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Clarence Oliver Bond, born October 26, 1939 in Taos, NM, died June 12, 1998 in Tucson, AZ. A great cowboy rides into the sunset, following a valiant and arduous five year battle against prostate cancer, fought side by side with his wife, Sharon. Clarence has passed on to be with his beloved mother, Naomi and his father, Rex who preceded him in death. Clarence, although a humble man, was one of those larger than life figures who fought to good fight and outlived the prognosis of his doctors by almost three years so that he might spend as much time as possible with his family and friends. It is said that all men die, but not all men truly live. Clarence is a man who truly lived! After devoting five years of his life to public service with the Albuquerque Police Department, he moved his talent and determination into the business world eventually helping to found Hacienda Home Centers, one of New Mexico's most popular home improvement chains. Shortly after retiring in his late 40's he became restless and along with his son, Kirby and other family members began a quest to build some of the most popular niteclubs in the southwest which eventually grew to include Midnight Rodeo, Gotham and Zippers in New Mexico; The Wild Wild West, Isla Tiburon, Boardwalk, Diamond Jims, New West and Gotham in Arizona and Rockin Rodeo in California. Clarence is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sharon; his eternally grateful children, Kirby, Ross, Wade, Jessica and Kristin; his brothers, Wayne, Ronnie, Mike and sister, Judith. He leaves behind two adoring grandchildren, Hunter and Shelby who thought that the earth revolved around him and will miss him more than words can convey. Also he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends and admirers. As per Clarence's request, there will be no formal services. Arrangements by Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery, Tucson, AZ. A memorial concert in his honor will take place at the New West in Tucson on November 27, 1998. Donations can be made for prostate cancer research to Healing Touch Oncology, 4676 Admiralty Way #101, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Vaya Con Dios Clarence. We Love You!
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