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Clayton Alan Cobb

Pasadena, CA

November 7, 1953 - January 2, 2021

Nov 7, 1953 - Jan 2, 2021

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Deborah Wright

Clayton and I were clergy colleagues- the same age, he started at LOPC when I began across the Bay at Calvary, SF. We were in the same Young Pastors' cohort- so shared our survival stories of those first few years in ministry. Across the decades he was often that North Star, reminding me when I especially needed it of what I looked like through the eyes of God. Rest in Peace, dear brother, and Rise in Power. Gone too soon.

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Sara Chambers-Moss

Steve & Kathi Rundus-Wirth

Janet Doal

As a member of the Board of PCUSA National Board I attended many of his lectures which were always much more than lectures- were more like parties were we ate, got well acquainted with attendees and learned so much about Retirement! I sent him a note remembering some of these thins but by the time he received it he was gone. Please include me in the memories book. Jan Doak

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Sara Chambers-Moss

Steve & Kathi Rundus-Wirth

Thomas White

I never had the pleasure of meeting Clayton but Jean is a life long friend and from her postings it was clear how much she iuloved him. My heart goes out to her and her family.

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Bill and Jan Larson

Novato Presbyterian - our daughter was the youth member of the call committee. Reconnected at St Peters and other times. A positive influence on our lives.

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Colleen Moore

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Jill Amstutz

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Steve & Kathi Rundus-Wirth

Carrie (Pogue) Wiseman

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Carrie (Pogue) Wiseman

I love this picture of Clayton. It shows his exuberance and positivity for life. From being and obnoxious 6th grader, to mission trips all over the Western United States and so many other trips in between, I never saw Clayton get angry, even after I broke the covenant. Clayton showed unconditional love, lots of patience and understanding. There are few like him. I loved him dearly and will continue to remember his teachings. We, that knew him, are truly blessed. My condolences go out to everyone, especially his family.

I sure had fun looking through my old photos! I encourage everyone to do the same!

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Sara Chambers-Moss

Leslie Collins Trautwein

Carrie (Pogue) Wiseman

I love this picture of Clayton. It shows his exuberance and positivity for life. From being and obnoxious 6th grader, to mission trips all over the Western United States and so many other trips in between, I never saw Clayton get angry, even after I broke the covenant. Clayton showed unconditional love, lots of patience and understanding. There are few like him. I loved him dearly and will continue to remember his teachings. We, that knew him, are truly blessed. My condolences go out to everyone, especially his family.

I sure had fun looking through my old photos! I encourage everyone to do the same!

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Janice (Rickard) Rebhan

1986, Lafayette, CA, USA

Clayton at work

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Janice (Rickard) Rebhan

I am so sorry to hear Clayton passed. He was such an inspiration and counselor for me. I remember when his... Read more I am so sorry to hear Clayton passed. He was such an inspiration and counselor for me. I remember when his children were born ... Read more I am so sorry to hear Clayton passed. He was such an... Read more

Suzanne Rickard Gerke

The wedding photo is from July 1986, and they are still happily together today. Clayton was a mainstay for... Read more The wedding photo is from July 1986, and they are still happily together today. Clayton was a mainstay for my family during a ... Read more The wedding photo is from July 1986, and they are still... Read more

David Cowan

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Jill Amstutz

1981, San Geronimo, CA, USA

Not all the paint made it onto San Geronimo Presbyterian Church during this early mission trip.

