William Wallace Van Cleave Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Wallace Van Cleave Jr. (Seattle, Washington), who passed away at the age of 82, on July 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William Wallace Van had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William Wallace Van may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Pauline "Patty" T. Van Cleave; his daughter Kimberly Van Cleave Michaels; his son-in-law Robert Michaels; his parents, William Wallace Van Cleave Sr. and Catherine Streiff Van Cleave; his siblings, Lynn Van Cleave Martin and Peter Van Cleave; and his grandsons, Burke and Shepard Michaels.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Labs4rescue.com — a nod to Bill's deep love of his dogs.
