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2014
Brian Clawson Obituary
Feb. 7, 1953-Mar. 21, 2014
Resident of Indianola, WA - formerly of Santa Clara, CA
Musician, entrepreneur, sailor, pilot but most importantly, a dear friend to many, our Brian passed away suddenly in his home at the age of 61.
Growing up in Santa Clara, Ca, Brian early on exhibited superior electronics knowledge, from building one of the first guitar "Talk Boxes" made popular later by Peter Frampton, to laser systems and early computers.
Moving away from California in the early 80's, Brian settled in the Seattle area where he started his medical billing software company, Seasoft. He loved the Pacific Northwest and Pennsylvania, where he had so many friends and family. And everyone Brian met became part of his extended family. He was able to turn any pleasure or business trip into an adventure, always finding a place to visit that was music/guitar influenced.
We can hear Brian jamming somewhere with Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman and Rory Gallagher.
Check http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com, type in Brian's name for his website to see dates and locations for memorials in Santa Clara and Seattle. Our thoughts and prayers are with Heidi and his beloved dogs, Jimi and Lucy.
Brian is survived by his wife Heidi, his parents Merle and Marilyn (Santa Clara, CA) and his brother Dennis, sister-in-law Tamara and niece Caroline (San Jose, CA) and brother Garry and his fiancé Linda Sheley (Milford, OH)
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Jacque Dear
August 26, 2014
I'm so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Brian via SeaSoft for nearly 20 years. Always kind, professional and helpful. Condolences to his family and friends.
Randi Laudenlsager
April 1, 2014
Brian, beautiful soul. We will miss you, and will never forget you. Love.
Randi, Max and Carly (Indianola, WA/Vermont)
Vic McFadden
April 1, 2014
Rest in Peace Brian and to all your friends and family I'm sorry for your loss.
David Niehenke
March 29, 2014
Cousin you will be missed RIP
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