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Keven Cleveland Obituary

SGM Keven James Cleveland (ret) - age 49, passed away on Sunday, September 15th at his home in Colorado Springs with his family and friends at his side.

Keven was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He joined the U.S. Army in 1982 after graduating from Austin High School. He retired after almost 30 years as a Green Beret as a SGM with 10th Special Forces Group. Since his retirement in 2010, Keven has been a fulltime real estate agent with Keller Williams Client's Choice.

Keven was a loyal, devoted, compassionate man with a quiet demeanor that commanded respect and admiration from all who knew him. His passion was his family and serving the veteran community of Colorado Springs.

Keven was preceded in death by his father, John Patrick Cleveland and his beloved Grandparents, Ernest and Fay Hills. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mendy Cleveland, children Heather Navarrette (Sonny) and Tyler Cleveland (Taylor), 3 grandchildren, Natalie, Caleb and Kross and his brother Greg Cleveland (Laura).

He was loved and respected by the many friends he leaves behind.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 3:00, at Soldier's Memorial Chapel, Building 1500, Fort Carson, Colorado.

The family asks that instead of flower arrangements, monetary donations be made to help with associated expenses. Please send to: P.O. Box 5563, Colorado Springs, CO 80911.

Published by The Gazette from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2013.
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Keven, we will miss you forever. You were an outstanding and dedicated parent, soldier, human being and just an all around good fellow. Thank you for being you. We were blessed to have you in our lives. Love, Aunt Judy

Judy & Tom Huppert

October 12, 2014

Blue Skies SGM... We got this
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October 17, 2013

Rest in Peace Keven, you will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Stefanie Legan

September 26, 2013

Rest in Peace Kevin and on to your next Duty Assignment. Watch over your Wife, Children and Grandchildren. They will need your heart felt guidance now more then ever. As I know you will be in there hearts until you are all back together again. You will be so missed and always LOVED.

Patty Beckham and family

September 26, 2013

The memory of what a great person Keven was and how he touched my heart by being a neighbor and a SF soldier. He is up above with the stars. I will look up tonight a see him with Dave, Enos and Frank.

Cissy Wilk

September 25, 2013

rest in peace Green Beret

Sgt. William Mason

September 23, 2013

Rest in Peace Keven you will be deeply missed. Our condolences and Prayers to your Family. Love Gene& Barb

Gene Williams

September 22, 2013

Mendy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kevin will still be with us with all the memories he has left behind. A great friend to us all...Dave and Nancy Beach...

September 22, 2013

We didn't know him, but we are so grateful for his service and that of his family. We pray that his family will be comforted abundantly.

C Rostan

September 21, 2013

Rest in peace Keven, your duty's done.

Dennis Cherup

September 21, 2013

Thank you Keven James, SGM for you dedication and service to our great country you shall not be forgotten! My most sincere condolences to your family, friends and comrade at arms. God Bless

Robin McCabe

September 21, 2013

Keven was absolutely one of the nicest and most respected agents that I had the pleasure to work with. I am so saddened by this. My heart goes out to his family.

Dianne Meyer

September 21, 2013

Such a great loss for our country and for the family. We will miss you, Keven, but we'll see you on the other side. We love you.

Derek and Lexie

September 21, 2013

Prayers for Kevin's home team. May you celebrate his life & find the peace Kevin wants you to have.

Jeff Adams

September 21, 2013

RIP Keven, you are missed.
God bless & keep your family safe.

Bob Howes

September 21, 2013

RIP Brave Warrior. You have served your Country well as a husband, father, grandfather, and soldier. God bless you.

Lininger K.

September 21, 2013

REST IN PEACE SGM AND RECIEVE YOUR REWARD IN HEAVEN

September 20, 2013

Sorry for your loss

September 20, 2013

So sorry for you loss RIP SGM. Gone to soon but never forgotten.

Bob & Debbie Whitetree

September 20, 2013

rip my brother airborne all the way and may god be with your family.

