Eric Matthew Cleveland

Eric Matthew “Gumby” Cleveland died Oct. 6, 2013, in Enumclaw. He was 41.

He was born Oct. 11, 1971, in Fresno, Calif., and most recently lived in Oregon City, Ore. His passion was motocross riding; he had competed and won many national titles. He also competed in several international Eurocross competitions representing team USA. Supporting other riders, guns and movies were his other passions. He was owner of APEX Motorsports in Oregon City.

He is survived by parents Robert and Darlene Cleveland of Enumclaw; brothers Mark Cleveland, Michael Cleveland and Arthur Cleveland; and sisters Susan Cleveland, Karen Cleveland and Christi Cleveland.

There will no service, at his request.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established; contributions can be made at any KeyBank branch to the Eric Cleveland Memorial Fund which will sponsor future ISDE motocross riders for Team USA.

Arrangements are by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.