Obituary of Beverly Cleary

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Beverly Cleary

Beverly Atlee Cleary (born April 12th, 1916 in McMinnville, Oregon) was an Author who was best known for authoring children's books and young adult fiction. Beverly died on March 25th, 2021 and her death was basically because of her very old age. She was 104 years old when she passed away.

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Beverly Cleary Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cleary, Beverly Atlee
    • Common Name: Beverly Cleary
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: McMinnville, Oregon, United States
    • Birth Date: April 12, 1916
    • Age: 104 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Beverly Bunn
    • Occupation: Author
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

    Beverly Atlee's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Beverly Atlee Bunn
    • Father: Chester Lloyd Bunn
    • Mother: Mable Atlee Bunn
    • Brother(s):
      • Sibling: None
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Clarence Cleary (married 1940-2004 his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Malcolm Cleary (twin, born 1955)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Marianne Cleary (twin, born 1955)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 25 2021 at age 104
  • Place: Carmel, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Unknown

Category Tags:

AuthorAmerican Born on April 12th Born in 1916 Born in Oregon Died in 2021 Died at age 104 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."

"If you're going through hell, keep going."

"In her life, Beverly Atlee Cleary was an author, teacher, and mother. (V)"

"Beverly Atlee Cleary's life was marked by joy, humor, and an unwavering devotion to bringing children joy through her timeless stories, leaving a lasting impact on generations of readers even after her passing. (V)"

"Beverly Atlee Cleary dedicated her life to writing and inspiring young readers through her beloved stories, and her legacy continues to live on long after her passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Beverly Atlee Cleary still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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