Richard 'Dick' Clark of Blaine, advocate of music, learning and peace, dies at 82

Whatcom County has lost a local historian who also promoted the arts, campaigned for peace and described himself, likely tongue-in-cheek, as "a bit of a troublemaker."

Richard "Dick" Clark died May 26, 2012, at the age of 82. At his request, no services are planned.

Clark died in Bellingham, but he will be remembered as one of the more interesting residents of Blaine. He was a clergyman and a teacher before becoming an author, piano teacher, arts advocate and peace activist.