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William Kleese Obituary
Bill had a very productive life earning his Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. at the University of Arizona and was a research scientist at the U of A for many years. He also served in many callings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Vivian Ann (Yeager) Kleese "Nan" had a genealogical store in Tucson called "Family History Land" with books and supplies where Bill taught research classes and vendored at the Genealogical Society in Tucson and surrounding areas. Later he became a financial advisor and Medicare insurance agent and did yearly taxes for family and other clients. He was a man of high integrity and moral values.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years Vivian (Nan), and five sons: Scott Kleese (Jenny), Mark Kleese (Earlene), Troy Kleese (Tina), Brett Kleese (Kathy), and Lance Kleese (Cindy); two daughters: Jolene Penrod and Kecia Lewis (Barney). Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and 49 1/2 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10 am at the Tucson East Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 6901 E Kenyon Drive, Tucson, AZ.
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Jan John Polve
September 1, 2024
My condolences to Nan & family. I just found out Bill had passed. I remember the tender heart he revealed while bearing testimony of Christ.
Janet John Polve
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Sandi Peters and family
July 13, 2024
Dearest Nan and family. Sincere condolences at the loss of Bill. He's a fine man. My love goes out to all of you and your family. May God bless you all. Til we meet again...
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