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Leigh Zaech Obituary
November 5, 1947 - March 25, 2019
Leigh (Hutchinson) Zaech, 71, a long time resident of Apple Valley, died peacefully in hospice care on March 25, 2019, after a brief illness. Born in Pasadena, California, Leigh's family moved to Apple Valley in 1959. She graduated from Victor Valley High School in 1966. Always an animal lover and an equestrian, she rode with the original Apple Valley Dancing Hooves Equestrian Team and participated in local gymkhanas and trail rides. She was an avid and skilled pool player. A devoted daughter, mother and sister, Leigh loved nothing more than a boisterous family gathering with lots of food, laughter and story telling. She loved traveling with her family. After a successful business career, she retired to care for her mother, and volunteer countless hours to non-profit pet charities. Leigh will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son, Jason Flowers (Eva); her brother, Brad Hutchinson (Sherry); sisters, Lynne Jordan (Dick) and Peg Cote (Paul) and their families; granddaughter, Dakotah Flowers; nieces, Ryane Davis (Ed) and Leslie Hutchinson; nephew, Jay Hutchinson and their children. She also leaves behind her two beloved Lhasa Apso dogs. A celebration of life will be held privately at a later date.
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Carrie Winslow
January 28, 2023
I was lucky enough to adopt Leigh's beloved Llhasa, Brando. I adopted him from a rescue group out of Camarillo about 3 years ago. He's an old guy but he is happy, loved and never alone. I thought someone in her family might like to know. I can't replace Leigh but I'm a good 2nd. I don't know anything about the other one, but I would have taken them both.
Vickie & Paul Baldridge
March 23, 2021
Remembering you today! XOXO
Vickie & Paul Baldridge
April 19, 2019
RIP Dear Leigh
April 2, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathies. The loss of a loved one is such a hard thing to deal with. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. -Isaiah 61:1&2
Calvin and Kris Bates
April 2, 2019
You will be missed.
Calvin and Kris Bates
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Maryl Ball
March 30, 2019
Leigh was one of my first friends when we moved to Apple Valley, and luckily for me, her house was just a hop away from mine. She was great fun and had such an engaging personality with a sparkling smile. It was lovely to reconnect with her at our high school reunions. I know she will be missed by all she met, especially by her dear family: son Jason, sisters Lynn and Peg and brother Brad.
Janet Newland
March 30, 2019
Ray and I have known Leigh for a long time thru the Apple Valley Senior Club. Raymond was one of her billard friends from the Apple Valley Senior Club and also the Moose Lodge she was a great friend and she will be greatly missed . RIP dear Leigh
kathie martinez
March 29, 2019
I knew leigh from the apple valley moose and for about a year and a half and thought very highly of her. Fed her all the time especially with alot of onions... Sure gonna miss her alot....rest in peace leigh xoxo
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