Daniel R. Cleeves

Daniel R. Cleeves passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Santa Rosa, CA, due to complications from Lupus at the age of 50. Dan was born in Leadville, CO, and moved to Fallbrook at age 8 when his father died in 1962. He lived on an avocado and lemon ranch near Live Oak Park until 1967, when he moved to Pacific Palisades, CA. After graduating from San Diego State University Dan moved to northern California and started working for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.

While living in Fallbrook Dan was active in the 4H Club raising lambs, Little League Baseball and football at Potter Jr. High School. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, JoAnne, daughter Ashley and son Sean, all from Rohnert Park, CA. Dan is also survived by his mother Anne Cleeves, brother John, sisters Rosemary Curry and Carolyn Mountel and many other loving relatives and friends. As sports was Dan’s favorite activity, especially football, basketball and golf, if desired, donations can be made to the Rohnert Park High School’s Sports Club: The Rancho Cotate Cougar Boosters, Inc., PO Box 1806, Rohnert Park, CA 94927.