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Peter Clarkson Obituary
Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, on January 31, 1923. Died May 4, 2011, and resided in San Antonio, Texas. Peter Joseph ("Pete") Clarkson, a resident of San Antonio since 1940, returned to our Lord on May 4, 2011. Pete was the oldest of ten children born to Paul Joseph and Virginia (Fischer) Clarkson. After Pete's birth in Duncan, Oklahoma, the family moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma, before finally settling in San Antonio when Pete was 17. He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Helen Rita (Richter). He is survived by his three sons and their families: Paul and wife, Daphne; Larry and wife, Shirley; and Jeff. Surviving grandchildren are Amanda and husband, Jimmy Rakowitz; Christopher; Peter Joseph ("P.J.") and wife, Erin (Blanke); Christie and husband, Joey Waldrip; and Sara. Surviving great grandchildren are Savannah and Sydney Rakowitz, and Harper and Brenden Waldrip. Pete is also survived by two sisters: Dorothy and husband, Albert DeWinne, and Mildred and husband, Jim Barger. Pete was a World War II veteran and a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He received undergraduate and graduate degrees from St. Mary's University. Until his retirement, Pete was an elementary school teacher at Olmos Elementary in North East Independent School District, teaching fourth, fifth, and sixth grades at various times. He was one of the founding parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, which he attended until his death.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 600 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78216.
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Mark Harden
May 9, 2011
I met Pete at daily Mass. He asked once if I was a deacon and I told him, no, but I was in formation to become one. After that, Pete always asked how my classes were going and said he was praying for my success. A truly holy man. Many of his fellow worshipers were concerned when he was no longer able to attend daily Mass and kept Pete in constant prayer as he underwent his final illness.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to know Pete, I wish I had known him all my life. May he rest in peace!
Brenda Lachman
May 8, 2011
While caring for Mr. Clarkson for the last two months, we had amazing conversations about God, and Jesus. He shared many of his books with me and had me reading some of them while he napped. It was an honor to care for Him.
Russell Romano
May 7, 2011
Mr. Clarkson was my 5Th grade teacher the best...He will be missed,taught us not only math and english.But about how our life is begining and going to be...What a great man he was.....Thanks Mr C
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