Gary C. Cleveland's Obituary
Gary C. Cleveland After a courageous five-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Gary went home to be with his Lord on April 27, 2008. Born in Jamestown, ND on Dec. 21, 1941, he was raised in Tuttle, ND. In 1956, Gary and his family moved to Tacoma. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1959. After serving for three years in the Army, he married his wife of 45 years, Arden (Tremblay) Cleveland, on Sept. 14, 1962. Preceded in death by his son Daniel, Gary is survived by his sons Dale and Glen and daughter Laura Leisure. Gary was also blessed with six grandchildren, Zac and Jamie Cleveland, Michelle (Leisure) Martin, Jordan, Jessica, and Isaac Leisure, and brothers Darwin and Dewey. His faith in God and his love for family and friends sustained and fulfilled his life. He had no regrets. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 5, 2008 at 1pm in the Mountain View Aspen Chapel, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA. Donations can be made in Gary's name to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, POEBox 19023, Seattle, WA 98109, or Good Samaritan Hospice, c/o Good Samaritan Foundation, 402 15th Ave. SE, Suite 100, Puyallup, WA 98372.
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