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Patrick David Cleland, 65, a well known local artist, of Lehigh Acres, FL, formerly of Cape Coral, FL and Indianapolis, IN, passed away on June 12, 2009. He was born on September 19, 1943, in Murphysboro, IL to Homer Waldo (Jim) and Frances Louise Cleland.
While a resident of Indianapolis, he owned Broad Ripple Dental Lab. He later turned his passion and hobby as a graphic artist/custom pinstriper into a full-time profession in Florida. His work earned several awards and was featured in numerous magazines.
He leaves behind his best friend and loving wife, Linda (French) Cleland; daughters, Michele Lents (Gary), Melissa Stanifer (Butch); sons, David (April), Jason (Gracie); step-daughter, Michelle Judge (Nelsen) and 11 grandchildren, mother, Frances Cleland Ugalde; uncle, Richard DeWitt. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Mike.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 27th at 2PM in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 215 Richmond Ave., Lehigh Acres, FL 33939.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center, 8402 Harcourt Road, Ste 500, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
Friends may sign the Guest book at:
http://www. horizoncremation.com.
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james lopez
June 27, 2009
sorry to hear of this great loss,a great artist,good man.i met pat through a close and now gone too freind,uncle jimmy perno. i sanded many bike parts for those guys.thanks for the many laughs, beautyfull art works u brought to the world.god bless and cincear wishs to his family.
Cindi Trombley
June 26, 2009
Linda,
Neal and I were so heartbroken to hear of Pat's passing. Pat was always a little rough around the edges but had a good heart. We all go back to the Premium Parasail days. Nor-Tech has had the privledge of working with Pat through the years and he will be missed dearly.
jim marino
June 25, 2009
Pat & I go back many years and he did many streetrods for me.When I lived on marco island he came down to flame a 34 ford for me and we stayed up all night and laughed so hard at stupid things,we were "real friends" god bless him and his family.His real friend "Jim Marino"
Linda Spicer
June 24, 2009
This world has lost another great artist. It didn't matter what kind of palette it was. I remember when he was first getting started and helped a friend of mine out with a black Firebird and her favorite colors,her first decent car she owned. Thanks Pat for giving us something to be proud of and for all you you gave Lee County with "cool" cars!
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Donna LaMay
June 24, 2009
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was very shocked today when I saw the notice of Pat's passing. I will never forget all the masterpieces he created at Premium Parasail and NorTech. I am so glad we were able to confirm that our ancestry crossed a few generations back. His side of the family stayed with the one "e" and my side added a second "e" to our surname.
May God bless you and your family and comfort you with memories in the coming days.
Donna Cleeland LaMay
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June 24, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
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