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Leva Greenlee Obituary

Greenlee, Leva H.
(Colton)
Rochester: September 20, 2008. Age 96. Predeceased by husband Merle; daughter, Sandra Goetze. Survived by grandchildren Mark (Paula Stoll) Goetze, Michele Durfee, Matthew Goetze; great- grandchildren Amanda, Rhiannon, Derek, Jessica, Dillon, Madison, Ryan; many dear relatives and friends, including her friends and caregivers at Wesley Gardens.
Family and friends may call at Thomas Thursday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Sep. 23, 2008.

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Barry Sayer

October 14, 2008

Aunt DeeDee: I can never forget you. You showed me life was worth living and if you're going to live it, you might as well have fun with it. You were always so happy, even on the back of my bike. I'll miss you.

Colin Sayer

October 13, 2008

You will be missed. I thank God I had the opportunity to see you one last time at the nursing home.

Your nephew

Karen (Louie's Wife)

September 29, 2008

Aunt DeeDee is a lady who approached life with warmth, humor and a sense of fun. And I love her, a lot!

Louie Colton

September 29, 2008

Aunt Dee-Dee lived a long and full life,full of much happiness, and also much sorrow. We should all take comfort in knowing that aunt Dee-Dee is at piece, as she joins her family in heaven. Those of us that are left behind, have been blessed that she touched our lives.

Jan, Heather and Bryanna Schaefer

September 25, 2008

I love you and will miss you very much. Bye DeeDee

We'll meet again someday

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