Richard Cleverley

RICHARD CLEVERLEY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Richard Merlin Cleverley, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 31, 2008, at his home of causes incident to age. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. He was born September 27, 1920, in Shelton, Idaho, to Charles Thomas Cleverley and Martha Caroline Ferguson Cleverley. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He married Joyce Elaine Nelson December 17, 1951, in Shelley, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple November 21, 1953. He worked as a welder for Snake River Equipment until his retirement. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a High Priest and served as a Home Teacher for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening, loved his grandchildren, and liked watching NASCAR. Survivors include: Wife: Joyce Cleverley, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Vickie Joy (Robert) Speek, Minooka, IL Daughter: Janice Elda (Charles) Wiegand, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Randy Dee Cleverley, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Julie Ann (Roger) Haroldsen, Rigby, ID Son: Matthew Rick (Jennifer) Cleverley, Squamish, WA Daughter: Valerie (Richard) Brinkworth, Elizabeth, CO 23 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Dennis Cleverley, four brothers, Eldon, Carl, Cecil, and Earl Cleverley, and a sister, Lavella Moss. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS 21st Ward, 1155 East First Street, with Bishop Philip Wheatley officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 10 - 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Robert K. Moss mossrkc@aol.com Aunt Joyce and family, This morning, a few minutes before Uncle Richards funeral service, Jack Walker, a friend, called to tell us that Uncle Richard had passed away. We send our love to you and wish we had known sooner so we could have been there with you. Aunt Joyce, may you and your family find comfort and feel the peace the Savior brings because of his atonement. It would be fun to see the grand reunion of Uncle Richard and my mother, LaVella, and all those others waiting there to welcome him home. Robert and Carol Moss