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Joseph McCLELLAND Obituary

Joe went to rest on March 8, 2013, at the age of 84, with his loving wife, Donna McClelland, by his side and is now at peace. He was the cherished father of Katherine McClelland, John McClelland (Ann), Matthew McClelland (Ken Ferraris), and the late Andrew McClelland. A loving step-dad to Lisa Biddle-Dedmore and Amy McClintock. He will be sorely missed by his grandchildren: Courtney Bullen, Alicia Bullen Carpenter (Adam), Lindsey Bullen, Christine McClelland, Laura McClelland, Austin Gradek, Chad Gradek, Mason McClintock, and Isabella Dedmore. Also survived by a loving mother-in-law, Jettie Hempe, and sister-in-law Debra Frame. Joseph was born in Denver, Colorado on August 14, 1928, where he went to high school and then attended the University of Denver after serving as a Navy pilot in the Korean War. He has lived in Santa Rosa since 1968, and was very active in the community, including as a volunteer for the Police Department, a job he loved up until just a few weeks ago when he took his last swing around Santa Rosa in the patrol car. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Santa Rosa Bible Church, 4575 Badger Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Memorial Hospice, Redwood Empire Food Bank, or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Press Democrat from Mar. 12 to Mar. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph McCLELLAND

21 Entries

March 20, 2013

Donna and Family,
Joe was a highly respected and valued member of the Volunteer Program at Santa Rosa Police Department. He will be missed by all department personnel at the Police Department and him legacy will remain for a long time to come. I only wish I could have known his as well as his friends and family did.
Regards,
Michelle Comerford

March 20, 2013

Dear Donna.
My thoughts prayers are with you now again for you and your father. Give him my best, please
Bonnie Jeffreys Bankofier

Hans Herb

March 19, 2013

A good man has left us, but he left a better world behind than the one he started with...

Colleen Morris

March 18, 2013

Donna, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss of Joe. We live in Redding, CA now.

Nanci and Don Streutker

March 18, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Archer J. (Arch) Richardson

March 16, 2013

Starting with Joe's original days at The Sea Ranch the only thing my father and Joe could or would talk about is flying. They will both be flying about us together now. A great and wonderful person.

Richard Freeman

March 16, 2013

JOE: your engaging smile, warm personality, and great humor will be missed by us all! It has been such a pleasure, my Friend!

March 16, 2013

One of the best men I have ever known. So very glad we got to spend some time together in November. Love to the family.

We will miss you Joe carving the family Turkey.

The Randy and Renee Pagan Family

March 15, 2013

Donna We will all miss Joe at our family events. It's sad that one of our family members is gone. We have the great hope of Heaven and all being together again. We are sorry that we can't be their with you and the other family but we are there in sprit. All our love and hugs.

Lynne Zakaria

March 15, 2013

Joe was such a loving, kind and generous person. He was lucky to have Donna as his wonderful wife for so many years. His contribution to her family and community will long be remembered.

Sharon Rosenau

March 14, 2013

I have fond and fun loving memorie's of Joe on the dance floor doing the swing, and the times Joe and Donna shared their time on Lake Tahoe behind their boat on the "big banana" Rest in Peace Joe, you have left many great memorie's behind for many. I feel blessed to have known you.

Paul Messerschmitt

March 14, 2013

I really enjoyed working with you Joe, you will be missed. Thank you for your service (Santa Rosa Police Department Volunteer)to the citizens of Santa Rosa. God speed.

Gene and Lyn Osborne

March 13, 2013

We send our love and prayers to Donna and family from Joe's birthplace--Colorado. We can't join you at the memorial but will be with your in spirit. Our love, Gene and Lyn

Bonnie Jeffreys-Bankofier

March 13, 2013

Dear Donna, This is my second attept to write you a note. Not sure how this works. I was very saddened to hear of Joes passing and wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have been living in AZ for the past 17 years but try to keep up with life in SR. So many years, so many memeories.
Warmest Regards,
Bonnie Jeffreys Bankofier

March 13, 2013

Dear Donna, It is with great sadness that I heard of Joe's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this diffuclt time. I have been living in Arizona for 17 years now but try to keep up with the news in SR. So many years, so many memories.
Warmest Regards,
Bonnie Jeffreys Bankofier

Cynthia Conners

March 12, 2013

Altho i did not know Mr. McClelland i do remember him distinctly seeing him in Santa Rosa operating the SRPD Volunteer vehicle over the years. When i would run into him face to face he was very polite and professional and was impressive to me. I am sorry for his families loss he seemed like a wonderful human being and in giving his time and energy at no cost to us to make our city a better place. RIP Joseph

Steve Olson

March 12, 2013

Joe will be greatly missed. I enjoyed our time in Rotary and on the Chamber Board. He is a person I will always remember with respect.

Mickey Hoffman

March 12, 2013

Donna and Family: Our sincerest condolences to you for your loss. Joe was a nice man and will be missed by those of us who worked with him at Sonoma Properties. Mickey

March 12, 2013

I knew Joe as a Volunteer in the Police Dept. He was always there to do his duty and enjoyed assisting the public.
Rod Sverko
SRPD Retired

Sandra Sheppard

March 12, 2013

Donna, very sorry to hear of your loss and hope you/family will keep all the fond memories in your hearts forever.

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