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Mildred Leister Obituary

Leister, Mildred H Eklund
passed away on January 19, 2015 at the age of 93. Born March 10, 1921. Mildred was married to Walter "Jack" Leister for 56 years until his death in 1997. She is survived by her four children; Rosie, Julie, Jackie and Victor with 13 grand children, and 9 great grand children. She was an active part of her children and grand children's lives. For grand daughter Veronica Leister, she was the unofficial mascot for her basketball team at Washington High School. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A viewing will be held Friday, January 23 at Advantage Colonial Funeral Home at 10am. A remembrance of her life and to spread the ashes will be announced later this year.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 23, 2015.

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Sorry for your lost, may you find comfort in prayer to the Most High God Psalm 83:18, as you recall the good things that made Mildred special to you .

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