Clark Jay Lasley, 67

Clark Jay Lasley, 67, of Tama, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home. Traditional Graveside Services were held Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Morgan Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Wake was held Monday evening at the Eagle Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement.

Clark was born on December 29, 1955, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Jessup and Leila (Buffalo) Lasley.

Clark enjoyed dancing in his younger years. He liked watching COPS, Westerns and playing Solitaire.

Survivors include two sons, Waylon Lasley, of OK, and Jesse Lasley, of Des Moines; sisters, Priscilla Wanatee, of Tama, Peggy (Johannes Sr.) Wanatee, of Tama, Patsy Lasley, of Tama, Stella Mae (Ray) Young Bear, of Tama, Eloise Lasley, of Tama, and Darlene Snowball, of MD; adopted siblings and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Carmen Wanatee, 1st Eloise Lasley, Nadine Big Bear and Violet Cleveland; brother, Gordon Lasley Sr; and his twin brother, Mark Jay Lasley.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is assisting the family with the arrangements.