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EDWARD CLEVELAND, JR. "PAPA"
May 10, 1938
December 27, 2019
Colorado Springs, CO - Edward Cleveland Jr, 81, joined his beloved wife of 43 years, Beatrice Emiko Tanaka Cleveland, in Heaven on Friday afternoon, December 27, 2019.
He was born on a Navajo Indian Reservation in Ft. Defiance, AZ on May 10, 1938. He was the son of Edward (Sr) and Marita Holona Cleveland. He had two siblings, Mary Etta Cleveland Yazza and Herman Cleveland.
Edward Cleveland Jr. was a loving husband, beloved "Papa", steadfast brother, inspiring mentor, selfless helper, and a hospitable, enduring friend. He was quick with an infectious smile full of warmth and joy. And he loved coffee!
He will be missed terribly, but remembered with much love by his children: Alicia Cleveland Flow and her husband, John (TX); Andrew Cleveland (CO); and Anita Cleveland Crouch and her husband Richard "Ric" Crouch (GA); and cherished by his grandchildren: Kimberly Dixon (TX), and William, Daniel, and Jessica Crouch (GA). He was predeceased by grandson, Bryant Boisvert.
Graveside service with military honors will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 1:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a loving donation in memory of Edward Cleveland Jr. to St. Michael's Indian School, Window Rock, AZ.
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I have been Ed's insurance agent for the past 15 years. He was a joy to talk to. I learned a lot about his background from the reservation to joining the military. When he would call himself "FBI" for full blooded Indian we always laughed.
Ed was a generous soul with a wonderful spirit. I will miss him and will always remember him fondly.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Patty Szeredy
January 6, 2020
Dear Cleveland Family,
May the love and support of family and friends help you thru the difficult days ahead. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Ed was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, warner Robins, GA. and the senior ministry the "Golden Hearts". He was a kind and gentle soul, always sharing his positive and upbeat energy. The mischievious twinkle in his eyes, infectious smile and quick wit will be missed by all who knew and love him.
A "memorial" Mass will be celebrated for Ed at Sacred Heart Church in Warner Robins, Ga in the near future ~ at the request of The Golden Hearts ministry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Deepest Sympathy & Love,
Golden Hearts/Kathi B.
Kathi Benedetti
January 6, 2020
We were Ed's neighbor on N Institute for a number of years. One of my favorite memories is when my husband Chris and I were doing so work on the shop building at the back of our property. I was trying to help Chris install some windows, but given my size and experience, I did not make the best assistant for the job. Ed saw what was going on and quickly came to my rescue, no questions asked. He just stepped right in and helped. It was so refreshing to have a neighbor like him. He was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. We missed him when we moved and are sorry to hear of his passing. Our condolences to his beautiful family. Thank you to Kimberly for letting us know when and where his funeral will be.
Carol Meyer
Neighbor
January 5, 2020
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