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Frank Cleaver Obituary

FRANK ALVIN CLEAVER passed away Monday, November 06, 2006. Frank was born in Woodstock Ontario, Canada on June 2, 1920. He served his country in the Canadian Army during WWII in Europe. He graduated from Victoria College, University of Toronto with Bachelor and Master degrees in social work. Frank spent his career serving the community, working for the Community Chest in Raleigh, NC, Harrisburg, PA, Richmond, VA, and serving nearly 20 years as Executive Director of United Way of Texas Gulf Coast. Frank's quick wit, great sense of humor, life long learning, and love of books will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Helen A. Cleaver, and daughter Sandra Cleaver Minihan. He is survived by his sons, John Cleaver and wife Vicky; Marc Cleaver and wife Jules, and five grandchildren, Sarah, Melissa, Kate, Jackson and Michael. The family wishes to express special appreciation and thanks to Maria Sanchez, Annie and Ramon Echiverri, Mercurio Montenegro, Edith Mortensen, Ellen Andersen, and Dr. Susan Krauter and the staff at Houston Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, Nov. 10th at First Congregational Church, 10840 Beinhorn Rd. Houston, Tx 77024. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2006.

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Sunshine Overkamp

November 14, 2006

I have many fond memories of my time working for Frank--first as a volunteer and then as an employee. He was a decent, caring man who patiently answered all my "why" questions about the United Way, gleefully shared stories of how things really worked in the system and gently steered me towards a career in the field. I have much to thank him for and will miss his wise comments and counsel. I send my deepest sympathy and respects to his family. You are in my prayers.

Jim Colville

November 8, 2006

Frank Cleaver will be in my memory forever. He gave me my first real United Way career opportunity when he hired me as Campaign Director in 1972. I will always be grateful for his personal support and encouragement. My thoughts and prayers are with John and Marc in this time of sorrow. Your dad loved you very much and was so proud of all you accomplished.

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