Patricia Joyce Heilig Clark passed away on March 23, 2026 in Cedar City, Utah. She was 90 years old. Born to William Melvin Heilig and Wanda Jean Randall Dockstader on August 7, 1935 in Preston Idaho. Her mom later married James Dono Dockstader who raised Pat and her brother Billy as his own. Her mom and dad opened the Paiute Cafe in Cedar City where Pat learned to wait tables at a very young age. In her early married life, she helped support their young family waiting tables at Milts Stage Stop. She went to Cedar High, and her best friend Virginia Clark introduced her to her brother Richard and it was a fairy tale romance for the rest of their lives. Her and Dick were married June 24, 1952 and were later sealed in the St. George temple. At this time Pat became Dicks partner in running the family livestock and farming business.
Pat faithfully served in numerous church callings throughout her life. She touched many lives with her service. Her and Dick belonged to the Hey Cedars square dance club. For years they traveled around the country attending different jamborees. She was also an active member of the Lady Wool Growers. Pat spent many enjoyable years in her bowling league. She opened “Impressions”, a ladies dress shop on main street, to help keep her six daughters well dressed and in high fashion along with the women who loved to frequent her shop.
Mom’s greatest accomplishment was her family. Mom and Dad took great pride in teaching their posterity hard work ethic. It was working on the farm and at home where we hold our fondest memories. We stand by the motto we were taught, “if you love what you’re doing, you’ll never work a day in your life.”
She is survived by her 6 daughters: Tamara (Doug) Carter, Sherry (Clayton) Truscott, Angie (Danny) Lewis, Teresa (Clay) Tom, Jennifer (Brady) Guymon, Missy (Steve, deceased) Niskala. As well as 14 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. One brother; William “Billy” (Betty) Heilig.
Preceded in death by her eternal companion Dick, Her three sons Richard, William and Collins Clark and her granddaughter Sheena Truscott and her sister Rebecca Shove.
Private family services were held on March 27, 2026. Interment was under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.