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Jill Amstutz

This was the fourth Sr. High mission trip that Clayton led, and the last one I got to participate in. Some... Read more This was the fourth Sr. High mission trip that Clayton led, and the last one I got to participate in. Some rockier roads on ... Read more This was the fourth Sr. High mission trip that Clayton... Read more

Leslie Collins Trautwein

Oh, I totally remember that trip! Clayton taught us grace by letting us experience it!  That trip! I was a freshman, and somehow it was a "good" idea to throw me into the duck pond on the golf course across the street.  Maybe I was an obnoxious, hyperactive freshman :)? Everyone ran away as I was panicking because the groundskeeper was zooming out toward me in his golf cart. Trying to crawl my way out of the stinky quagmire of duck poop goo, I was terrified - what was Clayton going to say? do? The groundskeeper yelled at me for "swimming" in his pond and trespassing, and I am not sure what else because I was so scared, but I remember he finished with - And if you get sick with some infection, it is your own fault. Clayton probably laughed, I don't remember that, but I am sure I was a duck poop-covered mess and probably smelled, too. What I remember is being welcomed with grace, love, gentleness, understanding, and that big smile of his.  With Clayton, there was always a way through even the hardest of circumstances. He always built us up, encouraged, and taught us. He was completely foundational in my understanding of an all-loving God.

Oh, I totally remember that trip! Clayton taught us grace by letting us experience it! That trip! I was ... Read more Oh, I totally remember that trip! Clayton taught us grace by letting us experience it! That trip! I was a freshman, and somehow... Read more Oh, I totally remember that trip! Clayton taught us... Read more

Jill Amstutz

1980

Clayton on early Sr. High Mission trip to New Mexico.

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Jack L. Taylor, DDS

Clayton's Outstanding Heritage is well known to us who knew his parents, Howard and Adolphine ANDREWS COBB. Both were reared in Hope, Arkansas.

Recently many of us that knew his parents and family during our school years became acquainted with Clayton on a Hope Face Book site as he returned to Hope for leading the service of his mother Adolphine ANDREWS COBB.

On the bright side we on that site have been praying for the family. And, it is nice to know of Clayton's dedication to serving God.

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Loretta Boes

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Thomas Raeth

Your spirit will continue to live on in all our hearts Clayton. Rest in Heavenly Peace 🌈 Your spirit will continue to live on in all our hearts Clayton. Rest in Heavenly Peace 🌈 Your spirit will continue to live on in all our hearts... Read more

Susan Marshall

What a shocking and miserable loss of a lovely man - far too young. My warmest memories of him come from him singing in our choir for many years, and playing guitar and mandolin alongside Jeannie in our Taize services at St. Francis. Such a great couple. Clayton is so much missed by so many.

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Riley Jensen

What a great loss, and much too soon! Clayton has been a friend and colleague across many years, and most recently in the shared ministry of Presbyterian CREDO....a gentle spirit, a gifted pastor, and one who walked with God. Riley Jensen

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Charles Richison

Summer of 1987, at age 13, I underwent a fairly intense surgery in San Francisco. Who crossed the bridge to visit, spend time with my family and I, and prayed with us? This wonderful man! 33 years and several operations later, this simple act has left an indelible mark within me. We didn't ask, he was simply generous with his time and giving to so many. To the Cobb family, the Richison's send their deepest condolences.

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Sarah Pogue

I am heartbroken 💔. Clayton played such a formative part of my high school years as leader of our Sr. High... Read more I am heartbroken 💔. Clayton played such a formative part of my high school years as leader of our Sr. High program. I am so ... Read more I am heartbroken 💔. Clayton played such a formative... Read more

Judy Nielsen

What a huge loss for so many. Clayton was a wonderful youth pastor to my oldest child at LOPC. He inspired him to play the guitar which he does to this day. He was a dear man who exuded love and compassion. Sending love and prayers to all who knew him.

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Mark Nazarian

Clayton was a dear brother in Christ.
A friend and a constant man of trying to bring groups together through grace and peace in the midst of diversity.
He worked for unity.
He had a great sense of humor.
He was a great colleague in ministry.
I was so thankful and Appreciative of his counsel as he helped my wife navigate through the process of retirement with the PCUSA.
Clayton you will be missed.

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Linda Wedemeyer

2019, St Francis Episcopal Church, Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA

Watching the antics with Russ in choir rehearsal

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Sara Chambers-Moss

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