Clarence E. Marker Obituary
We announce the death of Clarence E. Marker (Santa Maria, California), born in Ellinwood, Kansas, who passed away on June 3, 2026, at the age of 89. Clarence will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clarence E. Marker to pay them a last tribute.
Clarence will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Clarence will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Clarence’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Sally Gaudette Marker; his children, Ron, Sally Anne Smith of Nipomo and Don McKinnon of Downey; his nephews, Kevin (Cindy Blevins) and Doug (Karen Blevins); his niece Diane Barker of Osage Beach, Missouri.; his close friend Harold "Mac" McMullen; and his parents, Clarence "Shorty" Marker and Vineta Marker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a local Alzheimer's organization, a cause that was important to Clarence throughout his lifetime.
