Steven L. Cleveland

Steven L. Cleveland December 3, 1943 - September 22, 2008 DALLAS - Steven L. Cleveland, 64, of Dallas died on September 22, 2008, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Steve was born in Nappanee, Ind., on December 3, 1943, to Charles and Ruth (Miller) Cleveland. Steve graduated from Nappanee High School in 1961. In April 1964, Steve married the love of his life, Rosalie Clauss. She survives along with their two children, Brad of Chicago, Ill., and Shelley (Mike) Salrin of Turner. He had one grandchild, Veronica Salrin, whom he adored. He is also survived by his sisters, Sandy (Dave) Haist and Susan (John) Weber. He was preceded in death by his parents. Steve attended Grace Community Church. He enjoyed his two cats, Frank and Jet who will miss him terribly. He loved the sound of the ocean and the rain, making Oregon a good fit for him! He worked in the "car business" most of his life, and loved working with people to get them a fair deal. He retired in 2000, and moved to Las Vegas, where he enjoyed attending the NASCAR race every year he could. After realizing a grandchild might be in his future, he and Rosalie moved to Oregon in 2005. He was delighted with the people he met in Dallas, and really felt the town suited him. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28 at Bollman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 29 at Grace Community Church. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home at 694 Main St. Dallas, Oregon 97338. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery in Bremen, Indiana. To leave an on-line condolence go to www.dallastribute.com.