Wesley R. Clark
Obituary
Wesley R. Clark, Age 82, of Watsonville, CA, passed into the presence of our Lord on September 4, 2021.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Wesley and Martha E. Clark. He was survived by a beloved daughter, Dorothy Wiggins and Larry h/h, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was the beloved brother of six siblings and their spouses: two brothers, Robert P. Clark and Mary h/w and Charles K. Clark and Teresa h/w; and four sisters: Martha J. Althouse and Dale h/h, Virginia Schaefer and Roger E. h/h, Charlotte I. Davis and Leonard h/h, and Ethel P. O'Neill and Kevin h/h. He is also survived by sixteen nieces, nephews, and many great nieces and nephews, as well as two cousins.
Growing up on a small farm in North Willow Grove, PA with his family, he graduated from Williamson School of Mechanical Trades. He always felt that Williamsons was the springboard for his successful career which he began employed by DuPont in Delaware. While there he earned his mechanical engineering degree. His adventurous spirit took him deep sea diving for lobsters in Maine for a time, working on a ranch in Montana for a while, and exploring the Amazon for 6 months. But as an accomplished Tool and Die Maker, he set up tool and die manufacturing facilities for companies located in the US, Mexico and in the Far East. While establishing a manufacturing facility in Rapid City, SD, he got his pilot's license and would fly his single engine Cessna all over the U.S. He traveled around the world working, exploring, and pursuing his dreams. Wes found that everywhere he went he had a knack for finding work with companies needing his expertise.
At age 62, Wes retired from his position in the Research and Development Department at Seagate in Santa Cruz where he was credited with 15 patents in the computer industry. He then continued to explore the world. While his home was in Watsonville, he loved living part of each year on Mismaloya Bay, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at his condominium, enjoying the beach, and community of people there. Always willing to share his knowledge and expertise to give a helping hand, Wes enriched the lives of many people. He didn't know a stranger.
A memorial service will be held on December 9, 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church, 1380 Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale, PA. Dear to Wes' heart was Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. If you would like to make a donation in Wes' memory, please consider donating to Williamson College of the Trades, 106 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063
Published in The Pajaronian · October 4, 2021