DENNIS "SHADOW" CLARK

DENNIS CLARK Obituary

CLARK, DENNIS "SHADOW" Dennis "Shadow" Clark died September 9, 2010, after a short battle with cancer. He kept his great sense of humor until his final breath. He is survived by his three sons, Michael, Chuck, and Steven and was preceded in death by David. Shadow married Jeanette Crosby along with her three daughters Michelle Fox, Roxanne Fishbeck and Marina Sandberg on July 12, 1975. Shadow loved the girls as if they were his own. Shadow retired from Teledyne Ryan after 40 years and continued working as a country music entertainer at county fairs and nightclubs. Shadow was one of 18 children born by Lillian Bissette of Redfield South Dakota and was raised in a house full of love and laughter. Shadow's passions in life were fishing, spending time with his family and a cold "Bud." We are greatful for the 80 years we had with him. Services to be held Friday Setember 24th, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3450 Clairemont Drive at 3:00 p.m. Family and friends are welcome.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Sep. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for DENNIS CLARK

12 Entries

Tim Clark

February 23, 2023

Uncle Shad was a great man. He used to sing at All the family reunions beside playing just about every where in So. Cal. In the 60´s, 70´s, 80´s and 90´s. His brother, my Uncle Jack (real name (Fred), told me that Shadow Clark sang at the Grand Ole Opry, and won the singing contest held there some time in the 60´s. I accidentally ran into Shad one time I was at the Del Mar Fair in Del Mar, Cal. performing once in `78-`79. Shad was the second youngest of 18 Children born of Lillian Mayes. Some of those 18 I remember are: Elnora, Betty, Howard, Carol (M), Bob, Jack (Fred), Chuck, Ty, Shadow (Dennis) and Ivan, the youngest of the Clark´s is my Father. Maxine was killed in a plane crash back in the 50´s some where in MT, along with a sister. All Shadow´s boys, Mike, Chuck, Steve and David made an appearance in a Sears / Roebuck Television Commercial in 1970 or `71.

Delores Sandberg

October 3, 2010

We first met Dennis when our son Don, married Marina. When Brandon was born we came to know him as Papa Shadow. When we came to visit him in San Diego he was always happy. We remember how he loved to garden and grew cherry tomatoes which are still Brandon's favorite. He shared the love of the guitar with Brandon as well, which inspired Brandon to take lessons. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Dick and Delores Sandberg (Yakima, WA)

Michelle Fox

September 27, 2010

Shadow,
You were the love that my mother, Jeanette, needed and wanted in her life! You brought happiness to her and her 3 daughters! We love you and all that you mean to our family! We will miss you so much!
Love, Michelle

Cheryl Turner

September 25, 2010

So many great times with Shadow...sleepovers with Marina and Gina.
Thanks for all the great memories you created for my daughter, Ninah, tomatoes and radishes, music and laughter! We love you!

Brandon Sandberg

September 24, 2010

My grandpa Shadow was such a major influence in my childhood and growing up. He's the reason I learned guitar and I thank him for teaching me that hardwork and dedication pay off. His accomplishments are inspiring. I love you Papa Shadow, but I know that you will forever be with us in spirit.

curt /mel Aman

September 23, 2010

uncle shad.. i will miss the heck out of you., I always enjoyed our visits. with a cold one and a guitar , playing and singing the old tunes that you loved so much . you really hid your illness from evryone so well.mel and i will miss you, but we know that you are in a better place with your loved ones.vious condios. halisco.
curt and mel. (richland Oregon.)

Marina Sandberg

September 23, 2010

You came into my life when i was just four years old. Through the last forty-one years you have always been a huge positive figure in my life.You were not my Father but you were and always will be my DAD. I Love and miss you,Marina

Jim & Carol Garinger

September 22, 2010

We have known Shadow a long time, moved on Providence Rd. in 1958. We new his brother and family and went to some of his family music get to gathers. Carol use to buy tomatoes from Shadow, he was a friendly guy, sorry to see him go, he was a year older than me. Jim & Carol Garinger

September 22, 2010

I miss my little brother, we had great times when we was growing up. I will miss you, you were so kind to me, I was blessed having such a great brother. Thank you for all the memories, love always your big sister Evelyn Mayes (San Diego CA)

Janet Skinner

September 21, 2010

I wish I had the chance to know Shadow. From the few stories I have heard of him he seems like the kind of person the world needs more of! I'm sure he is watching over all of you with love and a smile.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Teresa Spire

September 21, 2010

You will dearly missed Uncle Shadow,
I love you with all my heart

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