Sheila Rose Clark

Sheila Rose Clark 69, passed away on January 3, 2025, at St. Michael’s Medical Center in

Silverdale after suffering from a catastrophic stroke in late December. Sheila was born to

Herman and Dolores Clark on May 11, 1955, in Bremerton, Washington. She was raised in

Bremerton and Olalla and attended local schools, graduating from South Kitsap High School in

1973. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Puget Sound and was

a first-grade teacher in the Bremerton school district retiring in 2020.

In her childhood years Sheila enjoyed camping and trout fishing with family at Spirit Lake. In

later years during the summer months, she enjoyed berry picking in the mountains and walking

the beaches on the Washington coast. She looked forward to family gatherings for holidays /

special occasions and monthly trips to the casino where she was often a lucky winner on the

slot machines!

Sheila was a member of the National Education Association (NEA) and was a kind and caring

first grade teacher leaving an enormous legacy in the thousand or so students that she

encouraged and positively influenced during her many years of teaching. She was also a

member of the United States Bowling Association (USBC) bowling on weekly leagues and

tournaments for many years. Her competitive spirit will be missed.

Sheila is survived by her brother Jerry and sister-in-law Connie Clark; three nephews, Jerry Jr.,

Ryan (Autumn), Daniel (Amber) and two grandnephews. She was predeceased in death by her

parents and younger brother Phillip Clark. We will have a family gathering in the spring or

summer. In lieu of flowers please donate in memory of Sheila to the American Kidney Fund on

their website. The website address is https://give.kidneyfund.org/donate-now