Clarence Pace

Clarence Pace Jr., 90, of the Forest Grove community passed away on December 1, 2016.
Clarence was born on February 18, 1926 in Pawnee, Nebraska. He was one of four children born to Clarence Sr. & Mary Pace. Clarence attended high school in Arkansas but later earned his GED in 1962. After receiving his GED, he attended SW Teck in Klamath Falls, OR.
Clarence joined the United States Navy in January 1944 and was honorably discharged in May 1945 due to a service related injury.
He met his future wife, Kathrin Wicks, and they were married in 1944 in Pomona, CA. They made their home in Charleston, OR until 1965 when they moved to Forest Grove.
Clarence worked as a land surveyor and city engineer in various cities throughout his life. He retired in 1995. Clarence loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Clarence was a very private person but enjoyed life to the fullest. He also enjoyed ballroom dancing.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, sister, Mary, brothers, Charles and Luther.
He is survived by his sons, Jim Pace of Hillsboro, OR, David A Pace of Beaverton, OR, and 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggest donations in Clarence's name be made to The Grove and Gardens of Forest Grove or Bonney Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro, OR.