David Lee Van Cleef
A funeral services was Sept. 21 in Castle Rock for David Lee Van
Cleef of Castle Rock, who died Sept. 17. He was 69. Interment was
at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Castle Rock.
Born Aug. 24, 1933, in Ainsworth, Neb., he was the son of Romie
and Marie (Hildebrand) Van Cleef.
Mr. Van Cleef was the owner of Vanco Builders – Van Cleef and
Co. in Castle Rock.
He enjoyed fishing and, during his lifetime, mastered many
trades. He was a member of the Brick Masons Union for 31
years.
He and Leona Cooke were married Jan. 23, 1954, in Raton,
N.M.
In 1966, Mr. Van Cleef, his wife and three sons spent nine
months in North Pole, Alaska, donating their time and skills to
build KJNP radio station, which had a Christian format.
During their time in Alaska, the family lived in a mission
called Radio Prayer League.
Mr. Van Cleef is survived by his wife of Castle Rock; sons
Donald Van Cleef of Colorado Springs and Mark Van Cleef of
Walworth, Wis.; grand-daughter Amanda Van Cleef of Castle Rock and
Tanya and Brittney Van Cleef of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and grandsons Erik
and Trevor Van Cleef of Walworth.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry.
Memorial contributions can be made to the David Van Cleef
Memorial Fund, account No. 2022839547, c/o FirstBank, 4775 Front
St., Castle Rock, CO 80104.
Parker Funeral Home made arrangements.