"Our sympathy to the family at the loss of Pat. He was a good neighbor from way back when home was in Northridge. It was always a pleasure to visit with him any time we would see him. May peace our comfort you, The Woodward family"
In loving memory of
David Patrick Clow
July 17, 2017
David Patrick "Pat" Clow, age 93, of 418 Washington, Quincy, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:05 am in Sunset Home.
Pat was born March 17, 1924 in Quincy, Illinois, the six of eight children, of Leo and Emma Steffey Clow. He married Inez Evelyn Carder, of Knox County, Missouri, on June 25, 1948. He later married Carolyn Tournear on September 18, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2011.
Pat was a 1942 graduate of Quincy High School. On December 7, 1941 he was serving with the United States Navy on the U.S.S.Antares at Pearl Harbor and then served on the U.S.S. Wisconsin during World War II. He was called back to active duty for the Korean Conflict and served on the U.S.S. Uhlman as a Gunner's Mate First Class.
Pat worked as a bartender for 14 years at the Cuckoo Clock. He worked for many years caponizing chickens, during the summers with his children, in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Pat was also employed at Gem City Transfer for several years. From 1965 to 1991 he was a truck driver at the Illinois Veterans Home and also worked at private parties around Quincy as a bartender for a number of years.
Pat was a member of the First Christian Church, the Twin Oaks Club, and American Legion Post #37. He was a former member of Bodley Lodge. He loved to fish, garden and travel in his R.V.
Survivors include two children, Kent (Peggy) Clow of Olathe, KS, and Patti (Richard) McNay of Quincy; three grandchildren Alexandra (David) Marold of Fayetteville, NC, Mia McNay of Milwaukee, WI, and Anna McNay of Quincy; two sisters Elda Setters of Colmesneil, TX, Wilmena "Billie" Altheide of Quincy; numerous nieces and nephews; two stepdaughters Lori Thomas of Quincy and Leann (Rich) Buss of Gold Hill, OR; numerous step-grandchildren; and step-great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Pat was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Emery "Jack" Clow, Edward Leo Clow, and Frederick "Fritzie" Clow, two sisters, Jane Wheeler Davis and Mary Beth VanBlair, and a step-daughter, Kimberly Lennox.
Friends and family are invited to write a personal or private message to Pat that you may place in the casket with him during the visitation.
Services: 11:00 am on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois with full military honors conducted by the Payson VFW Post #2061.
Visitation: 9:00 to 11:00 am on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the Clow family suggests memorials to the Illinois Veteran's Home Activity Fund or the Sunset Home Activities Fund.
Tributes
"It was a pleasure caring for Pat and an honor to care for such an amazing patriot. Pat's singing always me smile. I want to thank Patti, Kent and Anna for the stories you shared with me this past week. My sympathy to you all. Pat will be missed."
"Kent: I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. He was a great patriot as are you. He set a great example in his military service as well as his life as a veteran citizen. He was a hard worker with a great sense of humor. My prayers are with you and your family."
"Kent and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Hope good memories will give you comfort at this time and in the days ahead."
"Kent and Peggy, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are will you and your family. I am here to support you in any way that I can be of help."
"Dear Patti and family, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Your memories will keep him with you always, Jan and Mike Terry"
"My condolences to your family."
"Love and Prayers"
"Patty and Kent so sorry for your loss my love and prayers are with u both."
"Kent, Patti, and both of your families, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm sure you have lots of great memories of your time spent with him. You will all be in my prayers in the difficult times ahead. May God richly bless you and comfort you during this time."
"Kent: Megan and I are so sorry for your father's passing. I hope that you and your family are able to find a little peace and tell a few funny stories as you grieve. Peace, Tory Lucas"
"Sincere sympathy and condolences are extended to the Clow Family from the Sons of the American Revolution, Kansas Society, Monticello Chapter on the loss of your beloved family member. Your family will be remembered in our Chapter Prayers at our next meeting."
"Dear Patti and family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. My thought and prayers are with you during this sad time."
"Patti and family- I'm so sorry to hear of you loss. What a great service he gave to our country. Kathy and Curtis Fauble"
"May fond memories of your father bring you comfort during this time. My prayers are going out to you and your family."
"Kent and family: We are so sorry for your loss. The obituary is a beautiful tribute to your father. He sounds like a wonderful man and a lot of fun, too! May you be comforted by your memories during the difficult days, weeks and months ahead."