Michael Steven “Steve” Cleays, 69, of Scottsbluff, NE passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, in Scottsbluff. His memorial service will be held 11 AM on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Rick Parker officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for his grandchildren. Online condolences may be made by viewing Steve’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
“Steve” was the oldest of 3 sons born to Ernest “Ernie” and Elsie Cleays. He was raised in the Mitchell area as well as attending Mitchell schools. He met his first wife at an early age, and had his only 2 daughters, Jennifer, and Jill.
Steve worked for various farmers throughout his life and for the County driving a road grader until he suffered a near fatal car accident that left him deemed unable to work.
Steve was an avid outdoorsman, he had a love of fishing and hunting, especially Elk. He often traveled to Oregon and Washington to visit friends and family as well as hunt and fish. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and making things from wood. Most people that know him would say that he liked to talk A LOT! He was always “shooting the bull” with people and telling tall tales.
Survivors include his 2 daughters Jennifer (Matthew) Chrisman, Jill (Travis) Brown; 4 granddaughters; 1 grandson; 1 great granddaughter and 1 great grandson; mother Elsie, brothers Rod and James; 1 niece; and several cousins.