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Leonard Spinner Obituary
of Tempe, passed away May 19, 2011. Leonard was an avid sports fan and very involved family man. If you look up the definition of friend in the dictionary you would certainly see a picture of Leonard. He is survived by his loving wife Arleen, adoring daughters Ellen and Sherri, son-in-law Darryl and grandchildren Alexandra and Jordan, sister Cynthia Valencia, as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held graveside at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ, Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101-2151 or The Temple Emanuel Rose Sperling Children's Fund, 5801 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85283. Leonard will be missed by all who knew him. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
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May 27, 2011
Dear Sherri and Ellen,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know how difficult it is, and I pray for comfort and healing in the days ahead for you, your mother, and your children.
Aundrea Meadows Hudgens
Sam "sammy" Cooper
May 24, 2011
uncle lenny had the best sense of humor. he always knew how to lighten the mood. he was funny and i loved talking sports with him. uncle lenny i love you and i will miss you greatly-sammy cooper
Kathy Higgins
May 22, 2011
Several years ago while working at Sears in the furniture department we got word that we were getting this high powered saleman from the west side to join our sales staff of 5 ladies,numbers being on our side we were ready.On a monday morning we were introduced to Leonard now it was size againt numbers if we just stuck together and could teach him how to dust the furniture all would be well. That never hapened and soon we knew we had a Teddy Bear and a great guy and friend, he became our LITTLE LENNY.
Thus started a blessed friendship that has lasted all these years.Leonard had a huge heart and was such a giving person he blessed many lives with his giving ways and will be missed by all who knew and loved him expecially his Family who he loved so much.
Arleen, Sherry, and Ellen you are in my prayers during these most difficult days and I send you Hugs and love.
We are unable to be there today but we are there in Spirit.
Darryl Lerner
May 21, 2011
Len was one of those rare people everyone had something positive to say about, no matter who you asked, everyone! A few years ago I fractured a bone in my leg and I could not drive. Driving is everything to my job because I am an external Healthcare Marketer. Well Leonard drove me to work and drove me around town almost every day. Who does that!?
Leonard Loved Life, he Loved his Family, he Loved Detroit and Arizona Sports. He adored his wife and he was crazy about his kids and grand kids! I got to go to a few Baseball games with Leonard and when we all got up to sing his favorite song, take me out to the ball game, you could just see how much he loved the game of baseball.
Some people say you don't know how much someone means to you until they're gone, well with Leonard Spinner you always knew how much he meant to you before he left, always.
Clayton Jacoby
May 21, 2011
I met Leonard at Sears Westridge-January 1981.We seemed to hit it off and we worked together there and Mesa.He was a great guy,good sense of humor and always loyal.He loved his family so much,and so proud to be a father/grandpa.!I have had Leonard on my mind since I rec'd word of his passing.His family is in our prayers-God will take care of him.
Shelby Kaplan
May 21, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Leonard passing away. Leonard and I had some great conversations at Darryl's office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelby and Allison Kaplan
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