Robert VanCleve

I am sorry that I missed seeing Dr VanCleve's passing until now. Doc performed an open heart bypass on my Grandfather , Rev RD Crews that was either the first or one of the first ever done in the area and possibly the state in the mid 60's that was very successful and gave him several additional years as well as improved his quality of life as he had been a rheumatic fever victim in the 1920's that had damaged his heart valves and as a result suffered heart problems most all of his adult...

Dearest Van Cleve family: It is with sadness and joy I write this. Sadness for the loss of a great man whom I loved dearly, and joy to know that he is with the Lord whom he loved so deeply. The personal relationship I have been privileged to share with you all goes back to 1994 when Bud and I moved to Jacksonville. Bob and Sarah opened their home and their hearts to us. When Bud was dying, it was the family who opened their beach home to us and to me after his death for healing. There are...

A fantastic patriarch whos fruit is overflowing and undeniable. He will be missed, and Im sure he will be waiting for many at the gates to share the new riddles he has learned.

I enjoyed the time and stories with Doc. I'll miss that Jack Leg even if he did win all the time. He was my teacher.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to this family. What a remarkable man Mr. Van Cleve was and I had the pleasure of meeting him 1 time. He left a lasting impression on me. Well done thy good and faithful servant! May his loving memories bring you much peace.

Dear Beth, Catherine, et al,
Very sorry for your loss.
It is difficult to lose your father/husband/grandfather but celebrate his life and his spirit will always be with you!
Love,
Mark (& Lee Mulert)