Kevin Cleve Clemens was born Oct. 17, 1959, in O’Neill, NE, to Lyle Twain and Norma Jean (Farrier) Clemens. He attended school in Clay Center, Chappell, and Kenesaw, NE, graduating from Kenesaw as a Regent Scholar. He earned a marketing degree from UNK.
He was an avid fisher, hunter, and golfer, and was an amazing southpaw pitcher in his school days. Kevin lived most of his life in the Kenesaw/Wood River area, but moved to Scottsbluff six years ago to be closer to family.
He was a hard worker, working locally at Cenex, Regional West, and Wal-Mart, but his favorite job was owning “Through My Window”, a consignment shop in Grand Island.
When his health began to decline, he became a treasure hunter and sold some of his collectibles online. Per his request, the family will hold a Memorial Garage Sale this spring.
Kevin was given an amazing gift when doctors told him he had a year or two to live. The year he was given gave him a chance to mend rifts and prepare his soul for his journey. He told his family often that this had been the best year of his life.
Kevin died Feb. 15, 2020, in Scottsbluff. He is survived by his sisters: Valerie (Mike) Isom of Allen, Carol Dawn (the late Rodney) Shaw of Nelson, Kimberly (Ted) Schaaf and Lisa (Kent) Hadenfeldt of Scottsbluff. Kevin was a fun uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his best pal/dog Buddy.
A private celebration of life will be held this spring at his favorite fishing hole.