one of the measures of a significant legacy is the generation that follows.In Clark's case
he can say that the Son Austin and daughter Nancy are living examples of independent
individuals who have closen to live in a Christ centered lifestyle setting an example for their
children. They are both very caring people who are not self centered but always most
concerned for others. One could not expect much more in ones life. RIP Clark Reed.
A group of former clients met in Guelph yesterday to remember Clark and toast him on his birthday (no martinis, though). Many stories of lives changed, listening to a tape of his "Intentionality" lecture, and remembering Clark's words that we carry in our heads.
An important person in my life for 35 years. Farewell, Beautiful man!
Ron and I are celebrating your life and Birthday today at one of your favs, Return of the Sailor. We miss you and love you!
On Clark's birthday today, I am remembering that I helped him buy his Yamaha motorcycle. The next summer we planned some rides. One ride was out to Port Dover on Lake Erie. I planned an interesting route and he said, "That's not far from Waterford, Ontario, and where some of my mother's relatives, the Sutcliffes, are buried." (I don't remember what he said about why they were in Canada.) I said, "Well, later on the route, we'll also pass the cemetery where some of my relatives are buried. Let's go there, too." So we found some Sutcliffe grave markers in Waterford that were his folks and we visited the historical graves of my folks down the road. One of Clark's Sutcliffe ancestors was a railway worker and the rail line went right near my ancestors' farm. Later, in Port Dover, we made up stories about how his great-grandfather might have know mine as James Moore's crops were loaded and shipped at the train station in Simcoe, Ontario. It's a small world.
Pass-A-Grille still has a special place in my heart...it is where I first had the opportunity to know Clark the most....breakfast at the greasy spoon just down from his home....rides in Dr Feelgood and an opportunity to learn from the master. I was just 25 years old ..45 years later I have a lifetime of memories ......I know I will be sad for some time....
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed Gregory's story ...it was priceless!
Also it was wonderful to hear from Jay....a number of times Clark spoke of you and how significant and treasured your relationship was for him. Now I have a face to put to the stories.
I remember the wonderful workshops that Clark held at Five Oaks...hard work at times....heart to heart friendships, beautiful music were the best.
I was in the closing stages of my training with Clark at his 10 day therapy intensive in St Pete's Beach 1995. The whole group of clients and the two of us had gone out for dinner and some dancing. Clark was in a different vehicle than I on the return to our shared condo. My group stopped to walk the beach so by the time I got to the condo, Clark had gone to bed - after locking the door, and taking out his hearing aids. I was completely locked out. And by the time I realized my predicament, everyone else in the group had disappeared into whatever units they were staying in, at this large complex. It was after midnight, I had nowhere to stay the night!
After about an hour sitting on the curb in the parking lot pondering my options, I heard the familiar voices of two clients talking. Saved. I slept on their couch.
Clark and I had a good laugh the next morning as I vowed - always take keys.
"I love you" he said with the same warmth and sincerity as always. I paused for a moment and allowed the comforting feeling wash over me, then smiled and said "love you too Clark" and then he was gone. I could not know that this would be our last facetime together but I am so grateful that this was our ending.
When Nancy contacted me to let me know that her dad had passed I looked out over our lake and I could see Clark out in 'Dr Feelgood', hair tossing in the wind, heading full speed for the horizon......never looking back for that was done .....just eager to start his next great adventure.
Well done dear friend....this is not goodbye but farewell for now...
Lot's of memories being with Dad over the last 41 years. BBQ chicken cook outs at Pass a Grille,Ted Peters Burgers, Dr. "FeelGood" boat rides, Florida visits, Beach walks, Martinis & Cigars. All of this & so much more. A complicated man with a "Simple man" son-in-law, but some how we got along.......Love & miss you....RIP Clark....
A long full Life lived. Many good times had. Great memories. Many life lessons taught. Thankful for the time spent together with family and many lifelong relationships and extended family. One of a kind!Missed. RIP until we meet again.
