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Lloyd T. Cleair
November 7, 1918 ~ November 6, 2016 (age 97) 97 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from DIXINE WEST GRANTHAM
November 9, 2016 4:47 PM
Denny and Rose, Larry and Bev, I was so sorry to read of your fathers passing at such a young age. Must be the air up there. Lost my dad in July at 94 years old. Am certain you have many great memories to cherish! Enjoy each other at this special time too.
Message from Ken, Michelle, and Morgan Cheng
November 9, 2016 11:37 AM
I grew up knowing Lloyd through church and visits to each other's homes. Lloyd always had a story, a smile, and something to show me. He had the most beautiful snow white hair too. Since we moved across country over 20 years ago, we've always made it a priority to visit Lloyd, on our yearly visits back to Atkinson. Our daughter was lucky enough to also grow up knowing Lloyd because of our time spent together. We have a turtle, golfer, quilt rack, etc that Lloyd handmade for each of us. They are precious to us, knowing the love and care he put into each piece. Christmas cards exchanged each year were special too. We even got to endure a tornado warning with him a couple summers ago.... didn't know if we were all going to fly away! He was very loved by us and we will miss him very much. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
A candle was lit by Jack and Carol Minnaert
on November 9, 2016 10:58 AM
Message from Jack and Carol Minnaert
November 9, 2016 10:56 AM
So long good friend you will surely be missed. Lloyd and I rode together to work at I.H. for many years. When we were retired we used to walk up to the Post Office and Bank while we solved all the world's problems. Lloyd was a good and kind man.
Jack and Carol Minnaert
Jack and Carol Minnaert
Message from Ruth Durham Harrison
November 9, 2016 10:05 AM
What I remember most about Lloyd "Bones" Cleair are the visits to the farm. Homemade ice cream, ice skating on the farm pond and being led on the horse. I am sending my condolences to the family.
Message from Terry Vandemore
November 9, 2016 7:33 AM
Sorry for your loss and sorry that I am out of town and cannot be there for the services. Lloyd was a great man and a wonderful neighbor for many years. Wish I could be there to share some old stories with Larry and Jerry.
Message from Rita & Paul Claeys and family
November 8, 2016 9:20 PM
To all of Lloyd and May children , our hearts and prayers are with you all . love your parents and They belong to our church but we use to see him out walking to the post Office and came past our house and would stop and talk or just wave and say Hi . He will be missed so much but he is with May now. anyone who knew him and ever met him was blessed. he was a wonderful man and Paul and Lloyd would talk about wood working stuff.. He will be with you all forever in your hearts and memories. . we all missed him when he moved to Iowa. you all have our prayers .
We always asked Doc Vanlue how he was doing because he visited him a lot. . He was loved by all. Rita and Paul
We always asked Doc Vanlue how he was doing because he visited him a lot. . He was loved by all. Rita and Paul
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on November 8, 2016
Our condolences to the entire Cleair family. Brick, Julie,, Brickie & Grayson Bills
Message from Ray and Lona Pribble
November 8, 2016 6:36 PM
Dear Denis and family:
Our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time in your lives. Unusual that he died one day before his 98th birthday. What a nice long life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time in your lives. Unusual that he died one day before his 98th birthday. What a nice long life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
A candle was lit by Ray and Lona Pribble
on November 8, 2016 6:30 PM
A GARDEN PATH was sent on November 8, 2016
You and your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Message from Brent & Christina Gentry
November 8, 2016 8:04 AM
Lloyd was a wonderful man and neighbor. He was very kind and sweet to our kids. He had given our daughter a tricycle he had fixed up so cute so she would have a bike to ride. It was a very special gift to her and to us. We are very sorry for your loss but at the same time feel blessed to have known such a special person.
Message from Nancy Kelly
November 7, 2016 10:46 PM
To the children of Lloyd: although I don't remember most of you, we are related. My dad was Orville Funk whose mother was Mable (Day) Funk, aunt of Florence Ream Cleair. I have fond memories of LLoyd and May visiting our farm in Colorado and also weekly get togethers with my parents during their Arizona winters. I remember him as a kind, fun-loving man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Mary Olson McIllece
November 7, 2016 8:45 PM
I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad. It's been many years since I have seen him, but I remember him as a very kind and gentle man. May your shared memories bring you peace and comfort.
Message from The Reed family
November 7, 2016 8:34 PM
Our condolences to Lloyd's entire family! You are in our prayers.
A candle was lit by Stuart Furrow
on November 7, 2016 8:03 PM
Message from Roseann Powell
November 7, 2016 7:51 PM
Thinking of you at this time. Kitty is a great friend. We attended church and high school together. God bless!
Message from Sandy Murrow
November 7, 2016 3:26 PM
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know mom would like to be there for the service but unfortunately we won't be able to. Please know we are thinking of you and sending prayers.
Message from Betty (Stout) Aldrich snd Arnold Aldrich &family
November 7, 2016 2:16 PM
Please know our hearts are with your family during this time. I have many past memories with cousin Lloyd as a child. May God's blessing be on all in this day!
A candle was lit by Rex & Sandy Rogers
on November 7, 2016 2:09 PM
Message from Beth Y. Naugle
November 7, 2016 1:28 PM
LOVED THAT DAD AND GRANDPA OF YOURS!! Many years on the farm with Lloyd and May as our neighbors and church friends was a total gift to us! I remember picking apples pears, and gooseberries. I remember Lloyd coming to our house to work on Mom and Dad’s house when they remodeled in 1980, Dad and Lloyd looking out after taking out chimney from top of house to the basement boy were they dirty. Lloyd telling his many stories, on golfing, war experiences, hunting, and stories about raising 7 kids with May and laughing till my sides hurt. I have several items Lloyd made for me over the years, a quilt rack, several wood items such as a tulips and collapsible bowl shaped like an apple.
I'm convinced that if life is measured by the way we live, the way we serve, the way we give....If it's measured by the words we say, the love we express to those around us....if it's measured by the smiles we share, the way we care about others, then her life's measure is very clearly known, for these are things she has shown to us. What a Godly example!
There's a special comfort in knowing that the words "welcome home" have been heard in Heaven! We're praying that in the coming days God will comfort you and bless the tons of memories your hearts will forever hold.
May and Lloyd are now together again!!
Hugs and love, he will be greatly missed by all,
Beth Y. Naugle
I'm convinced that if life is measured by the way we live, the way we serve, the way we give....If it's measured by the words we say, the love we express to those around us....if it's measured by the smiles we share, the way we care about others, then her life's measure is very clearly known, for these are things she has shown to us. What a Godly example!
There's a special comfort in knowing that the words "welcome home" have been heard in Heaven! We're praying that in the coming days God will comfort you and bless the tons of memories your hearts will forever hold.
May and Lloyd are now together again!!
Hugs and love, he will be greatly missed by all,
Beth Y. Naugle
Message from Bob & Nancy Neumann
November 7, 2016 1:03 PM
Sorry to hear of Lloyd's passing. He was a kind man & we have a lot of good memories.
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