In Re the Welfare of Clark

—Jerry D. Clark appeals a trial court order permanently terminating his relationship with his 6-year-old daughter, Eva Ada Clark, thus making her eligible for adoption. We affirm.

On October 7, 1977, in Washington, Eva Ada's natural mother relinquished all of her parental rights and duties. The natural father could not be found. On December 11, 1978, Eva Ada was declared to be a dependent child. Mr. Clark was eventually located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and, upon being contacted by the State, expressed a desire to gain custody of his then 4-year-old daughter, whom he had not supported, seen,…