Gretchen L. Clark, 62 of Ashland, NE, entered into rest on Monday, September 8, 2014 at her home in Ashland. She was born on April 17, 1952 in York, NE to James and Irma (Salmon) Belcher. Gretchen’s family moved to Ashland when she was 6 years old and, in 1970, she graduated from Ashland High School. On September 29, 1979, she was married to John Clark in Ashland. Gretchen worked for 44 years at Ameritas in Lincoln as a computer technician until her retirement in August of 2014. She was a member of the American Legion #129 Auxiliary.

Gretchen was a very strong woman that always had a positive outlook on life. She loved fishing with her husband and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Family was the most important thing in her life and she loved caring for her family. Gretchen was a beautiful person that enjoyed gardening and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by husband, John Clark; daughters, Jodi (Brett) Curtis of Ashland and Cindy Clark of Lincoln; grandchildren, Kennedy Johnsen and Liam Curtis; sisters, Veronica Langan of O’Neill, NE and Genevieve Swanson of Kansas.

Preceded in death by grandson, Calvin Curtis.

Pastor Lisa Sherman will be officiating.