Clark Ducey Sullivan

Clark Ducey Sullivan died at the age of 80 on May 27 at his home in Washtucna.

He was born March 11, 1933, to George and Hazel Long Sullivan in Washtucna.

He attended Washtucna High School and graduated in the class of 1951. He attended Eastern Washington College for one year, before being drafted into the Army near the end of the Korean Conflict. Upon his discharge, he attended Spokane Technical School, earning an aeronautical degree.

In 1965, he married Carol Link. They made their home together in Washtucna raising their four children, Sharon, Debra, Shane and Evon.

Throughout his life he had a wheat treating business, drove school bus, owned and operated C&C Farms, worked for Adams County DOT and eventually the WA State DOT. The hay operation and equipment were his passion. He utilized his engineering skills; building his own harrow bed, stack retriever, rake, log splitter, go-carts and rebuilding his airplane.

He remained active in farming until the last year of his life. He was a member of the Washtucna Community Church, where he served as a trustee. He also served on the Washtucna Town Council. In addition to farming he enjoyed flying his airplane and when he could no longer do that, flying with his son, Shane, and nephew, John.

He loved all sports, but particularly basketball, playing in high school, at Eastern Washington College and in the Army. He enjoyed attending the grandkids’ sporting events and watching their inherited athleticism.

His greatest joy was spending time with family, both immediate and extended. He had a special gift of service to the elderly as well as just being a friend to all. He never knew a stranger. He often said, “I don’t know what I’m supposed to do in my life.” Many saw his special gifts even when he did not. He helped many, expecting nothing in return. Everyone will remember that big smile of welcome.

He was preceded in death by his son, Shane Clark Sullivan; parents, Hazel and George Sullivan; brothers, George, Bernard, Daniel; and sisters, Audrey Winn and Beulah Blankenship.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Sullivan; daughters Sharon (Joe) McKeirnan of LaCrosse, Debra (Rick) Kelley of Snohomish and Evon (Mike) Jones of LaCrosse; 10 grandchildren, Keith and Bo Sullivan, Kayla and Matt McKeirnan, Ethan and Jack Kelley, Madeline and Holly Sullivan and Blake and Austin Jones; brother, Sydney Sullivan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial was held on Monday, June 3, at the Washtucna Community Church. The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Adams County Cemetery District No.1, South 165 Cedar, Washtucna, WA 99371, or the Whitman Hospital Foundation, 1200 W. Fairview Street, Colfax, WA 99111.