Birth: 1966 Death: 2024 Life was one big adventure for Ross Parker Clark IV, and he brought that spirit of adventure to the great many people whose lives he touched. With his beloved wife, Shivaun, and their treasured daughters, Malena and Nathalie, at the very center of his universe, his star burned so bright that he drew countless others into his beautiful orbit. Ross was born in Sacramento, California, to Lynette Clark and Ross Parker Clark III.
He passed away suddenly on August 5, 2024 at the age of 57. Ross got his BA in Aquatic Ecology from UC Santa Barbara, where he joined Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and met the love of his life, Shivaun. Shortly after graduation, they traveled together on an epic journey to the tip of Baja, California.
On all their future camping and backpacking trips, they always cooked amazing meals and enjoyed each experience to the fullest. Ross and Shivaun loved traveling internationally as well and started bringing their children along from an early age to Chile, Italy, Thailand and so many other places. When Malena and Nathalie heard their parents say “It’s going to be an adventure” they knew they were in for something special!Ross dedicated his entire career to creating a sustainable future for our planet.
He earned his MS in Marine Ecology from Moss Landing Marine Labs and, starting in 1998, served as an environmental scientist on the California Coastal Commission. Later, as Santa Cruz’s first Climate Czar in 2007, he designed and im.