Byron Dean Clark, 60, was born on May 29, 1965, and passed away on January 17, 2026, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, after an 8-year battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Byron is survived by his wife Ana Clark, daughters; Ana Luz Clark “Anita” of Ankeny, Ashley (Josh) Mulder of Des Moines and Amber (Dylan) Frazier of Golf Shore, AL., grandchildren, Ada James, Eli Henry Mulder and Wyatt James Frazier, siblings, Dianne (Steve) LeMaster of Radcliff, KY, Allen (Marjorie) Clark of Trenton, MO and Peggy Rash of Leon, IA, nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wayne Clark in 2003, and mother, Doris Elaine Clark in 2022.

 A Celebration of Byron’s Life will be held at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church (510 East First Street, Ankeny, Iowa 50021) on Friday, May 29, 2026. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., with a rosary service to follow.

 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church officiating Father James Ahenkora.  Livestream at OLIH.org. Immediately following the Mass, burial will be at Derby Cemetery in Derby, Lucas County, Iowa around 1:00 pm. There will be a luncheon at the Humeston Christian United Methodist Church in Humeston, Iowa following the burial. Services are under the direction of Fielding Funeral Home. 

Byron was born in Chariton, Iowa, to Kenneth Wayne and Doris Elaine (Wolett) Clark. He was raised in Derby on a farm east of Derby and graduated from Mormon Trail Community High School in May of 1983. After graduation, he spent most of his life in the Indianola and Ankeny areas. On April 22, 2000, Byron married Ana Espinoza in Des Moines, Iowa. Byron worked in construction for many years and eventually started his own business; Clark Construction. In 2018, he was forced to retire due to his cancer diagnosis.

He was a member of the Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, the BNFS Model Train Club, and the DM Model Aires AMA Club. Byron built an impressive collection of 3-D wooden models and enjoyed barrel racing with his horse, Audrey. He loved hot air balloon and helicopter rides, deer hunting, golfing, flying kites, birdwatching, and a good card game – often with a cat curled up nearby. Byron faced his cancer diagnosis and treatment with quiet strength and courage. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7

“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” -Psalm 34:18

 

 The family would like to thank the Oncology

doctors, nurses, and staff at Mission Cancer + Blood, part of the University of Iowa Health Care system, as well as the staff at Taylor House Hospice, for their care and compassion.

 

Memorials may be directed to:

Blood Cancer United Org. or mailed to:

Blood Cancer United Donor Services

PO BOX 22324 NY, NY 10087.