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     Doris V. Cleaveland was born on May 20, 1923 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^2,4,3 As of August 22, 1946,her married name was Chance.² She married Faye Stanley Chance on August 22, 1946 at Indiana.^2,3 Doris V. Cleaveland died on October 14, 2011 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, at age 88.^4,3 She CHANCE, Mrs. Doris V. "Pat" of Kalamazoo, MI, Died Friday, October 14, 2011. Doris, known to her many friends and family as Pat, was born May 20, 1923 in Lagro, Indiana, a daughter of Hugh and Mary (Turner) Cleaveland. Graduating from Lagro High School she continued her education at Ball State University where she met her future husband Faye S. (Barney) Chance. After graduation from BSU Doris taught school in Indiana two years before marrying and moving to Berrien Springs, Michigan. The couple moved to Kalamazoo in 1951 where Barney taught and coached at the then State High School (later University H.S.) Doris taught grades K-8 at the "one room" Grand Prairie Elementary while completing a Master's Degree in Education from WMU. She taught at Winchell Elementary for several years before moving to Woodward Elementary, retiring in 1984. Post retirement Doris and Barney spent winters at the Spring Garden Ranch in Deland Florida where Barney trained standardbred horses (trotters). Doris managed their business of race horses and they enjoyed many trips to the winner's circle at Michigan county fairs and pari-mutuel tracks. Doris spent the last several years of her life at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo where she delighted in resuming former friendships and making new ones. Doris enjoyed her bridge club, and bowling and golf leagues. Doris was well cared for at Woodside and Rose Arbor Hospice prior to her death. A dedicated teacher, loyal wife and loving mother she will be greatly missed. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Lee Cleaveland. She is survived by two sons, Gregg (Maryanne Macy) Chance of Traverse City, MI and Scott (Julie, daughter Carey) Chance of Kalamazoo; a sister, Julia Ann Miller of Bluffton, IN; and several nieces and nephews. on October 30, 2011.³

     Daren Lee Cleaveland was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 200N and Rt. 400E, Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 308-12-9325.⁶ He was born on May 28, 1922 at Lagro Township, Wabash Co., Indiana.^1,2,6 He married Pauline A. Todisco in 1942 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.^1,3,7 Daren Lee Cleaveland died on October 23, 1985 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 63.^1,8

     Her Social Security Number was 017-07-9671.⁴ Pauline A. Todisco was born on November 5, 1921 at Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.^3,4 As of 1942,her married name was Cleaveland.^1,2,3 She married Daren Lee Cleaveland, son of Hugh Victor Cleaveland and Mary Lucile Turner, in 1942 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.^1,2,3 Pauline A. Todisco died on May 4, 1993 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 71.^3,4 She FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Pauline A. (Todisco) Cleaveland, 71, of 620 Ferry St., formerly of Shrewsbury, Mass., died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital. Her husband, Daren L. Cleaveland, died in 1985. She leaves two sons, Gary L. Cleaveland of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Hugh R. Cleaveland of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; three daughters, Beverly J. Kilander of Wabash, Suzanne Tyler of Speicerville and Cindy Lambert of Bluffton; two brothers, Frank Todisco of Flagler Beach, Fla., and Nicholas Todisco of Garden Grove, Calif; two sisters, Lucy Card of Shrewsbury and Mary Chase of Worcester; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was born in Shrewsbury, daughter of Frank and Josephine (Papagni) Todisco, and lived there about 25 years before moving to Indiana. Mrs. Cleaveland worked many years ago at Wyman-Gordon Co. in Worcester and organized and managed its women's softball team. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury. on May 12, 1993.³

     Robert Eugene Miller was born on April 20, 1923 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana.¹ He married Julia Ann Cleaveland, daughter of Hugh Victor Cleaveland and Mary Lucile Turner, on December 3, 1949 at Indiana.¹

     Hugh Randall Cleaveland married Deborah Kay Unknown.¹ Hugh Randall Cleaveland was born on June 17, 1953 at Worcester, Massachusetts.^1,3 He died on May 24, 2011 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 57.^1,3

     Gary Lee Cleaveland married Jeanette Unknown.² Gary Lee Cleaveland was born on October 9, 1946 at Wabash Co., Indiana.² He married Melody White on August 18, 1972 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.³ Gary Lee Cleaveland and Melody White were divorced in March, 1974 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ Gary Lee Cleaveland married Melody White on September 20, 1975 at Clark Co., Nevada.⁴ Gary Lee Cleaveland and Melody White were divorced on December 18, 1979 at Orange Co., California.⁵ Gary Lee Cleaveland died on July 21, 2013 at Orange Co., California, at age 66.² He Cleaveland, Gary Lee, passed away on Sunday, July 21st after a courageous seven-month battle against an aggressive brain tumor. Gary had a passion for life, a passion that is reflected in his favorite motto, "Life is Good." Gary was born October 9, 1946 in Wabash, Indiana. He was the oldest of five children. After graduating from high school where he was the quarterback on the football team and pitcher on the baseball team, he went to Ball State in Muncie, Indiana on a baseball scholarship. He earned his degree in physical education while playing a year of semi professional baseball. Following his college graduation, Gary moved to Southern California to begin his teaching career with the Anaheim Union High School District in 1968. He taught first at Ball Junior High where he coached football and baseball and then transferred in 1980 to Loara High School where he coached tennis and taught photography classes. Gary was very proud that many of his students have become professional photographers and credit him for their love of photography. In addition to mentoring students, Gary was a valued mentor to new teachers. Gary made friends wherever he went, and he enjoyed sharing his life passions with friends, both old and new. Gary loved playing and watching golf, learning about wine, watching Angel baseball games, and trying new recipes. Gary will be missed for his warmth and generous spirit, as well as his willingness to help others with any project, large or small. The world is a better place because of Gary, and those who knew him will always remember his friendship and the impact he had on their lives. Gary is survived by his wife, Jeanette and his stepson, Rory Barnett. The family is asking for donations in Gary's memory to the National Brain Tumor Society. on August 25, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 311-12-5286.³ Faye Stanley Chance was born on March 10, 1923 at Washington, Ripley Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Doris V. Cleaveland, daughter of Hugh Victor Cleaveland and Mary Lucile Turner, on August 22, 1946 at Indiana.^1,5 Faye Stanley Chance died on September 8, 2000 at Michigan at age 77.^4,3