Obituary for Edgar Lee Marvin "Eddie" Cleays
Edgar Marvin Cleays (Eddie) 84 of Scottsbluff, NE was reunited with the love of his life, Dorothy, in heaven January 13th at Regional West. Eddie was born to Ernest and Opal Cleays November 24, 1936. Eddie married the love of his life, Dorothy Sterkel on March 29th, 1955, and from this union four children were born Marvin, Sindy, Randy and Linda.
Eddie was family oriented and spent much time doing activities with his children & grandchildren. Eddie had a passion for fishing and for hunting coyotes and deer. Horses were his life, especially his beloved horse, Captain. He spent countless hours watching western movies. He also enjoyed accompanying Dorothy to garage sales. He was a Street Outlaws and drag racing enthusiast and had the opportunity to watch them locally. Eddie loved attending service at the Chuckwagon church with his son Randy. Eddie will be greatly missed and was a stranger to no one.
Eddie, by trade, hauled hay with his sons. He was also locally known for selling Colorado peaches, fresh potatoes, and onions around the Scottsbluff area.
He is survived by one sister Kathrine Haikkila of Estacada, OR, his son, Randy Cleays, daughters, Sindy Kreiling, Linda (Louis) Klick, all of the Scottsbluff, Gering, NE area, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, numerous nephews and nieces and Eddie Ring who he thought of as one of his own children.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, his son, Marvin, and numerous brothers and one sister.
There will be no visitation as cremation has already taken place at his request. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held for Eddie Cleays & his son Marvin at the Chuckwagon church Saturday February 6th, at 10:30 a.m. Anyone unable to attend is welcome to watch the livestream on the Chuckwagon church Facebook page. Following the memorial service, family and friends are invited to gather for lunch at the Prime Cut Restaurant in the banquet hall, food and drinks are optional at the expense of attendees. There will be no public burial.
Eddie was family oriented and spent much time doing activities with his children & grandchildren. Eddie had a passion for fishing and for hunting coyotes and deer. Horses were his life, especially his beloved horse, Captain. He spent countless hours watching western movies. He also enjoyed accompanying Dorothy to garage sales. He was a Street Outlaws and drag racing enthusiast and had the opportunity to watch them locally. Eddie loved attending service at the Chuckwagon church with his son Randy. Eddie will be greatly missed and was a stranger to no one.
Eddie, by trade, hauled hay with his sons. He was also locally known for selling Colorado peaches, fresh potatoes, and onions around the Scottsbluff area.
He is survived by one sister Kathrine Haikkila of Estacada, OR, his son, Randy Cleays, daughters, Sindy Kreiling, Linda (Louis) Klick, all of the Scottsbluff, Gering, NE area, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, numerous nephews and nieces and Eddie Ring who he thought of as one of his own children.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, his son, Marvin, and numerous brothers and one sister.
There will be no visitation as cremation has already taken place at his request. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held for Eddie Cleays & his son Marvin at the Chuckwagon church Saturday February 6th, at 10:30 a.m. Anyone unable to attend is welcome to watch the livestream on the Chuckwagon church Facebook page. Following the memorial service, family and friends are invited to gather for lunch at the Prime Cut Restaurant in the banquet hall, food and drinks are optional at the expense of attendees. There will be no public burial.