received his degree in Pharmacy.

Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers Justin Ray and Richard Walter.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Claire Hunsley, his brother Robert Gene Clarke Treva, his sister Joan Cline Lee, his sister-in-law Sharon Clarke, and nieces and nephews.

Joseph loved music and while in high school played in dance bands for school dances, eventually joining the Wayne McGuffin band which played for many community dances. He also enjoyed boating and woodworking projects.

He was an Elder in the United Church of God, an International Association.

Joseph had been employed as a Pharmacist for Fred Meyer in Kennewick.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 24, 2010, at Memories at Sunset Event Center, 915 By-Pass Highway, Richland, WA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tri-City Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA.