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Clyde King Obituary
March 20, 1931 - October 6, 2019
Clyde was born March 20th, 1931 to Theodore and Mrytle King in Atwater, California and passed away at home Sunday, October 6th at the age of 88 in Modesto. He was married on Valentine's Day to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Darlene Tatum for 66 years. Together they had two children, son Doug and daughter Sue Tylock (Chris Peterson), two grandchildren Andrew Tylock and Violet Tylock, and three step grandchildren Christopher Peterson, Forrest, and Rosann (deseased).
Clyde served in the US Navy on the USS Fort Marion during the Korean war. When he got out of the navy he spent his years in the produce industry. He retired from New Deal Market as the produce supervisor and buyer in 1988.
In 1959 Clyde purchased their first boat, the second love of his life and began a life of boating, waterskiing and camping. We would spend our summers camping at Woodward reservoir with our neighbors and teaching all our friends both young and old how to waterski. In 1975 mom and dad purchased their houseboat on Lake Don Pedro and spent all summer there entertaining friends and family. In the 80's they began taking trips to Canada with friends for fishing adventures. Dad was always making friends, and it was friends who intoduced he and mom to San Carlos Mexico where they spent the last 30 years building a new life, with more friends, and a true love of fishing. He taught his kids to fish for tuna and billfish and got us involved in fishing tournaments. He taught the grandkids to fish and anyone who went to visit them got their lessons too. He loved the toys, dune buggies, motorhomes, motorcycles, ATV's, but nothing was better than a day on the boat with the sun on his face.
Dad was a treasure for sure, his love of life was worn on his face, he always had a smile and kind words to say to all he met. He was blessed with a great sense of humor, kindness, and easy laugh. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed.
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Cindy Kasper
October 20, 2019
My Dear Friends,
Helen Keller once wrote:
What we once enjoyed we can never lose;
All that we deeply love becomes a part of us.
Darlene, what a love story and Valentines Day to top it off... you are such a blessed women . To be able to spend 66 years with the love of your life, not many get that privilege. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.
Suzie and Doug, your Dad was such a wonderful man, so full of life, great stories and so many, many card games. May your many wonderful memories provide comfort and carry you through this period of loss.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sharon Sales - Costigan
October 15, 2019
Rest in peace! Say hi to my mom your cousin Doris King Sales Hassler Rip 1989 at the age of 59. She will love to see you.
October 14, 2019
he was a sweet heart of a man. We had so much fun during the old days,, babies at the houseboat, skiing just had so much fun. oh the memories, last forever. RIP SWEET CLYDE.
Sheila Arnold
Deborah (Debi) Tussing (Shields)
October 13, 2019
My condolences to Darlene, Susan and Doug. So sorry for your loss. This is how I remembered his smile everytime I ran into him at New Deal. He was such a wonderful and kind man. He loved his family. Thank you for the memories at Lake Don Pedro. My prayers are being said for the family in hopes to help them through this time of much saddness.
Carl Gagliardi
October 11, 2019
Rest In Peace my friend
Garvin Cheshier
October 11, 2019
Our Sincere Condolences to Darlene and family
Garvin and Linda Cheshier
Sue Tylock
October 10, 2019
I apologize, forgot to mention in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Disabled Veterans or St Jude's. The celebration of life will be held at a later time in San Carlos, Mexico
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