Everett Cleland
January 22, 2016
Everett Cleland, 74, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Unity Point Health Des Moines Methodist.
Everett was born October 20, 1941 in St. Charles, Iowa to Clifford and Virginia Cleland. On October 11, 1963, he married Doris Ann Heuton. Everett had a passion for his quarter horses. He enjoyed collecting horse bits, going to horse sales, going to antique sales, trail riding, and going west on vacations. Above all, he cherished his family and loved spending time with them.
Everett is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Jim Miller) Stotts; son, David (Julie) Cleland; grandsons, Ryan (Chantelle) Stotts and Grady Cleland; sisters, Nancy (George) Ramey and Anna May Cleland; special friend, Kay Haines; his horses, Reba and Blondie; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 40 years, Doris; and his brother, Donald.
Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Everett will be laid to rest 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 26 2016 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pam Giles
01/29/2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Doris for several years and was so sorry when she passed. I knew Everett because of Doris, and I just live a block from their house. Everett and Doris were two of the kindest people I've ever known. You were blessed to be part of their family.
Mines family
01/27/2016
May the God of all comfort and tender mercies become your strength and courage during this most difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Paula Stafford
01/25/2016
So sorry for your loss! He will be missed in the horse community!
Marlene Scarlett
01/23/2016
My sympathy to the family on your loss. Everett was an old friend and one of Chuck's best horse trading buddies. I can picture the two of them together now being able to critique all of our horses or the proper bit we should try. Wonderful memories stay with us forever.
Annie and David Proctor
01/22/2016
Sherry, Jim and family-
We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please don't hesitate to call on your extended family at Jerry's should you need anything.
With Sympathy,
Annie and David Proctor