Judith A. Cleaver, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born March 18, 1939 to the late Vern and Iva (Caulkins) Hamilton. Judy was united in marriage to Clarence "Ed" Cleaver on September 11, 1956 for a loving 61 years together. Judy loved her family first and foremost. She was known to have been a free-spirited lady with a vibrant, extra-ordinary personality. She and Ed loved traveling together. She also loved her flower gardens. She was someone who selflessly cared for everyone and always found the positive in people and say kind words about them. Judy is survived by her husband, Clarence Cleaver; children, Dawn Spencer, Scott (Donna) Cleaver and Tami Wolthuis; grandchildren, Nolan (Mila) Spencer, Houston Cleaver, Brianna (Anthony) Brophy, Caitlin (Billy) Farrell, Ashley Wolthuis and Alissa Wolthuis; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard Cleaver, Penny (Richard) Bagwell and Larry Wotta; and several nieces and nephews. Judy was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Wotta; and sister-in-law, Carol Cleaver. The family will greet friends on Saturday, April 7th from 10-11am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00am at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. Graveside services will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 4th in Hope Cemetery, Texas Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kairos Dwelling. Please visit Judy's personalized webpage at
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Visitation
APR 7. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Funeral Service
APR 7. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Graveside Service
AUG 4. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hope Cemetery
8501 South 8th Street
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009