September 20, 2013

Sgm Keven James, thank you for your sacrifices and service to this beloved country, we, forever will be thankful to you. May the almighty God give you eternal life and may you one day see those you left behind. Rest in peace! Amen!

Alejandro Espitia

September 20, 2013

SGM Kevin James Cleveland:

RIP warrior brother, see you on the other side. You left us far too soon.

SGM Robert C. Zornes
US Army Special Forces (Retired)

September 20, 2013

Mendy, a prayer for you and your family during this time of sorrow. Hopping you and your family are surrounded by strength and love during this difficult time.

Gladys M. Matos

September 20, 2013

Rest in peace Keven, you will always be missed but never forgotten. My condolences and prayers are with your family.

Matt Hagedorn

September 20, 2013

Mendy, I was blessed to meet Keven and you through Facebook. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Stella Lareau

September 20, 2013

I am sorry for your loss, he left you was to soon but the dear lord had something more important for him to do, he will be forever in your hearts. May God Bless you.

Patricia Clawson

September 20, 2013

Mendy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. We feel blessed to have known Keven and what an honor it was to have served with him. He will truly be missed.

Dave and Kim Schell

September 20, 2013

Lord, let me not in service lag.
Let me be worthy of our flag.
Let me remember when I'm tired,
The heroes who have died.

Keven, you were that hero to a lot of soldiers and to your family. May you rest in peace and may God always bless your family.

Chris Lippard

September 20, 2013

Take you well earned seat in Valhalla. Thank you and my prayers go out to your family.

Adam Wirth

September 20, 2013

Mendy,
Keven was an exceptional man. Being in his presence forced me to be a better man. Just know that as special as Keven was to you, he was just as special to his brothers. You and your family have my most deepest and sincerest condolences.

Cassius Williams

September 20, 2013

RIP Brother....You will be missed by all.

Frank Swanson

September 20, 2013

Mindy and Children,
My condolences and prayers go out to the family. Keven was always a gentleman and amazing person to Kathy and I.
If there is anything we can do please let us serve you.
Love you all,here and here after
Terry and Kathy Sullivan

Terry and Kathy Sullivan

September 20, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Keven was a remarkable man, and I am fortunate to have worked with him and call him my friend. My sincerest condolences to the Cleveland family...

Stephanie Hawthorne

September 20, 2013

I had the pleasure of knowing Keven from Keller Williams Clients Choice. Clearly a man of Integrity and Honor! Mendy, may you and the children and grandchildren know that God is with you at this difficult time! Rest in His Love and Grace!! Blessings to you all!!

Joan Valverde

September 20, 2013

Keven, we worked together briefly. I recall how you treated me with so much professionalism and respect throughout the entire process. You will be missed my friend!

Hector Hernandez

September 20, 2013

It was such a pleasure working with Kevin. A great man who loved his family and life. You will be missed. Prayers to lift you to the Heavens and comfort and peace for your family...

Ashley Wilson

September 20, 2013

From the men Of ODA092,Go easy brother.

Dennis Terry

September 20, 2013

Keven it's always hardest to say goodbye to a friend. Best neighbor anyone could ask for and so many memories. May you rest in peace and God bless Mendy, Heather, Tyler and your family. Don't forget to look in on us from time to time too. We'll miss you!

Danny Bustamento

September 20, 2013

Mendy and family, my sincerest condolences and I pray that God comforts you during this time. It always hurts to lose a brother....Rest in Peace SGM.

Dennis Holloway

September 20, 2013

Rest easy Keven, we will miss you and think often of you and the wonderful memories you left us with. May God Bless you Mendy and your family and know that love is all around you.

Wayne & Rita Black

September 20, 2013

So sorry to the Cleveland family for their loss. You will be in our prayers.

Denise Murphy & sons, family of late CW3 John Murphy jr. SF Brother

September 20, 2013

Rest in peace brother. You have earned it!

