Clark Arthur Tea

May 4, 1934 — September 19, 2014

Rev. Clark Arthur Tea, Jr., born on May 4, 1934, in Detroit, MI, passed away September 19, 2014 at the age of 80. He resided in Cathedral City, CA at the time of his passing. Clark was a Commander in the US Navy, served as a Chaplain in Vietnam, and was awarded several medals and two Bronze Stars. Although the Navy was a major part of Clark's life, he also was an ordained Catholic priest who was in charge of five parishes before he retired. Clark is survived by his friend, Stephen Delacruz; sisters, Dorothy Kelty and Patricia Phillips; niece, Heather Roloff; and nephews, Ken Leege, Jonathan Phillips, and Andrew Phillips. A funeral mass, officiated by Fr. Jack Barker, was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert, CA on September 22. On Friday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m., a military service with honor guards will be held at Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA where he will be interred in the Mausoleum.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

43775 Deep Canyon Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Starts at 10:00 am (Pacific time)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park ~ Cathedral City

69855 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

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