Jack William Leonard

At age 80, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 with his family by his side. Jack was born April 10, 1932 in Saline, MI, son of Chet and Mary (Vedder) Leonard. He married Barbara Rothenbecker on January 10, 1950 and she survives. Jack worked for the University of Michigan as a glazier and an arborist. Jack loved his family and he made sure they knew that in many ways. His great-grandchildren provided the love and hugs that Grandpa Great could never get enough of. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Saline where he had many friends and loved the beautiful music which he thought was provided just for him by Tammy. Jack enjoyed life to the fullest. His many travels and adventures leave his family and friends with treasured memories. His Lewiston cottage was a haven for him and Barb and a welcome sign was always out for all. Although not able to make his twice daily coffee groups for the past couple of years in Saline, Ann Arbor or Lewiston, his friends continued to call and greet him. We rest assured his love of life now carries over as he enjoys the love of God. Jack’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Arthur Tai, IHA, and Doctors James Bengtson and Andrew Pruitt of Michigan Heart and Vascular Institute for their amazing care over the last twenty years. Survivors include daughters Jackie (Les) Rowe of Saline, MI and Dr. Marilyn (Randy) Vanover of San Antonio, TX. Other survivors include grandchildren Ryan (Heather) Rowe, Brent (Karen) Rowe, Marci Rowe, Melissa Vanover, Brad (Natalia) Vanover and great-grandchildren Hannah and Andrew Rowe. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dale Leonard and Bob Leonard, and sisters Evelyn Myers and Naudine Zurlinden. Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Saline, MI on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice or to the First United Methodist Church Music Ministry. Envelopes will be available at the church where friends may begin calling on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Saline. To leave a memory, for more information or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Jack William Leonard

April 10, 1932 - August 30, 2012