Horace Glenn Van Cleve

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE New Iberia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia, for Horace Glenn Van Cleve, 80, who passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 in New Iberia. Entombment will follow in Holy Family Mausoleum. Rev. Floyd Calais will be the Celebrant. Readers are Denis Romero and Stephen G. Van Cleve. Gift Bearers include Kally J. Van Cleve and Constance Ann Van Cleve. Born on December 22, 1928, Mr. Van Cleve worked for Shell Oil Company and M M Oil Tools. In addition, he is the former owner of Iberia Mall Fabric Store and is a former bus driver for the Iberia Parish School Board. He was a member of Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church where he served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Principal of the School of Religion, Sacristan, a Counter, and attended a Cursillo at Prairie Ronde. A member of the USS Ingrahm Association in California, Mr. Van Cleve was an assistant Scout Master for Troop 133 and was a marshal at Squirrel Run. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, traveling, and camping. Survivors include his wife of almost 58 years, Nona Blanchet Van Cleve of New Iberia; son, Stephen G. Van Cleve and wife Constance Ann of New Iberia; daughter, Joy V. Dobler of Overland Park, Kansas and husband Conrad; brother, Guy Van Cleve of Port Arthur, Texas; grandchildren, Jacob C. Van Cleve, Francis A. Olivier, Holli D. Dobler, Stephen D. Dobler; and a great granddaughter due to arrive in July. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Van Cleve, Sr. and Viola Primeaux Van Cleve; sister, Key DePeter. Pallbearers include Jacob C. Van Cleve, Francis A. Olivier, Holli D. Dobler, Stephen D. Dobler, Ernest Lancon, and Pat LeBlanc. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Janice Nugent and Leo Bradburn. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of service at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM Saturday. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.