Geoffrey Graham Clarke

Geoff leaves to mourn his loving wife of over 39 years, Randi, his adored sons, Jason and Thomas with Thomas’s wife Kenzie, as well as brother Cameron Clarke (Janice), and sisters Robyn Fowler (Chris) and Allison Clarke-Hubner (David). Nieces Ainslie and Beth Fowler, nephew Tobin Hubner, and nieces Amelia Hubner, and Nadia Clarke share in this loss. Geoff is also survived by his stepmother Tove Clarke and is predeceased by his father, Charles Robert Clarke and mother, Hazel Violet Ellen Clarke.

Many dear, long-time friends in Geoff’s hometown of North Vancouver as well as more recent friends in Prince George and elsewhere feel this loss terribly.

A mechanical engineer (UBC 1990), Geoff spent many years in North Vancouver, designing and testing steering systems for ships. This work took him to many places in the world. Since 2006, Geoff was an Industrial Technology Advisor for the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program in the Prince George region. Geoff earned an MBA to facilitate more adept handling of the business side of entrepreneurial clients’ projects.

Geoff’s engineering proclivities carried over to projects at home and at the family cabin. He was never happier than when he was rebuilding his 1975 TR6, or an old canoe, a decrepit family sailboat, a beautiful cabin deck, or laying water pipes, building a raft, rebuilding an outhouse— the list of projects is endless. His meticulously organized home workshop was a project in and of itself! In most of these endeavours Geoff had either his sons Jason and Thomas or his friends, especially Chris Gilmour, working alongside (or taking orders!). An exacting technician, Geoff was also a fun-loving, musical, caring person, who wore his heart on his sleeve. His interests ranged widely to include fishing, camping, reading history and poetry. Geoff was a true Renaissance spirit who loved his family beyond measure.

Celebration of Life TBA at a later date.

Rest in peace dear Geoff.