CHAPTER 37 - DEATH & FUNERAL

From Richard's memoirs, recovered from his original WordPerfect files

Richard C. Clarke

IN CASE OF DEATH OF
RICHARD CONRAD CLARKE

1.  Obtain at least 10 copies of Death Certificate, to be submitted as follows:

A.  Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 1416 Ninth Street, P. O. Box 1953, Sacramento, Calif. 95809.

Telephone:  (916) 326-3848.

Give them the following data:

PERS Account No. 1-01-171954
Social Security No. 552-12-7205

Notify PERS of Death and ask that retirement checks be mailed to F. DeVonne Clarke - direct to Bank of America checking Account No. 06686-03452 in Westlake Village - same as has been done for Richard C. Clarke.  It may take 2 or 3 months to get it done (They are very slow).  Meanwhile use money from other accounts.  Amount of check each month should be the same for DeVonne as it has been for Richard.

NOTE:  There is a death benefit of $2,000.00 to be paid to DeVonne.  (Should be paid immediately upon their receipt of Death Certificate.)

Also notify University of California Benefit Programs, 2111 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, Calif. 94720.

Telephone:  (415) 642-3336.

Also phone UCLA Retirement Office and notify them of Death.  Let them know PERS (above) has been notify by mail.  UCLA Retirement Office Telephone No. is (213) 825-4353.  (May not be a good number anymore. Okay 9/30/88)

NOTE:  Health Insurance with Kaiser and Dental Care with Delta Dental Plan of California (Calif. Dental Service) will continue for DeVonne after death of Richard.

Dentist will submit claim forms direct to Delta for work done.

NOTE:  All health work must be done by Kaiser except in emergency.  Anything done outside of Kaiser will not be paid for by Medicare.  Must get to hospital at Woodland Hills or use clinic in Newbury Park when applicable.

B.  Veterans Administration

Federal Building, Fort Snelling, St. Paul, Minn. 55111

Notify VA of Death.  Insurance File No. and Policy No. is V 1226 64 44

Amount:  $5,000.00 payable to DeVonne.  (If DeVonne is dead $5,000.00 is split equally between sons, Dicky, Reggie & daughter, Kandy.)

Premium is $15.20 paid monthly by automatic transfer from Bank of America checking account in Westlake Village.  Stop payment after death.  Refund may even be available depending upon date of death and time of last payment.

VA Policy is in Safety Deposit Box Y1933 in Bank of America Westlake Village Branch.  (Submittal of Death Certificate with letter giving Policy No. for identification should be all the VA needs to send check for $5,000.00.

For any questions, phone (toll free) 1-800-422-8079.

C.  Social Security

Office at 1414 East Thou Oaks Blvd, Thou Oaks, Calif. 91360.  Phone:  (800) 252-9311

Keep first check received after death.  (Check is mailed directly to Bank of America Checking Account in Westlake Village Branch.)  All subsequent checks should be returned to Social Security Office.  Ask Bank how to handle this as check is mailed directly to them.  (I don't think they even send a check, it may be another computerized transmittal.)

NOTE:  The Social Security amount DeVonne is receiving at time of death of Richard should be adjusted by the Social Security Administration.

D.  Military

Army Air Force Honorable Discharge papers are in Safety Deposit Box No. Y1933 at Bank of America Westlake Village Branch. Mortuary should be able to arrange for American Flag at funeral that will be given to DeVonne.

Mortuary should also be able to tell who to notify in the Military of death.  (Notification to Veterans Administration may be enough.)  There may be other Military death benefits.

E.  Exxon Company, P. O. Box 3505, Houston, Texas 77001

Telephone:  (713) 680-6500

In case of death in Auto Accident (also may include Aircraft) notify Exxon.  Insurance Policy is in Safety Deposit Box No. Y1933 at Bank of America Westlake Village Branch.

Policy pays $20,000.00 in case of death. We are making monthly payments of $2.75 on Exxon Gasoline billing.  Coverage is for both DeVonne and Richard.

F.  Auto & House Insurance is with State Farm Insurance Co.

Agent:  Craig Camp, 31030 Agoura Road, Westlake Village, Calif. 91361.  Telephone:  (818)991-1211

2.  Financial Accounts for Richard & DeVonne are in the following Mutual Funds:

Putnam Calif. Tax Exempt
Putnam High Income Govt. Trust
Benham CTFT Long Term Portfolio
Dreyfus US Govt. Intermediate Sec LP
Dreyfus Calif. Tax Exempt Bond Fund

The amounts in the above accounts will vary from time to time but normally there will be a total amount in all the accounts of approximately $30,000.00.

