Josephine H. Van Cleave, 94, of Edmonds, WA formerly of Laramie, died March 3, 2022.
She was born in McCall, Idaho to Bryan and Mable Harnden on August 7, 1927. She had four brothers who passed before her.
She married John R. Van Cleave in 1947 and had two sons, Darald and Gary. Later they divorced.
She lived in Laramie, Wyoming for 78 years. During her years in Laramie, she loved to hunt and fish with her family and do an assortment of crafts with her friends and grandkids. She was a member of the VFW post 2221. She worked for 15 years as a custodian at the University of Wyoming. During that time, she also helped raise three of her grandchildren.
She moved to Edmonds, Washington to live with her oldest son Darald in 2005 after the passing of her youngest son Gary. During her 16.5 years in Edmonds, she continued her love of crocheting afghans. Once a year at Christmas time she would donate those afghans to the local women’s shelter and the Ronald McDonald house.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Bryan and Mabel, her brothers, Floyd, Bryan Jr (Gerrie), Manford (Marie), Oliver (Emma) Harnden. Her daughter-in-law Cindy Van Cleave and then her son Gary Van Cleave.
She is survived by her son Darald, her grandchildren: Heather (Ryan Hirotaka), Brian (Tara) Van Cleave, Gary Van Cleave, Mary Beth (David) Anderson, Jeff and Joe Van Cleave, her great granddaughters: Aimee Van Cleave, Alissa Crane, Jessica (Matt) McAdams, Elizabeth Crane, Elle Hirotaka, and her sister in-law Betty Harnden and several nieces and nephews.
No funeral will be held but a celebration of life is being planned for this summer.
Condolences can be sent to: Mary B. Anderson, 4136 Plateau Ct. Laramie, WY 82070. Mary will make sure the family gets them.
7 Comments To "Josephine H. Van Cleave"
#1 Comment By Sharon Phillpotts On March 8, 2022 @ 1:51 pm
It’s hard to lose a family member. So sorry. May you all find peace and comfort.
#2 Comment By Anonymous On March 10, 2022 @ 6:04 am
Thank you
#3 Comment By David & Jan O’Dell On March 11, 2022 @ 8:08 am
Rest in peace Josephine, you earned your spot in heaven. Our prayers go out to the entire family, I know we will all miss her, and her crocheting skills.
#4 Comment By Gary and Marilyn Scarpelli On March 20, 2022 @ 8:50 am
Many wonderful memories with Josephine. She was a beautiful, loving person. Our prayers are with all of you. Gary and Marilyn Scarpelli
#5 Comment By Anonymous On March 22, 2022 @ 9:12 am
Thank you
#6 Comment By Michael Comly Md On March 23, 2022 @ 8:19 am
I am sorry to hear about her passing. She was always so very nice to me and I always had a smile on my face when I saw that she was coming to my office for her appointment. She made me smile. I am sure that she will be truly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
#7 Comment By Mary On March 25, 2022 @ 12:10 pm
Thank you Dr Comly. She thought very highly of you and the care your provided to the Harden family