He was born in Perry, Iowa, on June 22, 1906.

Clarke and his family moved to Mercer Island, Washington when he was young.

Clarke received his bachelor's degree from University of Washington and his law degree from University of Washington School of Law.

[1][2][3] He died three days after his 100th birthday on June 25, 2006.

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