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Wilda Bourelle-Torok Obituary


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BOURELLE-TOROK, Wilda Lee "Lee Lee", age 76 of Huber Heights, formerly of Redington Shores, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at her residence. Lee was born November 23, 1930 in Celina, OH, daughter of the late George and Leah (Dutton) Bourelle. She was the founder and owner of Torok Kennels and Midwest School of Dog Grooming, a professional angler and owner of Redington Long Pier in FL, owner of Creations Unlimited in FL and a community service volunteer and fund raiser for 13 years with The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Lee was a philanthropist involved in many other charitable and civic organizations, including serving on several boards. Her favorite pastimes included traveling, art and photography. Lee is survived by her beloved daughter, Cheryl Lynn Torok formerly of FL; siblings, Margaret (Jeff) Whitmoyer of PA, Barbara R. Anderson of St. Paris, Ronald (Roberta) Bourelle of Tipp City and Linda White-Seigfried of VA; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend and caretaker, Terrie Gau. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Marvin "Bud" Bourelle, Alice "Sally" Lewis and George "Sonny" Bourelle. A Celebration of Lee's Life will be held 2-4 PM Sunday, July 29, 2007 at her daughter's home, 8871 Willowgate Lane, Huber Heights, OH 45424. Private interment will be held on a later date in Serenity Gardens, Largo, FL. Memorial contributions may be donated to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33760, in Lee's memory. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 27, 2007.

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Linda Seigfried

July 21, 2022

I miss you Sis.

Barbara L. Warner

July 27, 2007

Remember Wilda from Vandalia Butler High School class of `49.
So sorry to hear of her death.
Barbara Boedeker Warner

Arthella Eyler

July 27, 2007

Sorry to hear of Wilda`s death.
Have good memories of my childhood neighbor and classmate.
Sorry I am unable to attend memorial.
Arthella Wead Eyler

Renee Willoughby

July 27, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Wilda's death. My heart goes out to you. Grief is so painful but in a way it is a blessing because it means we have loved someone so much. I pray that God will surround you with His peace that surpasses all understanding.

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