John-Cleaveland-Obituary

John B. Cleaveland

Portland, Oregon

Dec 19, 1974 – Dec 19, 2022

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December 19, 1974
DIED
December 19, 2022
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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John B. CleavelandDec. 19, 1974 - Dec. 19, 2022 John Balfour Cleaveland of Portland died Dec. 19, 2022, on his birthday. He was 48 years old. He died of an unforeseen medical condition. John was born Dec. 19, 1974, in Portland to David and Janet Cleaveland. He graduated from Central Catholic High...

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Dear Janet and Family, I learned of this today and send sincere condolences. Wishing you healing through your grief. Wishing John Godspeed on his final journey. Ann Maxwell

To Janet and Family: I was sorry to read of the loss of your son. My friends Sue and Jay loved and valued their grandchildren, it made me think of them again. I send sincere sympathies to your family. Judy Gates Goldmann

Dear Dave, My husband and I were so saddened to learn of John's passing. Along with you, Karl and Tyler, he was a joy to greet when I brought in our 1993 Volvo to Leyfax. He always addressed me as "Mrs. Meaney", and ever so polite answering all of my (probably odd) questions. You and your wife raised a wonderful son. I can only imagine your sorrow at his loss. I hope that the support of friends and family, as well as all of the many heartfelt remarks on this Guest Book page, will bring...

I was fortunate enough to have known John since the 6th grade. Remarkably, John remained one of the most consistent people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. This was true for his interests, his intelligence, his kindness, his values, and his infectious sense of humor. To laugh with John was to experience something truly remarkable. There have been few things as delightful in life as having a good, hardy laugh with
John Cleaveland. He was a fascinatingly unique individual and an...

Dave and Janet, We were so surprised to see the obituary of your son John in the paper on Sunday! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief. Carl and Peggy Mendenhall

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David & Janet & Raymond & Ruben and Shari: I miss my neighbor, my sidewalk conversationalist, and most of all my friend! Liz

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My heart goes out to John's family and friends. He was a wonderful young man so full of life. His smile and friendly nature always made me feel welcome at Leyfax. The trips to Jefferson Park hold special memories for me of him. Lise Freeman