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Basil Leschuk Obituary

LESCHUK - Basil Bill Age 68, retired Boeing, Dassault Falcon Jet and Worthington Compressor engineer; of Hamburg, NY formerly of Buffalo and Wichita, KS passed September 17, 2008 after a long illness. He was the treasured husband of Joanne Aber; father of Karen (Marc) Klementowski of Amherst, Erik (Tammy) Leschuk of Wichita and Daelyne (Joshua) Starks of Tulsa; grandchildren Kristen, Rachel and Michelle Klementowski and Seraphin Starks; pre-deceased by parents Basil and Nancy Leschuk. Bill was loved by all who knew him. His career included work on the first nuclear submarines, Boeing Refuelers and an Air Force One. He traveled throughout this country, Canada, Mexico and US Virgin Islands, He lived in Arkansas, Kansas, New York and Pennsylvania. A private family service is planned. Bill donated his body to the University of Buffalo School of Medicine. Donations may be made to the First Church of Evans, Derby, NY or charity of your choice. Arrangements by ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 21, 2008.

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JZ Norton

October 4, 2008

May your wonderful memories stay with you each day and may you always feel the loving hand of our Father as He gently guides you.
Continue to "walk in sunshine" and let peace go with you.

Mary Lou McIntosh

September 23, 2008

May the peace of God comfort you. My prayers are with you.

Wayne&Conni Pelley

September 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Daelyne Leschuk-Starks

September 22, 2008

You will always be my Dad.
I Love You,
Daelyne Caryle Leschuk-Starks

Joanne Aber Leschuk

September 22, 2008

Bill was loved by all who knew him. He was a golden rule person who never said an unkind word about anyone, friend or foe...We want to thank all of you ahead of time, and those who have already written, for your uplifting thoughts and prayers...As you send us your caring thoughts and wishes, if you are not someone we would readily know, please let us know how you have known Bill...

Walk in sunshine...Joanne and Family

Pat McCall

September 22, 2008

Joanne, Karen, Erik and Daelynn:
May your memories give you strength to carry on. You all were fortunate to have each other! My prayers are with you.

Rick Raines

September 21, 2008

May God comfort and give peace to the family.

Caryl & Rich McCaffrey

September 21, 2008

Dear Joanne and family,

We are so sad for your loss. Yet, knowing Bill is in a better place and
no more suffering has to be of a great comfort. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God's Blessings.
Love, Caryl and Rich

Hrefna Jonsdottir

September 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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