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| Name: |
Leonard Heath
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| Date: |
March 7th, 1921 - February 23rd, 2010
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| Obituary: |
ADRIAN – Leonard R. Heath, age 88, of Adrian, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility surrounded by his loving family.
Leonard was born March 7, 1921, in Adrian, the son of Paul and Jesse (Couts) Heath. During World War II, Leonard served his country in the Army and was stationed in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater
On July 3, 1946, Leonard married Elaine Sharpsteen in Flint. Leonard and Elaine celebrated over 50 years of marriage prior to her death in 1997.
Leonard worked for Tecumseh Products for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He owned both the Adrian Fish Market and the Adrian Produce Company for many years. Leonard was a member of the DAV. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and was known for his love of gardening.
Leonard is survived by his children: Larry Heath; Lynn “Spike” (Barb) Heath; Debbie (Jack) Palms; Roger (Deborah) Heath, all of Adrian; and Barbara (Melvin) Stubli of Manitou Beach; 12 grandchildren: Mary Katherine Simmons, Amanda (Jeff) Scroggins; Larry “JR” Heath, Michael (Carrie) Heath; Amy (Gil) Henry; Chad, Craig and Jillian Palms, Erica (Robert) Spratt, Brandon and Danille Heath and Kelly (Clint) Allen; and 19 great grandchildren: Andrew, Jacob, Rebekah, Chelsea, Emma, Tyler, Tyler, Isaac, Alyssa, Alexandria, Kiley, Kaden, Bobby, Gabrielle, Aiden, Christiana, Olivia, Elaina, and Carley; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Hal and Dale, and a sister, Eva.
The funeral service for Leonard will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Barbieri officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Annis Fint Post #1584. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Leonard may be made to the Lenawee Medical Care Facility Windsor Ridge, or the Parkinson Foundation. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.
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| Memorials: |
Lenawee Medical Care Facility Windsor Ridge or Parkinson Foundation
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| Visitations: |
1:00PM to 4:00PM on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at Wagley Funeral Home (map/driving directions)
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6:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at Wagley Funeral Home (map/driving directions)
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In-state at 1:00PM, Service at 2:00PM at Wagley Funeral Home on Friday, February 26th, 2010 (map/driving directions)
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| Cemetery: |
Oakwood Cemetery
E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221 (map/driving directions)
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