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Leon VanHuben Obituary

VanHuben, Leon J.
Rochester: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the age of 75. Leon was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Florence and his first wife, Arline. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Beverly; son, James VanHuben, daughter, Miriam Wilkerson; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Hall, Glenna Rockow; severall nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Leon was a member of the Craftsman-Robertson Lodge #969 F&AM, Lalla Rookh Grotto, Empire State Grotto Association, Masonic War Veterans, Doty-McDill American Legion Post, Corinthian-Fellowship Chapter 322 OES. He was also Monroe District Grand Lecturer in 1988 OES.
Masonic and Memorial Service will be held on Sunday November, 16 at 3:00pm at the SHRINE CENTER (979 Bay Rd, Webster, NY), a reception will follow. Interment private. Memorials may be directed to Masonic Service Bureau, 979 Bay Rd, Webster, NY 14580, or a charity of your choice.

PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME 544-2041



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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Oct. 12, 2008.

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