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Clifford Mark Govaerts

1949 - 2010

Clifford Mark Govaerts obituary, 1949-2010, Cupertino, CA

BORN

1949

DIED

2010

Clifford Govaerts Obituary

A resident of Cupertino, CA, Cliff passed away in his sleep on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at his home. He was born in Petaluma, CA on Christmas Day, 1949 to Gus and Norma Govaerts. He was a successful tax attorney in Santa Clara, CA. He practiced tax law and was an Adjunct Professor at Santa Clara University for ten years. A third generation member of the Lions Club, he was a proud member who served the efforts of Lions. Cliff was a past president of the Cupertino Host Lions from 1994-1995 and served the District Governor as Cabinet Secretary in 1998-1999. Cliff is survived by his loving children, Michael and Melissa of Cupertino; his brother Martin Govaerts of Brea, CA; and his aunt, Margot Govaerts of Petaluma. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Christine.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Published by Petaluma Argus-Courier from Sep. 23 to Oct. 23, 2010.

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