3.  Cemetery Arrangements:

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, Calif. 91362

Companion Lawn Crypts - Plot No. 1 - 2046
Oak Knoll Gardens.  Already paid $1,958.00 which includes:

Companion Vaults & Endowment Care
Recorded Deed is in Safety Deposit Box Y1933.

Yet to pay:  Opening & Closing
Caskets
Marker

4.  Coin Collection

To be located in Kandy's new vault.

Purchase prices are shown on listing kept with coins.  Most coins are Silver, some Gold, and some of non-precious metals.

To dispose of coins contact a reputable coin dealer for best method of selling.  (Should get at least what was paid for them.)  Should sell only when Gold is $600.00/ounce and Silver is $20.00/ounce, or higher.

I would prefer coins to be left to Kandy to hold for one of her children that she will find interested enough to keep them.  The longer they are held the more valuable they become, usually.

5.  Contents of Safety Deposit Box No. Y1933.

Original Wills for DeVonne & Richard prepared by:

Byron C. Finley, Attorney
14600 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 402, Panorama City, Calif, 91402.  Telephone:  (818) 892-7600
Automobile Pink Slip, Birth Certificates
Marriage License, Army Discharge Papers
Auto Insurance Policy, House Insurance Policy
Signature Stamp, Letters from Kandy & Judie
Real Estate Papers on House in Westlake Village
Photos of Home Furnishings
Bette Clarke Will (has made a new one since this one)
Veterans Administration Insurance Policy
Expired Passports & Health Certificates
Expired International Driver's Licenses

7.  Safety Deposit Box Keys Location

Box No. Y1933 - Bottom right hand drawer of desk in Den. (In cigar box)
- Duplicate key is on key ring in top dresser drawer in master bedroom.

8.  First Federal Savings Bank of California

401 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, Calif. 90401
Telephone:  (213) 458-3011

Checking & Savings Account No. 0-129792-8

Holds mortgage on house at 894 Hartglen Avenue, Westlake Village, Calif. 91361.

Monthly payment is fixed at $320.00 per month.  Bank is authorized to transfer $320.00 on the 10th of each month from Savings Account No. 0-129792-8 to Loan Account No. 0-922245-6.

Must deposit money to Checking & Savings Account regularly (monthly) to cover transfer and checks written for such items as:  Home Insurance, Auto Insurance, Property Taxes, Etc.

9.  Major Bills to Pay and Date:

House Payment  - Automatic Transfer of $320.00 each month on the 10th of the month.
*Home Insurance - Approx. $330.00 Annually.  Due May 17th
*Auto Insurance - Approx. $960.00 in Two Payments. (1 Car) $480.00 due 29 June and 29 December.
Veterans Insurance - $15.20 Monthly due on 1st of Month.  Automatic transfer to VA each month.
*Property Taxes - Approx. $1,150.00 Annually in Two Payments.  $575.00 Due 10 Apr & 10 Dec
*Block Disposal - Pay Quarterly in Feb, May, Aug & Nov $35.10 (currently)
*Ventura County Cable TV - Pay monthly. $21.24 (currently)
Christmas Club - Automatic Transfer from Bank of America Checking Account.  $50.00 each month.  Year begins in Nov and ends in Oct. $600.00/year.
Safety Deposit Box - Automatic Transfers from Bank of America Checking Account. $30.00 Box Y1933 on 10 May. Bank notifies Transfer will be made.

* Bill sent to us.

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For my funeral service I will take a page out of my Cousin Barbara's book and request the following:

Service to be conducted by current Ward Bishop in the Westlake Village Ward Chapel

Invocation - Home Teacher

Opening Remarks - Bishop

Eulogy - Richard Lionel Clarke (my son)

Vocal Solo -  “I am a Child of God” or “How Great Thou Art” (Female Vocalist)

Sermon - Roger H. Zierenberg, Jr. (my son-in-law)

Preach the Gospel taking script from King Benjamin's Address.

Vocal Solo - “Oh My Father” (Male Vocalist)

Remarks - Stewart Burton

Benediction - High Priest

Dedication of Grave - Richard Lionel Clarke