The Life of EVERETT WAYNE CLELAND
Everett Cleland, 74, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Unity Point Health Des Moines Methodist.
Everett was born October 20, 1941 in St. Charles, Iowa to Clifford and Virginia Cleland. On October 11, 1963, he married Doris Ann Heuton. Everett had a passion for his quarter horses. He enjoyed collecting horse bits, going to horse sales, going to antique sales, trail riding, and going west on vacations. Above all, he cherished his family and loved spending time with them.
Everett is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Jim Miller) Stotts; son, David (Julie) Cleland; grandsons, Ryan (Chantelle) Stotts and Grady Cleland; sisters, Nancy (George) Ramey and Anna May Cleland; special friend, Kay Haines; his horses, Reba and Blondie; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 40 years, Doris; and his brother, Donald.
Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Everett will be laid to rest 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 26 2016 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Everett was born October 20, 1941 in St. Charles, Iowa to Clifford and Virginia Cleland. On October 11, 1963, he married Doris Ann Heuton. Everett had a passion for his quarter horses. He enjoyed collecting horse bits, going to horse sales, going to antique sales, trail riding, and going west on vacations. Above all, he cherished his family and loved spending time with them.
Everett is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Jim Miller) Stotts; son, David (Julie) Cleland; grandsons, Ryan (Chantelle) Stotts and Grady Cleland; sisters, Nancy (George) Ramey and Anna May Cleland; special friend, Kay Haines; his horses, Reba and Blondie; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 40 years, Doris; and his brother, Donald.
Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Everett will be laid to rest 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 26 2016 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the John Stoddard Cancer Center.