DENNIS "SHADOW" CLARK

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....

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)

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

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!

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.

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.)

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

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

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)