Leonard
Leonard M. Holden
Leonard passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his home in Otsego.
He was born January 7, 1933 in Trowbridge Township. He was the son of Curtis and Mildred (Newton) Holden. Leonard was an Otsego High School graduate who served his country in the Army during the Korean War. For 22 years he worked as a mechanic for MDOT in the Paw Paw State Highway Garage until his retirement in 1989. During that time he also enjoyed farming. For over 25 years after his retirement he grew produce to sell at the Allegan and Otsego farmers markets.
In his spare time he enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, camping, working on old tractors and listening to country music. Leonard loved beagles, especially his dogs Sam, Porkie and Charlie. He was a member of the American Legion in Paw Paw and the Trowbridge United Methodist Church. On February 29, 1956 at the Bloomingdale Christian Church he married Mary Harris. Together they enjoyed camping, they were members of the VanKal Campers and Wolverine Campers. For the last 26 years loved spending winters in Florida.
Surviving are his wife, Mary; children, Kim (Gloria) Holden of Otsego, Arlene (Tom) Bodtke of South Haven and Penny (David) Wait of Gobles; 11 grandchildren, Angel, Steve, William, Jessica, Michael, Jeffery, Robert, Matthew, Ryan, Alex and Ethan; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Drake, Joseph, Katie, Esther, (Andrew Leonard), Hazel and Lilliana; his sister, Doris (David) Youngs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Curtis, Beverly and Dicia.
Friends may visit with Leonard’s family from 5-8 P.M., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Trowbridge United Methodist Church and from 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 9, 2015 until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 with Pastors John Moore and David Youngs officiating.
Burial will follow at Trowbridge Township Cemetery. Military Honors by VFW Post# 3030.
Contributions in memory of Leonard may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice
or to the Trowbridge United Methodist Church.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
.com
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amanda
July 6, 2015 at 7:10 pm
Aunt Mary and family we were sad to hear Uncle Leonard passed but rejoice knowing he is in the arms of our saviour. Bless you all through this time. Dave,Adam,Amanda, & Annalee.
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Ivan & Kathy Kibby
July 6, 2015 at 10:14 pm
Dear Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May Leonard rest in peace and may you feel the Lord’s arms around you giving you comfort during this time.
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david rumery
July 7, 2015 at 3:13 pm
So sorry to hear of Leonard passing Mary. Seems like yesterday when Leonard and you were newly weds living in that little rental in Gobles.
Best wishes, prayers, etc.
Your friend,
David
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Sharon Blanchard
July 8, 2015 at 7:52 am
Aunt Mary, so sorry about Uncle Leonard. May he rest in peace always and rest in arms of the Lord. Claude and Sharon Scott and Nicole.
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Brian Jackson
July 8, 2015 at 9:50 am
Having been blessed to get to know you and your family members through Todd and Darla Sytsma I want to share my care and condolences to you and your family.
We will be praying for you this week. No matter what the age it is always difficult to say good-bye, even it is only for a little while until you will see him again.
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Dian Liepe
July 9, 2015 at 1:37 pm
On behalf of the John and Mary Ann Schlack family I want to express our sincere sympathy at the passing of Leonard. We have special memories of many Wolverine Camp club weekends!! And Leonard loved the Tigers! Between the two of us we always knew what they were up to!! Thoughts and prayers are with Mary and the kids.
Dian
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Caroline Joostberns
July 11, 2015 at 1:23 am
Mary and family I was not able to attend Leonard’s visitation or funeral. My thoughts are with each of you as you go through this journey of losing him. He was a gentle soul and a happy, hard working man. I was always amazed at his ambition. We are so sorry for your loss.
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He was born January 7, 1933 in Trowbridge Township. He was the son of Curtis and Mildred (Newton) Holden. Leonard was an Otsego High School graduate who served his country in the Army during the Korean War. For 22 years he worked as a mechanic for MDOT in the Paw Paw State Highway Garage until his retirement in 1989. During that time he also enjoyed farming. For over 25 years after his retirement he grew produce to sell at the Allegan and Otsego farmers markets.
In his spare time he enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, camping, working on old tractors and listening to country music. Leonard loved beagles, especially his dogs Sam, Porkie and Charlie. He was a member of the American Legion in Paw Paw and the Trowbridge United Methodist Church. On February 29, 1956 at the Bloomingdale Christian Church he married Mary Harris. Together they enjoyed camping, they were members of the VanKal Campers and Wolverine Campers. For the last 26 years loved spending winters in Florida.
Surviving are his wife, Mary; children, Kim (Gloria) Holden of Otsego, Arlene (Tom) Bodtke of South Haven and Penny (David) Wait of Gobles; 11 grandchildren, Angel, Steve, William, Jessica, Michael, Jeffery, Robert, Matthew, Ryan, Alex and Ethan; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Drake, Joseph, Katie, Esther, (Andrew Leonard), Hazel and Lilliana; his sister, Doris (David) Youngs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Curtis, Beverly and Dicia.
Friends may visit with Leonard’s family from 5-8 P.M., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Trowbridge United Methodist Church and from 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 9, 2015 until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 with Pastors John Moore and David Youngs officiating.
Burial will follow at Trowbridge Township Cemetery. Military Honors by VFW Post# 3030.
Contributions in memory of Leonard may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice
or to the Trowbridge United Methodist Church.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Leonard M. Holden
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amanda
July 6, 2015 at 7:10 pm
Aunt Mary and family we were sad to hear Uncle Leonard passed but rejoice knowing he is in the arms of our saviour. Bless you all through this time. Dave,Adam,Amanda, & Annalee.
Reply
Ivan & Kathy Kibby
July 6, 2015 at 10:14 pm
Dear Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May Leonard rest in peace and may you feel the Lord’s arms around you giving you comfort during this time.
Reply
david rumery
July 7, 2015 at 3:13 pm
So sorry to hear of Leonard passing Mary. Seems like yesterday when Leonard and you were newly weds living in that little rental in Gobles.
Best wishes, prayers, etc.
Your friend,
David
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Sharon Blanchard
July 8, 2015 at 7:52 am
Aunt Mary, so sorry about Uncle Leonard. May he rest in peace always and rest in arms of the Lord. Claude and Sharon Scott and Nicole.
Reply
Brian Jackson
July 8, 2015 at 9:50 am
Having been blessed to get to know you and your family members through Todd and Darla Sytsma I want to share my care and condolences to you and your family.
We will be praying for you this week. No matter what the age it is always difficult to say good-bye, even it is only for a little while until you will see him again.
Reply
Dian Liepe
July 9, 2015 at 1:37 pm
On behalf of the John and Mary Ann Schlack family I want to express our sincere sympathy at the passing of Leonard. We have special memories of many Wolverine Camp club weekends!! And Leonard loved the Tigers! Between the two of us we always knew what they were up to!! Thoughts and prayers are with Mary and the kids.
Dian
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Caroline Joostberns
July 11, 2015 at 1:23 am
Mary and family I was not able to attend Leonard’s visitation or funeral. My thoughts are with each of you as you go through this journey of losing him. He was a gentle soul and a happy, hard working man. I was always amazed at his ambition. We are so sorry for your loss.
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