Leslie Burrell

Leslie Burrell

Troy - The beautiful soul of Leslie Dalton Burrell was born May 2, 1928 and left this earth February 14, 2018, at the age of 89. Preceding in passing, His father, Roy Azel Burrell 1886-1976 Mother, Elsie Violet (Dalton) 1895-1982 Brother, Roy Charles Burrell 1924-1941 Wife, Shirley Ann (Gutting) 1930-1993 Daughter, Linda Gail Burrell 1952-2004 Nephew Gary Oberliesen 1944-2018 Those left to mourn his passing, Son, Allen Leslie Burrell, wife Michelle(Stringer), granddaughter, Emily Ann Son, Steven Lynn Burrell, granddaughter Stephanie Lynn Weirick Daughter, Linda Gail's children, granddaughter Lisa Ann Herron, husband Joseph, great granddaughter Baylee Ann Bolte Grandson, Jon Leslie Sheehan, great granddaughter, Madalynn Gail Sheehan (Renee Gojcaj) Sister, Shirlene & brother-in-law Richard Welsch Niece Friday Oberliesen, nephew Dale Hester (Trudy) And everyone who was blessed to have known him As a young boy, Leslie loved to hike the trails to northern Michigan to fish and camp under the stars. As a young man, he joined the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was in the 341st bombardment squadron stationed in Alaska, flying B-29 bombers. Leslie built his family's home in Troy, MI while being an accomplished iron worker & structural engineer, owning his business, Globe Construction. He helped construct many buildings still standing in Michigan today, including a section of the Mackinac Bridge. For fun, Leslie sailed the Mackinac Race, multiple times, played the trumpet, golfed, whistled tunes and entertained friends and family, literally. When he lost his wife, Shirley Ann in 1993, he retired to Cape Coral, FL, where he lived out his years hosting any and everyone that wished to visit and vacation. The family would like to thank Laura Onzo, Leslie's care giver who is now and shall ever be, part of our family. As well as, Peter & Dianne Rushton of Pete's Fish & Chips, Marie & Harvey Jefferies and family, Cape Coral, FL for being there for Les in his toughest times. Our family extends our never-ending gratitude. Visitation Thursday, February 22, 2018, 3 to 8 p.m. Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home. Funeral Friday, February 23, 2018, 11a.m. Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights.