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Tari Leichner Obituary
June 23, 1953 ~ May 24, 2010
Tari Kay Leichner of Vancouver, Washington passed away May 24, 2010 from complications of MS. Tari was born in Vancouver on June 23, 1953. When she was seven, she moved to Boulder, Colorado where she graduated from Boulder High School in 1971 with vocational training in cosmetology. She became a hairdresser after high school. Tari was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1973. After returning to Vancouver in 1977 she later received an Associates degree from Clark College.
Tari's passions were her job as a hairdresser, being with family and friends, and listening to music. She loved the music of the Beatles, Journey, BonJovi, Van Halen to name a few, and attended as many concerts as she could with friends and family. In the late 1970's and through the 1980's she could often be seen driving her green van with a picture of the group Van Halen painted on the side.
Tari is survived by her two brothers, Mark Leichner, (Kelly), Craig Leichner (wife and daughter), and a sister Cheryl Rosales (Lee); nieces and nephews, Jennifer Rosales, Ryan Rosales, Josh Gandy (April), Jessica Buhler and Haley Leichner.
She was preceded in death by her father Elmer Leichner in 1988 and her mother Margaret Leichner in 2007.
A special thank you to Beverly Anderson, Tari's aunt, for all the help and support she has given to Tari and the rest of her immediate family.
A celebration of life will be held June 8, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tari's name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Please sign Tari's guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits.
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Jami Hall
June 13, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear about Tari. She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly. I will hold you all in my prayers. Always remember....right now she is dancing to her favorite tunes...free from everything this life body gave her. What a wonderful thought....freedom for her...I love you all and may God give you peace during this time for you. Love, hugs and kisses, Jami Curtis Hall
June 11, 2010
May the God of comfort be with your family during your time of sorrow. God promises that in the near future he will reward our dead loved ones with everlasting life. This is the beautiful hope we can rely on to bring us comfort.
Pete Bartel
June 10, 2010
I was very sorry to hear about Tari. I was her physical therapist at Vancouver Memorial in the 1970's. I had just graduated and was only a few months older than Tari, so developed a special connection. She knew I loved music, too, so invited me to her party. I had not seen her since then, but have thought of her many times. She started my interest in learning more about MS. Many times I have wondered how her life had unfolded. She was a very sweet person and I am so sorry I could not get free to come to her service. She is in my prayers.
Pete Bartel PT
Jennifer Rosales
June 5, 2010
Aunt Tari- I will always remember you and bought the castanets that you asked for in Spain. I have so many memories that I will treasure forever. I love you.
Doug
June 4, 2010
Tari and I attended Clark College together and had a lot of fun. We shared a love of music and she always made me laugh. She was a wonderful girl whom I shall always remember.
June 3, 2010
Tari was such a beautiful person..
inside and out. She made others feel
special. She was so positive. There
will always be a special place in my
heart for her. Billy Joe
Vera, Nick, and Victoria Limonchenko
June 2, 2010
We also express our sympathy to Cheryl Rosales and family. You were a great sister to Tari and good support to her.
Tari's 55th Birthday
Vera, Nick, and Victoria Limonchenko
June 2, 2010
Tari, we will miss you so much. You always brightened our home. Throughout the last few years you have become really close to us and have become like family. We will always love you and remember you.
June 2, 2010
Aunt Tari - you will be missed and always remembered - I love you!
Lisa Skaaden
June 2, 2010
I knew Tari from the Vancouver Mall she used to by hair product from me. She was a very special lady and I am sorry to read of her passing. My thoughts are with her family.
jo, mo utopia
June 2, 2010
Tari, we will miss you.
jo, mo and all the girls at Utopia Salon.
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