Arlene Mae (Clark) Schoorl Obituary (1949

Arlene May (Clark) Schoorl, 71, of Unity, Oregon, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020, at her home in Unity, Oregon. A public Celebration of Life Potluck to be held on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at the Unity Community Hall from 10:30 AM until 2:30 PM. On April 22, 1949, Arlene was born along with a twin sister Darlene to the parents of Dale and Ruth Clark. Early childhood years were spent in the areas of Huntington and Durkee, Oregon. In 1960 her family moved to Haines, Oregon, where she continued grade school then on to Baker High School for graduation in 1968. Early on, in support of her livelihood, she worked at different positions. While living in Payette, Idaho, she was employed as a long haul truck driver. Upon driving for several years, she decided to work in the gold mining industry. To accommodate this new occupation venture, she moved to Battle Mountain, Nevada. With a new opportunity in life, she relocated to Unity, Oregon, in 1980. She was employed at the Burnt River School District, of which she spent her remaining working years in varying capacities until her retirement in 2008. While living in Unity, she met Rex Shoorl, which culminated in marriage on May 26, 1988. Arlene and Rex had many common interests. They enjoyed the serenity of the area that afforded them camping, fishing, and country exploring. She cherished the times spent with friends and family there. Her charitable heart benefited St. Jude's Children's Hospital as well the community of Unity. Social media afforded her the special time spent conversing with her beloved children and grandchildren. Being spread far and wide, they became as close as her fingertips and a screen away. She was dedicated to never forgetting a birthday of any of her children. One loving comment stated so sweetly by a grandaughter exemplified Arlene's love. "Thank you for always trying to check up on me and Mom -Thank you for showing me that caring for others matters more than anything else -Thank you for teaching me to put God first and to also not to put up with anyone treating me wrongly -I am so blessed to be part of you. My heart is heavy today...You are loved...You are Gold...until I see you again." This statement is also a reflection of our entire family's sentiment. Survivors include her husband, Rex Schoorl of Unity. Oregon. Sister, Darlene, and husband Charles Wendt of Weiser, Idaho. Children Dale (J.R.) Clark and wife Kim Clark of Jerome, Idaho. Tammy O'Dell of Bridger, Wyoming. Evan and wife Christine Pritchett of Roswell, Georgia. Candace (Candy)Tooley of Battle Mountain, Nevada. Darla and husband Tony Liebhardt of Battle Mountain, Nevada. Twelve Grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arlene was preceded in death by her Father, Dale E. Clark, Mother, Ruth Clark Ballo, Sister, Catherine Kay Bailey.