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Leo Najar

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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NAJAR, Leo Michael, age 58 years, of Bay City, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes, Tuesday May 17, 2011. Mr. Najar graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1971. As a teenager, he was a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, the Grand Rapids Youth...

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One of my fondest memories was singing the Mozart under Leos direction. We also shared an interest in boating.

Leo and I were colleagues and friends during the early days of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM). Our work together included many great concerts as members of the Flint Symphony Orchestra. Leo was also active in the development of many fine education programs offered by the FIM. He will, indeed, be missed.

I'm so sorry to hear of Leo's untimely passing. Leo and I were good friends in the early years... Ann Arbor 70's. We played in the Flint and Mott String Quartets, Toledo and Flint Symphonies together. I will cherish my fond memories of our musical adventures.
Mary Catherine R. Edwards

Leo, you left us too soon; oh my oh my; what a sad day.

My deepest sympathies go out to Leo's family and loved ones. I knew Leo from the age of 4, and remember fondly vacationing with his family at the lake house. Over the years, he and my father became close friends and colleagues. I will remember him laughing loudly and deeply. He will be missed.

Leo will be missed.
my thoughts are with you, Brian Damson

I had the nice experience to have met Leo a few times. He was always a positive and helpful influence on everyone. The world has lost a remarkably talented musician and teacher. He achieved some remarkable things in his too short life time, and he will be sorely missed {:-(

My heartfelt condolences to your family. Though it has been quite a few years, I have very fond memories of working with Leo. He will be missed.

There is nothing lost when all has been given. The music plays on in our hearts because of all Leo is and all he made us become. I was once a boy who wanted to sing...Leo let me....and as I grew into a man, he continued to give me the opportunity to do so. Now, I don't sing with him but for him and because of him. He is loved. He is remembered. He is ever alive in every life he touched!