Robert Paul Cleaver

1963 - 2011

Our dearly beloved brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many, Robert Paul Cleaver, left this Earth to go home to be with his Lord on April 23, 2011, in his hometown of Ruby. 
Robert was born Dec. 13, 1963, to Gilbert and Zeta Cleaver of Ruby/Kokrines; he was delivered by Altona Brown in his parent's house in Ruby.  
Robert graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1982. Robert attended Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan. and Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward; both awarded him certificates. Robert made many friends, some who would become lifelong, while attending Haskell.
Robert was a hard worker and very intelligent. In the past, he worked for the Ruby Tribal Council, Dineega Corp. and many other places. He liked office work but also liked to go firefighting as a Emergency Fire Fighter.
Robert traveled the world including once going to China and walking the Great Wall. Robert was a tribal member of the Ruby Tribe, and Ruby was his home where he was loved by many. He was a kind person who didn't have much but, what he had, his friends and family knew he share all of it to help them if needed. He was also a shareholder of Dineega Corp. and Doyon Ltd.
Robert like to hang out with his friends and family, always cracking them up with his off-the-wall sayings. Robert had the craziest sayings and the funniest nicknames for his family and friends. Robert like to watch sports with his friends, kicking back and having a cold one.
Although Robert never had children of his own, his nieces and nephews held a very special place in his heart along with the rest of his family. His family stated, "Robert was a very kind and loving brother and we will miss him, but we find comfort in knowing he is home with our mom and dad." 
Robert was greeted in heaven by his parents; brothers, Johnny Cleaver, Billy Cleaver, Ernie Cleaver, Elmer Cleaver and Richard Cleaver; sister, Glenda Cleaver; grandmother, Pauline Chappell; nephews, Kilburn Cleaver, Marvin Captain and Andrew Williams; and other family members.
He leaves his family to cherish his crazy and humorous memories: brother, JR Cleaver; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Arnold Captain Sr. and family; brother, Stanford Cleaver and companion Joyce; brother and sister-in-law, Stewart and Cheryl "Plumps" Cleaver; sister, Sharon Cleaver and companion Carlos Frank and family; and his nieces and nephews and friends to hold their memories their great-uncle and friend close to their hearts.
A service of remembrance was held April 28 in Fairbanks at Chapel of Chimes.
He will be laid to rest today, Saturday, April 30, in Ruby.
A potlatch will be held Saturday evening.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.