Patrick Clark

Patrick was born to Lillian & John Clark in Seattle.

He was also raised when he was young by his

beloved grandmother Elsie Osier of Bellingham, WA.

After tragically losing both parents, Patrick wound

up in the foster care system of Santa Clara County

and lived with various families for a number of years.

Due to a fortunate turn of events, Patrick was able

to attend Santa Clara University and graduated with

a bachelors in English in 1986. Later, Patrick also

studied education at the graduate level at Hayward

State University, specializing in the use of technology.

Patrick was an educator throughout his adult life,

at the pinnacle of his career he worked at different

times as the Dean of Students and Dean of Instruction

at various local colleges. But he was always in

the classroom and he had a heart for his students.

Patrick was also an accomplished lifelong musician,

working commercial gigs across the bay area. He

loved many genres of music, he was also an expert

on the history of rock & modern jazz. For several

years, he also worked as a Radio DJ.

In his private life, Patrick loved parties, concerts, and

cooking gourmet food. He was a fan of the Warriors

and basketball in general, as well as the 49ers.. For fun, 

Patrick was also an avid online chess player.

Patrick had multiple distinct circles of good friends,

as well as a loving family. Each of these distinct

communities should feel free to donate in memory

of Patrick as best you knew him, in his honor.