David Bruce Cleave Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David Bruce Cleave of Mount Vernon, Washington, who passed away at the age of 87, on January 26, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, LeRoy Cleave and Marjorie Cleave; and his siblings, Richard Cleave, Ann Cleave, Nancy Cleave and Mary Cleave.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara Goddard; his son Brian; his grandchildren, Brandon Cleave (Courtney) and Maddison Hood (Mark); his daughter Kelli Cleave (Paul Nicholson); his grandson Benjamin Nicholson-Cleave; his son Scott (Deidre); his grandchildren, Zachary Cleave, Emma Skillman (Randal), Abby Cleave and Annie Cleave; and his caregiver Mackenzie Wright.

Though Dave loved to give flowers, in lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the charity of your choice in Dave's name.