[AGL] obituary

[Frances Morey]

Thanks, Harry,
  That's a lovely obit, and just as I remember Clark. 
  Frances

Harry Edwards <laughingwolf at ev1.net> wrote:
  Clark Antonio Santos

Clark Antonio Santos Clark Antonio Santos, beloved son, father, 
grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on January 14, 2006, in 
Houston at the age of 63. His strength and spirit will eternally be a 
part of all who were privileged to know him. Clark was an adventurous 
and free-spirited soul who lived life to the fullest, doing it his way 
every day. Individuality was the essence of Clark's life, from his 
trademark beard to his razor-sharp wit. Beneath his strong exterior was 
a kind and loving heart that, throughout the course of his life, saw 
him reach out to countless individuals in need of assistance whether 
they were lifelong friends or total strangers. Clark was born in 
Austin, Texas, on December 13, 1942 and was a graduate of Austin High 
School. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and went on to graduate from 
the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Business 
Administration. A Certified Public Accountant, Clark was involved in 
many entrepreneurial endeavors, including his ownership of University 
Motorcycle Rentals and Home Car Tune. He possessed a passion for 
motorcycles, as evidenced by his honeymoon cycling trip through Europe 
on his BMW with former wife Cynthia, as well as the numerous trophies 
earned from his days as a competitive racer. A proud participant of the 
Austin Ghetto in the 1960s and still today, Clark maintained 
friendships that were perpetuated by his involvement in groups such as 
the Texas Cavers. He looked forward to the annual Oldtimers reunion, 
where he was a celebrated cook. Clark always loved to travel to Mexico 
and shared many memorable moments there with his daughter, Bevin, and 
close friends. Recently, he rekindled his love of sailing as captain of 
the Sea Gypsy. His most cherished times, however, were those spent with 
his grandsons, Asher and Ramsey, of whom he was so very proud. Asher 
and Ramsey loved their "Pops" very much and know that he will watch 
over and guide them every day of their lives. Preceded in passing by 
his parents, Jose Antonio and Lena Clark Santos, he is survived by his 
daughter Bevin Santos of Dallas, her husband Shawn Heilbron, and 
grandchildren Asher Santos Heilbron and Ramsey Santos Heilbron; his 
brother David Santos of Austin and his wife Helen; dear friend Cathy 
Bradshaw of Houston; and dog Wangus. A memorial service to celebrate 
Clark's life will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Weed- 
Corley-Fish Funeral Home at 3125 North Lamar in Austin. Obituary and 
guestbook online at wcfish.com
Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 1/19/2006.  

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