In loving memory of

Jack Herbert Cleverley
February 25, 1936 - January 31, 2015

Jack H. Cleverley, age 78, of Ames passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Israel Family Hospice House. A gathering of friends and family will be 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way, followed by a celebration of life service. Burial will be at a later date at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Jack was born February 25, 1936 in Des Moines, the son of Wayne and Evelyn (Bergeron) Cleverley. He graduated from Humboldt High School and attended Iowa State University. Jack married Jean (Drake) on May 26, 1979 in Ames, Iowa. Jack was employed as a Carpenter for the Ames Public School District for 35 years retiring in 2011. Jack (and Jean) designed their home, assisting with building it in 2003. Jack enjoyed being with his family, camping, sailing, going to Lake Okoboji, building bicycles, and restoring a 1928 Chevy. Jack was a Boy Scout Leader for troop #160 in Ames. He received the Broken Arrow District, Award of Merit, The Outstanding Service Award in 1995, and the Wood Badge. He enjoyed many dogs throughout the years, Moose and Duke most recently.
Jack is survived by his wife Jean Cleverley of Ames, his children, Deb Binns of Carroll; Denise (Jeff) Cardella of Roland; Todd Cleverley of Ames; Michelle Chae of Buda, TX; George (Beth) Morden of Coralville; and Matthew Cleverley of Ames; grandchildren, Matteo (Dawn), Emily (Josh), Danielle, Gracie, Otis, Choon-Hee, Bodhi, Zach, Josh, Nick, Emily, a sister Robben Dudley of Rogers, MN; and many nieces and nephews and many friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Israel Family Hospice House or The Animal Rescue League.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Tributes

Tom Griffin wrote on Feb 6, 2015:

"Jean and family, Jack greatly improved the quality of the Ames School District; staff; and most importantly, the students. Over the years, he not only made the "learning environment" for the District the best, he also was a great motivator to all he met (staff & students) towards making Ames Schools #1. He will be truly missed! "

Rose and Dean Dudley wrote on Feb 3, 2015:

"Jean, Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name. You are mine! (Isaiah 43:1b) The promise at the beginning and at the end of this life on earth! May you find comfort at this special time. Love and blessings, "

Cathy Olson wrote on Feb 3, 2015:

"Prayers to you and your family Deb, you have a beautiful angel watching over you! Hugs..."