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Donald McCleary Obituary

Donald Kay McCleary 9/07/1931 ~ 9/13/2007 Donald Kay McCleary, 76, passed away September 13, 2007.Born September 7, 1931 in Murray, Utah to William F. and Delsa C. McCleary. He married Arlene Hofeling in 1955. They have four children, Rowan (Rita), of Sun Lakes, AZ; Shannon (Dr. Stefan) Bender, of Lancaster, PA; Paige (Bret) Morrison, of Windham, NH and Chase (Dave) Leslie, of Salt Lake City. He attended Jordan High School, Class of 1949 and Graduated the U of U in 1959. He also served four years in the US Navy during the Korean War. In 1993 he retired from EIMCO after 37 years. He always lived life to the fullest "and did it his way". He was the most dedicated loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed golf, fly-fishing and hunting with his life long friends, gardening, desert adventures and camping in the high Uintas. Especially traveling to visit his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, Frank Orlando and Carrie McCleary, Austin and Derrick Morrison and Donald Bender, great grandchildren, Lily Grace and Madelyn Kay McCleary, brothers, Kent (Sharla) and Jerry (Shirla), sister-in-law, Jane Sumner. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Bill. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 2:00 pm. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel at 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy Utah where family and friends may visit Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Internment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.larkinmortuary.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2007.

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All your friends at Eimco.... Too many to mention

September 25, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of such a sad loss. We remember Don with many happy memories over the years we worked with him at Eimco.

Mike Hofeling

September 21, 2007

Aunt Arlene and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Kay's death. We wish we could have been there for the funeral. We send our love to all.

Mike and Patrice
Jim and Gretchen
Phil and Wyn
Karen and Rick

Jean Westfall

September 20, 2007

Arlene and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Don from when I was a little girl. I spent many Wednesday evenings watching he and Arlene bowl with my parents, Bob and Eileen Fontaine. They enjoyed many trips to Wendover as well. Don was always smiling and I will always remember his laugh. May God Bless all of you.

Debra Slaugh

September 20, 2007

Aunt Arlene and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Kay. I know how much he will be missed by everyone. I wish I could be there. You are in our hearts and prayers.
With much love,
Debra and Linden Slaugh

Michael McOmber

September 19, 2007

Hello McCleary Family,
I'm so sorry to here about Don. I know he was always very nice to me and treated me with respect. I'm sure now knowing myself what it's like to raise teenagers that he really did a good job with all of us kids hanging around. Your family always made me feel like family and I enjoyed that part of my youth.
Thinking of you all!
Mike McOmber

Dr. Michael Funk

September 19, 2007

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. With deepest sympathy, Dr. Michael Funk and Colleen, Gene and Judy Funk

Bender Dental Group

September 19, 2007

We, the staff at The Bender Dental Group, would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the McCleary family during this most difficult time. Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Lahey

September 18, 2007

Knowing Don for only 2 short years I can honestly say that his zest for life was unparalelled. I had a lot of fun fishing, golfing, and card playing with him in Idaho and enjoyed his stories immensely. I will miss Don. He was one of a kind. My condolences and sympathy to Arlene and family.

Thomas Strottner

September 17, 2007

Sorry to have learned about your loss. My heart goes out to your family.

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