Kenneth Thompson McCleve

Judge McCleve, I was so very sorry to hear about your father. I know how much you loved him and what a wonderful relationship the two of you had. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sheila:
I am sorry I did not learn of your father's passing until after the funeral. Otherwise I would have been there. Although I did not really know your father, I glimpsed him through you and your life of love and service. No man could ask for a more loving, devoted, or wise daughter than your father had. And I suspect that no daughter could miss her father more than you will him. Let's go to lunch.
Love,

Dear Sheila,
Uncle Kenny was an intelligent, industrious, generous, entertaining human being. I will carry fond memories of him always. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Dear Judge McCleve,
I send to you my Deepest Sympathy. Please know you are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.
Your father sounds like he was a remarkable man, and his legacy will live on through you. May you find comfort by treasuring the memories, and God Bless You during this difficult time.
My Deepest Sympaty, Darla Cruz

Uncle Kenny - your stories were fascinating, your energy boundless and your love, kindness and helpfulness inexhaustible.

You exude character that is hard to come by any more.

Who will feed Punch his cabbage and carrots now? Love you Unca.

Sheila,
Your father was a wonderful man! He was always cheerful and busy and serving and happy. I have always appreciated your friendship, especially those years on Monday nights when Jim was in the Army Reserve and you would call and help with my young children. You were there through the burns, stillborn and many other times of need. Your father raised a great citizen and friend to all...especially me.

Sheila, I think it is impossible to express the impact that Uncle Ken had on our family through out our lives. The countless people that he touched and helped in his lifetime. His influence is everlasting. But the things that transpired in his last days, and the power he had to bring people and family together was a true witness to us of his ability to change peoples lives. We are forever grateful for having him in our lives for so many years, and especially grateful for the time we could...

Sheila,
I'm sorry to here that (uncle) Ken passed on. I wish that I could be there for the services, but i know Ken would understand why I'm not. I could see and here him telling me to stay in school and get my education and than come and visit the grave. I will always miss him. I will never forget all the stories he told me.

At 10:00 PM on Christmas Eve we would stop our family celebration at Uncle Kenny’s house and call Lima, Peru. Everyone who could speak Spanish would get a turn to talk to family back home. As a child I could barely understand this ritual but this annual phone call was just one small example of Uncle Kenny’s commitment to family.

Since the passing of Aunt Hilda, I can’t remember a single time I saw him, when Uncle Kenny didn’t make some loving reference to her. He was continually...