July 16, 1941 — Aug. 15, 2007

Dave Wesley Kleen, of Ashland, died Aug. 15 while on a family sailing vacation in the San Juan Islands. He was 66.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Church in Ashland. An open house will follow at the Kleen home.

Mr. Kleen was born July 16, 1941, the son of Walt and Ruth Kleen. He graduated from Redmond Union High School in 1959. He married Joan Kleen.

Mr. Kleen worked for United Airlines, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed carpentry, sailing, music and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Tim, of Portland, and Jack, of Ashland; a daughter, Kelly Larson, of Medford; two brothers, Mike, of Portland, and Steve, of Port Orford; a sister, Helen Ellison, of Ashland; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Muir School, 100 Walker Ave., Ashland, OR 97520.

Jerns Funeral Chapel in Bellingham, Wash., is in charge of arrangements.