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the passing of rex clark
the passing of rex clark
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centralvalleylofts
33 posts
Mar 15, 2006
5:48 PM
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im very surprised that no one has mentioned this mans name since his passing on march 4th/2006 one of the founders of northern california roller club, i did not know him personally. but i hope one of you did
steve loza
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C.J.
46 posts
Mar 15, 2006
5:50 PM
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Sorry to hear about this mans passing. My prayers are with his family.
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Vibey
40 posts
Mar 15, 2006
6:09 PM
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Prayers and deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends during their time of loss.
Vibey
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kcfirl
3 posts
Mar 16, 2006
1:04 AM
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A Tribute to an Icon
Rex Clark passed away on March 2 and the roller fanciers throughout the fancy and especially those of us in Northern California have lost an icon. He was one of the founding members of the Northern California Roller Club and was the heart and soul of our club. Rex always put the welfare of others before his own. His overriding purpose was to see others, and especially young people, find the same enjoyment he had for these wonderful birds. Whether it was starting out a new fancier with birds fee of charge, being the club secretary, treasurer, bulletin editor, or president, or just a kind word after a fly to encourage a new flyer, Rex was always there for us.
Without exception, from his immediate family to those who had contact without Rex through the years, whether via 4-H, Iris flower shows, show chickens, elementary schools field trips to his backyard bird menagerie, and the roller pigeon fraternity, had nothing but good to say about the man. No matter the circumstances, Rex never uttered a bad word about anyone. He always saw the positive, and the potential for good in each person he knew.
Rex will never be replaced – but is legacy will live on in the flyers of this area. I’m certain I was not the only one that took away a change of heart in regards to my relationships with fellow flyers and the sport as a while. The real benefit of our sport is about improving our kits yes, but it is so much more about the relationships with the fellow flyers. As the current president of the NCRC, I certainly fell it my duty to be more kind, gentle, and humble in my approach. I believe all of those of us in attendance feel the same.
As a fitting finale to the occasion, the more than 20 pigeon flyers that attended his funeral participated in a white homing pigeon release at the conclusion of his internment. As the storm clouds swirled, and the cold driving rain drenched the ground, we tossed the birds up in memory of our friend and called out “eyes skyward” his favorite during competitions. As we watched the birds climb through the gloom, a break in the clouds to the west let the sun through and a massive rainbow formed as the birds climbed and we remembered our friend fondly and contemplated our true friend’s impact on the sport and our lives.
Thank you Rex and we will always remember you.
Official Obituary
Rex Clark died on March 2, 2006 at Stanford Medical Center. he was born on March 4, 1938 in Chico, Calif. to Leonard and Annie Clark.
A lifelong Orland resident, he attended local schools and then went to Chico State University majoring in business and also playing basketball for the Wildcats.
He spent his working career in the retail business, becoming a well-known and friendly face in this small community.
Rex had more hobbies than time. He enjoyed time spent with family camping and fishing. He also enjoyed attending any and all of his childrens' and then grandchildrens' sporting events, plays and performances.
Locally known as the "bird man" for his hundred of fancy pigeons, exotic pheasants, doves and chickens. He entertained countless school children who were brought to his house on field trips to see his collection of birds and flower gardens.
He volunteered over 30 years as a 4-H leader and was very involved in community events especially the county fair. He was a member and officer of many avian and flower clubs over the years and greatly enjoyed flying and competing his performing roller pigeons. He also liked raising and showing iris flowers with his loving wife, Shirley.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of Orland; daughter, Debbie of Sacramento; sons, Russ of Orland and Scott of Corning, along with 13 wonderful grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral services will be Friday, march 10 at 1 p.m. at F.D. Sweet & Son Mortuary, 825 A St., Orland, Calif. Interment at Orland Masonic Cemetery.
Published in the Chico Enterprise-Record on 3/7/2006.
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motherlodelofts
643 posts
Mar 16, 2006
8:45 AM
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Good job Ken , I was saddend when I heard it , he was that kind of guy.
Scott
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fhtfire
363 posts
Mar 16, 2006
10:20 PM
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Ken,
very nice post! I only met the man a couple of times. He seemed like a very nice person. I am sad for the loss of a great pigeon man.
rock and ROLL
Paul Fullerton
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