Charles Howard Cleveland
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Charles Howard Cleveland passed away on Oct. 15, 2019, at his home in Holbrook. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the First Baptist Church in Holbrook.
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Charles was born on Feb. 13, 1941, in Ovid, Colo., to Charles M. Cleveland and Emma E. (Clark) Cleveland. Charles moved with his family to Holbrook in 1951.
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In the late 1950’s he worked as a mechanic and as an electrician at the bowling alley. In 1963, he enlisted in the Army in the 163rd Co. Military Police and was stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco, Calif. There he met the love of his life, Mary Louise Alsobrook. Mary was working as a nurse at the Presidio and Charlie fell for Mary instantly.
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On Jan. 24, 1966, Charlie and Mary were married in Phoenix where he worked at General Electric. Charlie joined the Arizona Highway Patrol in 1968 and they returned to Holbrook where they built their home and family.
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Charlie had several hobbies. He was a car enthusiast, and loved repairing and rebuilding anything with a motor, including bikes and lawn mowers for local parades. He was an exceptional woodworker, making 73 music boxes given as presents and even a step-stool for his youngest daughter’s wedding. Charlie also enjoyed fishing, golf and bowling. Charlie helped many family members and friends with construction projects and was adept in carpentry, electricity, plumbing, mechanics and everything related.
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Charles served as an officer for the Arizona Department of Public Safety for 20 years. He was a judge pro-tempore and later worked for DPS as a clerk providing additional support for the officers.
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Charlie is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Pamela (Jim) Cox, Collette (Mike) Craig and Sandy (Wade) Carlisle; six grandchildren; one great grandson; and sister, Barbara (William) Chinworth. He will be greatly missed.
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Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook and the First Baptist Church handled the arrangements.
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