My deepest condolences goes out to the family of Clas and his friends. Although I haven't seen Clas myself for many, many years, I feel very sad to hear from my sister Ann in Mölle, Sweden, that he passed away and at such an early age. Two, in memory articles about Clas were published in Helsingborgs Dagblad (the local newspaper).  Our family has followed him and the Wihlborg family through the years.   
   My parents in Helsingborg/Mölle, Sweden, Hjördis and Lennart Blomberg, were very good friends with Birgit and Bengt Wihlborg and sometimes, growing up, we kids were included in get togethers, a full day of fun, food and laughter, 7 kids, 4 adults.  
   One of my good memories of Clas is, when our family went to his gymnasium (high school) graduation. I remember how popular he was, already back then, 1966, outgoing and bright, with several Dixieland jazz bands coming and going. Lots of people, action, music and dancing. Just a good time, before Clas was starting his independent, busy life away from home. 
   You, Lee, and Clas, visited my mum in Mölle. My husband Tony and I, have taken over that house after mum's passing, but we also live in Ontario. My sister Ann kept the other house in Mölle, Krabbebo, Another time, Clas was at a conference at Grand Hotel in Mölle and he took his time to pay my mum a visit. It made her very happy. 
My older sister Eva, that was the same age as Clas, went to the mother Birgit's funeral, so hopefully Clas and some of you had time to exchange a few words with her. Eva passed away after 4 years of fighting cancer, 70 years old and it's such robbery. 
  I feel for you Lee, (we haven't met) Sigbritt, (that we've seen now and then) Margareta and Marie-Louise with families and friends. I wish you all the best and may Clas stay in our hearts and rest in peace.
Vanda Blomberg Delitala
Grand Bend, Ontario and Mölle, Sweden 

Dear Lee:
I wish I were at the memorial. I just found out about the day/time/place.
Clas was a great colleague, smart, insightful, creative, funny and very caring. When we met a few decades ago, my daughter Burcu was 2 years old I think and Clas had presented her with a stuffed toy, an armadillo. She thought it was a porcupine and named her Spikey. That was about 30+ years ago. Spikey has been her favorite toy and now Burcu passed it on to her daughter Ilayda. 
Clas will always be remembered. 



I was deeply saddened to hear about Clas' death. I worked with him for several years at Copenhagen Business School, and look back at our cooperation with fond memories. He came as a whirlwind into our daily activities and attempted to lift the understanding of law  through economic methods. I came to appreciate his intelligence and perceptiveness and also his good-naturedness and his kindness. 
My thoughts now go to you, Lavinia. I remember you (from the fine classes you gave on writing). Please accept my deepest condolences.  

-Henrik Lando

Dear Lee,

It has been many years, even decades, since we last saw one another, but I want to send my condolences. When I came out to Los Angeles in the mid-1980s, Clas was one of the reasons that I accepted the position at USC. His combination of humanity and kindness, intelligence, and the ability to have fun with his friends was a rare combination that enhanced my time on the West Coast. Clas liked to tease, but one of the keys to his likability was his willingness to tease himself too! 

I always missed him once I left for New York, and know that he leaves wonderful memories with friends, colleagues and students in California, Sweden and elsewhere.  Clas was truly a person that improved our lives, and we were all lucky to be able to call him a friend.

Please Lee, feel free to get back in touch, and best wishes at this most difficult time.

Peter

Dear Lee,
Please accept my condolences.
Clas was not simply my generous friend. Ever since I met him in 1988, he has acted as my big brother, keeping himself in the shadows but always looking out for me. Indeed, I owe him an irreparable professional debt for whatever I have done since the beginning of the 1990s. I will never, ever forget the wonderful times Kasturi, Ishanti and I spent with you guys. For me, you were like family. I am devastated.
Shubhashis.


Dear Lee, 

We are totally devastated at this terrible news. Can’t quit believe or absorb it. 

What a warm, caring , wonderful friend he was. I will deeply miss him. 

I am anxious to talk with you. Pl let me know a number to call. We are now back in India. 

Our most heartfelt condolences. 

May you have the strength to bear this irreparable loss. 

Rakesh 

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Clas Gunnar Wihlborg

15 octobre 1947 – 13 mars 2021

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