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Leo Harley Obituary

Harley, Leo His Legacy....Harley, Leo, age 89 of long-time resident of Clarklake fulfilled his wish to pass away at home on January 27, 2015. He was born in North Dakota on August 9, 1925 to William and Mary (Krush) Harley. Leo served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII and was a Graduate and faithful Alum of Michigan State University. He married Betty Fulton in Angola, IN followed by a formal wedding at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Jackson on October 2, 1948 and she survives. He was employed for 60 years as the President of Fulton Radio from which he retired and a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Leo was a life-time member of the Jackson Kiwanis and had received the Hickson Longevity Award in honor of his years of service. He held the record for perfect attendance at Kiwanis for 57 years. A record previously held by his own father-in-law. Leo will be remembered as a man of honor, hard work and love for his wife and family. His Family....In addition to his dear wife of 66 years, Leo is survived by his children: Michael (Jan) Harley, Judi (Tony) Blackmur; grandchildren: Laura, Jenny and Steven Harley, Matthew and Leo Blackmur. He was preceded in death by his son: Mark Harley. His Farewell...Leo's friends and family will gather on Monday from 4-6 p.m. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. A Memorial Mass for Leo will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church with Father Tom Helfich OSFS as Presider. In lieu of flowers, donations may be shared with the Kiwanis Club of Jackson or St. Rita Catholic Church. Please sign Leo's guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for his family by calling 877-231-7900.


Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2015.
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I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Harley's passing. Sending much love and sympathy to the entire Harley family.

Heather Rayl

February 6, 2015

Leo's family would like to thank everyone who shared their thoughts and prayers with us. We really enjoyed them!

Betty, Judi & Mike

February 5, 2015

Julie Whiting

February 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Leo! My prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow!

Elizabeth Maurer

February 3, 2015

Mike, my heartfelt condolences for you and your family's loss. Based on the comments I read in this Guest Book, I am sure that he will be missed greatly.

Bob Magill

February 3, 2015

A man of integrity, a pleasure to do business with him at Fulton's - a gentleman always when working at the Kiwanis film series at Jackson High. A man who gave a great deal! His smile and "hello" will be missed by many.

Carl Jacobson

February 2, 2015

Dear Betty: Breakfast will not be the same at Steve's Ranch without grumpy Leo.

ED Scott

February 2, 2015

Betty & Family
So sorry for your loss. "Uncle Leo" was a great person who we had lots of laughs with. Our condolences.
Toby & Josie Neill

Toby Neill

February 2, 2015

Thanks Leo for being an honary. Firefighter all these years, you will be missed by all of us that we're firefighters from Sumimit,Blackman and Jackson.

Ken Melville

February 2, 2015

HARLEY FAMILY, i HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF LEO BEING ONE OF THOSE GREAT BOY SCOUT DADS AT QUEENS WITH MY DAD AND BOB CURIER, ALL GREAT MEN, HE ALWAYS WAS THERE WHEN NEEDED, I ALSO REMEMBEING STOPPING BY THE SHOP WHEN I WORKED AT WC'S IN HIGH SCOOL. HE WAS AGOOD MAN AND I ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING HIM AND SAY HI. THANKS FOR THE GOOD MEMORIES LEO, YOU WILL BE MISSED.

DAN WEED

February 2, 2015

Desr Betty, Mike and Judi,

My deepest and heartfeltsympathies.

God Bless you all

Colleen FraserKlotz

February 1, 2015

Dear Betty
Sorry to read of Leo's passing. You two have shared many happy memories like Friday nights with the gang going out to "The Nest" and of course, snowmobiling with Duvall's in the U.P.
May all those memories help you through this time.
With sincere sympathy,
Liz Pell

February 1, 2015

Betty & Mike & Judy

My deepest condolences at this time .... Thanks Leo for sharing those laughs with us all

Michael Ross

February 1, 2015

Dear Mrs Harley, Judy and Mike,

So sorry to hear of Mr. Harley's passing. My you have peace in the days and months ahead.

God bless,
Mary Benson-Campbell

Mary Benson-Campbell

January 31, 2015

Coffee will not be the same without Leo, He was a special friend.
Bob Thurman (JFD)

January 31, 2015

Betty I am sorry to hear about Leo. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Especially me. Bob Malott

January 30, 2015

My husband Frank Shaw was a great friend of Leo's. I remember him well at Fulton's. He sure had a great sense of humor. SallY Shaw

Sally Shaw

January 30, 2015

Dear Betty, Mike and Judy,
I was your babysitter probably 60 years ago! I always admired your family and have thought about you over
the years. If you remember, I lived next door to Marriott's.
God's blessings,

Sue (Stroup) Markowski

January 30, 2015

Sorry to hear of Leo's passing. I really enjoyed our coffee days at Steve's Ranch House. Leo had a great sense of humor and wisdom. May he rest in peace!
Dave Good

January 30, 2015

Dearest Betty, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. It was wonderful, to witness the love and devotion you 2 shared over the years. Thank
You.

We are so far away we cannot hug you but do send our love and prayers.
Holly and Bob O??

Bob Odlevak

January 30, 2015

Betty
Sorry for Leo,s passing
leo play it alone always and do not trump any aces.
John G Riedel II

January 30, 2015

RIP Leo...Will miss you on Wednesday morning coffee with "the guys"

Garth Hyliard

January 30, 2015

To the family of Leo Harley,
May your many wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you during this time of sadness. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy.

Lindy Gannon (Safety Systems)

January 30, 2015

I remember Leo well from his visits to the Fire Dept. and from my own visits to Fultons. He will be missed.

January 30, 2015

Betty, Sonsorry to hear about Leo. Needless to say, lots of great memories of both of you. I'm out of town so won't be there for services. Please give my condolences to Judy too. Hugs to you , Linda (negus) Sturgill

Linda Sturgill

January 30, 2015

So sorry to hear about Leo. I have a lot of good memories of you two. I'm out of town so won't be able to be a part of services. Please send my condolences to Judy too.

January 30, 2015

Dear Betty,

We are sad to hear this ... We loved Leo....and will always remember our many years as your neighbor...but more importantly as close friends and so many wonderful times we enjoyed together! Our prayers, thoughts and love to you at this difficult time.

Jim & Linda

January 29, 2015

Mrs. Harley: I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Harley's passing. I have such fond memories of working for him (and your Mom and Dad) at F ultons while I was going to school and on my breaks from MSU. I remember to this day Mr. Harley's genuine and sincere condolences when my Father passed away very suddenly. He was such a caring person. I will always remember him so fondly.. .
All of my sympathies go out to you and your family.
Mary Ellen (Monroe) Sarrine

Mary Sarrine

January 29, 2015

Leo will be sadly missed by all his brothers at the Jackson Fire Department....may he rest in peace.

Bill Lackey

January 29, 2015

MR.HARLEY,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT NATION.RIP.

January 29, 2015

Our wonderful, caring and lovable next door neighbor. Leo was full of great stories and good advice. We will miss him greatly. He left this earth on his terms and God will welcome him. Love, Dave & Sue

Sur Woodsum

January 29, 2015

Betty Ted & I are so sorry to hear about Leo. He will always be in our hearts. He was truly a great friend to us. I thought of him as part of our family. Deepest sympathy.
Ted & Linda
Ted's Firehouse Pub

January 29, 2015

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Enjoyed Leo for many years while he worked at Fultons.

Bob Clark

January 29, 2015

Betty and family, So sorry to hear this very sad news. He was a great man, good family friend. He will always live in my heart and prayers. Stay strong for each other. Love, Betty Miller-Brown

Betty Miller-Brown

January 29, 2015

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