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Jeffrey Clark Obituary

CLARK, JEFFREY FERRIS; born March 19, 1949; Jeff passed away on July 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton H. Clark; his mother, Doris F Clark; and his brother, Milton R. Clark. He is survived by his brother, Bartlett L. Clark; his sister-in-law, Diane L. Clark; his beloved life-long friend, Nancy Holt; and his cherished California friends, Cheryl Modica and Elizabeth Burke. Jeff was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. As a teenager, he was president of his high school class and captain of his high school basketball team. Always a superb student, he was invited to attend Harvard University. He earned three degrees from that prominent institution. Following graduation from Harvard, Jeff moved to California where he joined the prestigious law firm of Cooper White and Cooper, eventually becoming a partner in that firm. After leaving Cooper White and Cooper, Jeff started his own law practice in California where he worked until his untimely death. Jeff became a familiar figure in Tiburon. His quick wit and friendly disposition won him many friends and admirers. Even in death, Jeff continues to contribute. His organs will be donated to the University of California San Francisco Medical Center so that students there can learn from the effects of the devastating disease that took him from us too soon. A visitation will be held at the Fernwood Funeral Home in Mill Valley, California at 12 Noon on July 19, 2013. The visitation will be followed by a Memorial Service at Fernwood at 1 p.m. on the same day. Jeff's ashes will be interred in the Clark family plot in Clarkston, Michigan at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to a local chapter of the Humane Society. Rest in peace Jeffrey Ferris Clark.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2013.

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elizabeth burke

July 19, 2023

Oh My dear dear dear dear friend.... hardly seems possible that so many yrs have passed. Miss you still so very much! We lost my mom and Lehua recently they both who loved you too. Thought of you on the 4 th remembering how we used to have bbq and you made the best burgers. We had so much fun together at 4 Lyford Dr. Sending a hug to you and remembering the day I took you to UCSF and we had such a laugh in admitting. I still tell the story and everyone just howls with laughter. I know you are well as you check in now and again . Forever your friend ! Sending Aloha to you Maluhia my fellow fish! Elizabeth

Ronald Kaupp

July 11, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cynthia Jansen

July 11, 2021

Jeff: And so another year has passed...another year without you. Hard to think that it's been this long when so often it still feels like I need to call you: to laugh with you, tell you about my life, to listen to you and share the woes of getting older. I miss you every day. I trust you are at peace. I love you still.

Cynthia Jansen

July 14, 2014

Jeff, you are much on my mind as the date approaches that I lost you. So many things I've wanted to share with you this past year. Instead of reaching for the phone for one of our many long chats, I now lam silent. I miss the path we traveled together and I miss you so. I trust you are at peace somewhere where that field of wheat is home to you. You are forever in my heart and thoughts.

July 13, 2014

Aloha Jeff, We are having a part for you today.....Obon festival and the full moon so this is a very good day to remember you. Invited folks from downtown Tiburon..... We will celebrate and toast your life. I love you my dear dear dear dear friend. I know you are doing well. I love love love you. I made a seed packet for everyone so they can plants wildflowers and think of you. Peace out Elizabeth & Chris

May 23, 2014

love you always .... miss you so. Elizabeth

john paster

April 7, 2014

rest in peace my good friend.......i will never miss the convo's and laughter we had

January 6, 2014

Missed you so this Christmas Jeff I drive by the corner where I picked you up and took you home that day in June and just sigh and smile. You are always always in my heart. It's It is loving the farm and Dennis and Lori's care and love. Miss you so . Love Elizabeth

Bill Cheek

January 5, 2014

Jeff. You snuck away without a word as was your private style. I can't imagine not being able to talk to you again. I miss you so much and always will

October 22, 2013

sending my light, love and prayers mistyped friend ..... you would giggle at my misspelling you are as always my dear dear dear dear friend... just like when we were at admitting at UCSF LOL

October 22, 2013

My dear dear friend, you are so missed each day. It is hard to believe still that you are gone and that are conversations, hugs cheering on the Sharks and holiday meals and so much laughter will be no more. You were a light in all the lives you touched. Will love you always my frined and miss you each day. aloha Nui Loa Elizabeth

Annlaug Hellesø

October 21, 2013

Jeff, my online hero. Saving me from deep waters with your big heart and wisdom. Hugs and kisses from The Viking Annlaug, your Sea friend <3 I miss you dearly @}~~)~~~

Annlaug Hellesø

October 21, 2013

Jeff, my online hero, saving me from deep waters with your big heart and wisdom. Hugs and kisses from The Viking Annlaug, your Sea friend <3

October 21, 2013

You sir were truly a gentleman and a scholar... you are missed daily.

October 20, 2013

RIP Jeff you will be missed.

October 20, 2013

You were a joy and a lot of fun. Never met you but we interacted often.

Esther Hodges

October 20, 2013

We shared many, many laughs. You had a razor wit my friend and I will miss you.

Lisa Atias

October 19, 2013

RIP Dear Friend. you will always be remembered...Loved and Missed. xoxoxox

Bettina

July 26, 2013

You knew what it meant to be a true friend - you were always kind, understanding, and willing to help. I am so lucky to have known you, and I hope you knew how much I cared for you. I miss you more than words can say. You are in my heart always.

Cynthia Jansen

July 23, 2013

Jeff, It's so very hard to imagine life going forward without you. We've been life travelers together for many, many years. You wrote "I love you deeply and fundamentally." And I you. You are gone way too soon - losing you is so very hard but I know now that you are at peace. As I travel through the rest of my years, whatever they bring, I will always want to tell you,share with you and continue to see the world, as you did - as a rather silly place. Now I must send you an endless supply of hugs and say goodbye. Farewell, my dear, dear friend.

Julia Nichols

July 21, 2013

Rest in Peace Dear Jeff. I'll always remember your kind, funny & gentle disposition during our countless encounters & intelligent conversations in Tiburon when I was passing by or delivering your mail. You were a true gentleman.

Ron Kaupp

July 20, 2013

The world is at a loss without you in it my friend. You will be greatly missed everyday. Your heart was always open. You always took the time to listen I will truly miss us try to out do each other with the origin of words. I was always on the look out for a new on to share with you. I am going to miss you so very much my good friend and will be so happy when we meet again Till that day you will be in my heart and on my mind always

Tracy Mayes

July 18, 2013

To a very kind and thoughtful high school friend, God Bless.

Tracy Mayes

July 18, 2013

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To a very kind and thoughtful friend from high school, God Bless.

July 18, 2013

Although we knew each other slightly I pray that you will know Jesus' mercy and grace in this time of passing. Peace, Deborah Harris Switzer

Myra Marshall

July 18, 2013

Your passing was way too soon... A leader in many of our memories, including mine
Myra Friedlis Marshall
San Dirgo, California

Elizabeth

July 18, 2013

I loved you in the past I love you today and I will love you always, dear darling friend.....aloha nui loa Jeff.

Lynn Sims

July 18, 2013

Dear Clark family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. May loving memories feel ur heart with comfort and joy. May you also take comfort in God's promise that "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

July 18, 2013

We are with you in spirit Jeff, my colleague and good friend.
Ben Ballard

Heather Clark duLuard

July 17, 2013

You will be missed, Uncle Jeff. Love always!

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Steve DeNio

July 17, 2013

Jeff, old friend , you will be missed.

July 17, 2013

Rest in Peace, Jeff

Maureen

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