Clyde Semar
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Clyde Semar, 57, of Beeville, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009.
He was born to Lloyd and Rosalie Semar on Oct. 14, 1951. He was the third of four brothers. Throughout his life he had traveled the world, but somehow he found the beauty of South Texas greater than any other, choosing to settle down in Beeville, Texas, close to his childhood home of Tuleta, Texas.
Clyde, even at a young age, was passionate about printing. He had an eye for detail and a habit of working at things until they were exactly right. In high school, he was part of the high school newspaper team. Shortly after high school, Clyde served in the United States Air Force.
While serving in Korea, Clyde met and married the love of his life and wife of 30 years, Chong Kang Suk Semar. Being honorably discharged after serving his term, he came back to Beeville and started Printer’s Alley, a small commercial printing business. Steadily growing his business, he made a name for himself in the industry while raising two sons, Danial and John Semar.
Teaming up with the Beeville Publishing Company, Clyde opened Action Printing, a job printing division within the umbrella of the Beeville Publishing Company. With his attention to detail, attitude, and the desire to do the job right, he continued to accelerate Action Printing into becoming THE primary job printing location in the county.
One of Clyde’s passions during his free time was to work on, and ride, motorcycles. He was known within the local motorcycle riding circles as an authority on the subject, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow rider when it came to troubleshooting or repairs.
Clyde was an avid motorcycle rider for over 40 years. He was also a member of multiple motorcycle organizations locally and nationally, and was actively involved in each of them. He was also known to volunteer his time locally as an escort bike from time to time with events such as bicycle racing.
Clyde also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the American Bowling Association, and was a regular league member at the Bee Family Fun Center.
On Friday, May 22, 2009, Clyde climbed aboard his bike, along with his wife, Chong, and headed out to visit his son Danial in their home of Cleveland, Texas. Sadly, he never made it there that day. Due to a tire failure on his motorcycle, he was called home to Heaven, leaving behind his wife, Chong Semar; two children, Danial Semar and wife Kelli of Cleveland and John Semar of Beeville; mother, Rosalie Crumrine Semar of Beeville; two brothers, Dale Lee Semar and wife Angela of Trinity and Cary Lloyd Semar and wife Marta of San Leon; and one granddaughter, Grace Lily Semar of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Semar; and one brother, Roy Floyd Semar.
Clyde’s gentle attitude and love of life will be remembered by any who ever had the privilege to meet him. He was an example to be proud of.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 26, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville. Funeral services were held there today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gary Ladner officiating. Interment followed at Glenwood Memorial Park in Beeville.
Donations may be made to the South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104.
He was born to Lloyd and Rosalie Semar on Oct. 14, 1951. He was the third of four brothers. Throughout his life he had traveled the world, but somehow he found the beauty of South Texas greater than any other, choosing to settle down in Beeville, Texas, close to his childhood home of Tuleta, Texas.
Clyde, even at a young age, was passionate about printing. He had an eye for detail and a habit of working at things until they were exactly right. In high school, he was part of the high school newspaper team. Shortly after high school, Clyde served in the United States Air Force.
While serving in Korea, Clyde met and married the love of his life and wife of 30 years, Chong Kang Suk Semar. Being honorably discharged after serving his term, he came back to Beeville and started Printer’s Alley, a small commercial printing business. Steadily growing his business, he made a name for himself in the industry while raising two sons, Danial and John Semar.
Teaming up with the Beeville Publishing Company, Clyde opened Action Printing, a job printing division within the umbrella of the Beeville Publishing Company. With his attention to detail, attitude, and the desire to do the job right, he continued to accelerate Action Printing into becoming THE primary job printing location in the county.
One of Clyde’s passions during his free time was to work on, and ride, motorcycles. He was known within the local motorcycle riding circles as an authority on the subject, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow rider when it came to troubleshooting or repairs.
Clyde was an avid motorcycle rider for over 40 years. He was also a member of multiple motorcycle organizations locally and nationally, and was actively involved in each of them. He was also known to volunteer his time locally as an escort bike from time to time with events such as bicycle racing.
Clyde also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of the American Bowling Association, and was a regular league member at the Bee Family Fun Center.
On Friday, May 22, 2009, Clyde climbed aboard his bike, along with his wife, Chong, and headed out to visit his son Danial in their home of Cleveland, Texas. Sadly, he never made it there that day. Due to a tire failure on his motorcycle, he was called home to Heaven, leaving behind his wife, Chong Semar; two children, Danial Semar and wife Kelli of Cleveland and John Semar of Beeville; mother, Rosalie Crumrine Semar of Beeville; two brothers, Dale Lee Semar and wife Angela of Trinity and Cary Lloyd Semar and wife Marta of San Leon; and one granddaughter, Grace Lily Semar of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Semar; and one brother, Roy Floyd Semar.
Clyde’s gentle attitude and love of life will be remembered by any who ever had the privilege to meet him. He was an example to be proud of.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 26, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville. Funeral services were held there today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gary Ladner officiating. Interment followed at Glenwood Memorial Park in Beeville.
Donations may be made to the South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104.
As long as we live, Clyde too will live; for he is now a part of us; As we remember him! At the rising sun and at its going down we remember him. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter we remember him. At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring we remember him. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer we remember him. At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn we remember him. All the beginning of the year and when it ends we remember him.
As long as we live, Clyde too will live, for he is now a part of us. As we remember him. When we are weary and in need of strength we remember him. When we are lost and sick at heart we remember him. When we have joy we crave to share we remember him. When we have achievements that are inspired by him we remember him.
For as long as we live, he too will live, for Clyde is now a part of us, as we remember him.
Bless this family in their time of sorrow.