GEOFFREY KENT CLARKE

Powell River lost a remarkable, valued and dedicated man recently; a loss that has reverberated in many hearts over the last two weeks.

Geoff Clarke died suddenly on August 31 while camping in the Kootenays. Known as a tireless advocate for children, he worked for Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services Society, served as a school board trustee for eight years; belonged to the Powell River Curling Club; and played hockey for the River Rats and Jokers men's hockey teams. He also served in many other community groups.

Over 400 people gathered last Saturday, September 11, 2004 to pay tribute to Clarke whose too brief life touched hundreds of people and whose energy animated many different organizations. Speaker after speaker described his commitment to children, his love for his family, his sense of adventure and his determination to have fun.

The moving testimonials paid tribute to an extraordinary man who will be greatly missed. The large gathering of people from every aspect of Powell River was testimony itself to Clarke, a man who lived what he believed and garnered the respect and admiration of those who knew him best.

Submitted by: Iris Kramer-Clarke