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Leah Mae Vance
1938 - 2016
Leah Mae Vance
1938 - 2016
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BORN
1938
DIED
2016
Leah Vance Obituary
Leah M. Vance passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at home. She was born on June 18, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
As a military wife, Leah traveled, worked and donated her time, possessions and love. She quilted for organizations like the Navy Relief, Women's Shelter's and The Mission.
Leah's love for the animals brought her to the Humane Society Thrift Shop, where she has donated countless hours to help with the efforts to stop the overpopulation of homeless animals in Yuma. She also donated her time and love to Feline Friends, an organization under the supervision of the Humane Society of Yuma.
She was a loyal and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother with a love for her family and Yuma.
We will love and miss you, more than yesterday, but less than tomorrow.
Leah is survived by her daughters, Terri and Annette; grandchildren, Shawn, Ryan, Tony and Lauren; great grandchildren, Trey and Ivy.
Leah was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan L. Vance of 53 years; son, Jonathan Lee Vance; father, Jack L. Tatum and mother, Elma E. Tatum.
Johnson Mortuary is handling cremation. No memorial services will be held as requested. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Leah M. Vance to: Feline Friends at the Humane Society of Yuma, 4050 S. 4-1/2 E. Yuma, Arizona 85365
Arrangements under the direction of Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, AZ.
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Donna Nevil
January 8, 2017
Leah and I referred to each other as "cousins" because we shared an aunt by marriage. I am so deeply saddened by her passing and will always miss her terribly. We shared so many happy times growing up.
I will always love and think of you.
Rest In Peace my sweet friend.
Donna
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Expressing sympathy to you for the loss of your love one. Find comfort in knowing our " Heavenly Father understand your grief and cares for you."Throw all your burdens on him , because he cares for you." ( 1 Peter 5: 7 )
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