Clarence "Clancy" Dutra

Clarence (Clancy) R. Dutra passed away on Friday, September 24, 2010. Born January 28, 1937 in San Jose, California, and raised in Pleasanton, California, Dutra attended UC Davis and graduated from San Jose State in 1959 with a degree in mathematics. He put himself through college working in the construction industry. Following graduation, Dutra worked in the electronics industry in the California Bay Area. Dutra met his wife, Ann, in 1957, while both were attending San Jose State. The two married in 1959, and celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in June. The Dutra's moved to Siskiyou County in 1973, and became ranchers in Montague. Dutra retired from ranching in 2005. A dedicated and involved citizen, Dutra spent much of his spare time in volunteer, elected, and appointed service. He served the people of Siskiyou County as a County Supervisor 1992-1996. He served two terms on the Siskiyou County Grand Jury, and served the Siskiyou County Farm Bureau in many capacities including president and as Farm Bureau representative on the Range Management Advisory Committee (RMAC) advising the Board of Forestry and Secretary of Agriculture on range issues. In his many years of service, Dutra also served with the Montague Baseball Association, Rotary International, on the Senior Advocacy Center Board of Directors, and most recently, on the Siskiyou County Fair Board of Directors. He received many awards and recognitions for his service and contributions including Siskiyou County's Man of the Year for 1984. A point of pride for Dutra was his consistent commitment to water and forestry issues. As a member of the RMAC, Dutra chaired the Rangeland Water Quality subcommittee, and was instrumental in the development of the State's Rangeland Water Quality Plan. He was proactive on water issues and had the opportunity to implement policy strategies that were based on science and good conservation practices that were not detrimental to industry. Dutra is survived by his wife Ann, daughters Vicki Lange (Dave) and Pattie Dutra (Jeff Singewald), son Scott Dutra (Patience), and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Eva and Clarence M. Dutra. Friends are invited to attend A Celebration of Clancy's Life, Saturday, October 16, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds. The Celebration will include a BBQ and Potluck. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Contact pattie.dutra@gmail.com for additional information. Memorial donations may be made to Madrone Hospice House, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, California 96097. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence "Clancy" Dutra

January 28, 1937 - September 24, 2010