Scott Tarpley

September 20, 2013

Mendy , you and your family are on my heart as this part of your life changes so much , may your decisions be lit with wisdom you and Keven gained over the years, another Texan
Clyde

Clyde Crisp

September 19, 2013

God bless you Keven in your next journey...You gave your wife and your family the gift of your love...It is indeed the most precious gift...RIP...

Mary Bertelsen

September 19, 2013

RIP brother. Kevin will always be remembered as a great American and an assett to the Regiment, he will never be forgotten.

Tom Wisdom

September 19, 2013

Keven is now with God and will be with you tomorrow, as well as the days and years to come. He will help to guide you just as he did when he was with you. It will just take time to heal your pains. We love all of you, Judy Huppert (Cleveland) and Cindy Hanna (Cleveland).

September 19, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. god bless you and your family. he was a very nice guy.

tammy from blondies hair salon.

September 19, 2013

The Regiment has lost a fine soldier with a good soul and a big heart. You will be missed by all of us. My sincere condolences and prayers to Mendy and the family.

Andrew Tyler

September 19, 2013

Kevin May you rest In Peace ...You are already missed!!our Hearts are broken for your Loss.

Larry^& Rima kathrein

September 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families..... God Bless to all, Carol L. Whitt

September 19, 2013

Children DJ ,Katy, Amanda, Stevie

Steve & Patty Beckham

September 19, 2013

I had the privilege and honor of serving with Sergeant Major Kevin Cleveland, while I served with the 10th Special Forces Group. As a Green Beret serving his Nation, Kevin was truly a Consummate Soldier and Professional Leader, he could always be counted on to find solutions to any problems and focused on getting the mission accomplished. Kevin Thanks You for always giving 100% in all that you did in and out of the Arena. To Kevin's Family, Although it's difficult today to see beyond the tears of today, may looking back on all of the great memories with Kevin help comfort you tomorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you. CW4 Todd Sowerby, USSF (Ret.)

Todd Sowerby

September 19, 2013

Words cannot express the loss that Keven's family here at Keller Williams Clients Choice feels. It has been a pleasure knowing someone with such integrity and high moral standards. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to Mendy, the children and grandchildren. We all love you Keven, rest in God's peach.

September 19, 2013

Keven may you watch over mendy and and the children. Protect them as you did in life. I never met you but feel i knew you for a long time through mendy. You will be missed by many. Love and hugs xxx

mary wallace

September 19, 2013

It was such an honor to know Keven as a friend and have the opportunity to work with him at Keller Williams Clients' choice. He will be missed by so many. Our love and prayers go out to you Mendy and family. Keven may you rest in peace.

Rosalinda Chaney

September 19, 2013

May God's perfect peace comfort you in your grief. Our hearts are heavy for you.

Daviid and Jan Koehler

September 19, 2013

Mendy, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Keven was a true Quiet Professional and a highly respected leader in our ranks. The Regiment and the Army is a better place thanks to his selfless service. He may be gone, but he is certainly not forgotten. God bless. De Oppresso Liber.

Guillaume (Will) & Aimee Beaurpere

September 19, 2013

We will keep your spirit, love, and memory alive in our hearts. Rest in peace.

Bonnie Dzingle

September 19, 2013

May Kevin's favorite holidays, stories, seasons, moments, and memories bring laughter, warm inner peace surrounded by family, friends and love. Holding you and yours close Mendy. Toodlesxo

janie heinrich

September 19, 2013

God's peace and love to you and your family Mendy. Thank you Keven for your service to our country.

Dan Conte

September 19, 2013

Thank you for you love, devotion, and service to our country. May you rest in peace.

David and Susan Schwerdtfeger

September 19, 2013

Goodbye, Keven, and to Mendy and the family... May God Bless each of you and give you peace during this difficult time.

Becky_Dennis Moore

September 19, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SERGEANT MAJOR CLEVELAND AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. THIS OLD ARMY SERGEANT SALUTES YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE.

DOUGLAS

September 19, 2013

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