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Lucille Leonard Obituary

Lucille Leonard Mason Our loving Mother and Grandmother passed away June 11, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born February 20, 1920 in Perrinton, MI to Lewis and Elsie (Bussell) Guernsey. Mrs. Leonard retired in 1982 from Michigan State University after 27 years, having been employed with the Food Services as an accountant and then as an office manager for the MSU Student Government. She has been associated with the First United Methodist Church in Mason since 1940 and a member since 1950. Mrs. Leonard loved to travel enjoying 5 trips to Europe, the last one in 2006 with members of her church. Among her interests were growing roses, summers at her cottage, winters in FL, golfing, and playing bridge. She was preceded in death by her husband (Robert) of 64 years who passed away in 2003; her parents; 6 brothers - Clarence Guernsey, Tom Guernsey, Ralph Guernsey, Lee Guernsey, Carl Guernsey, and Roy Guernsey; 4 sisters - Marie Moore, Edna Wood, Margaret Yauch, and Lorena Gieske. She is survived by daughter Judy (William) Campbell of Mason; son Lewis (Theresa) Leonard of Okemos; 4 grandchildren, Scott (Connie) Campbell, Susan Campbell, Ron Campbell and Haile Leonard. Memorial Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church of Mason, 201 E. Ash Street, Mason with Pastor Dwayne Bagley officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-5:00 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, and Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the service. Those desiring may make contributions to the First United Methodist Church, Keith L. Hayes Scholarship Fund in memory of Lucille Leonard. On-line condolences at www.gorslineruncimanmason.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 13, 2010.

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Dennis & Sharon Whipple

June 18, 2010

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time.

sandy

June 15, 2010

I had the great opportunity to be a part of both Bob and Lucilles lives. First off thier daughter was my teacher at Cedar Steet School, and I also had the chance to care for the both of them at seperate times. I'd like to think I made a difference in thier lives like judy did in mine.I like to express my condolences to the whole family at this time and let them know that my prayers are with them.

June 15, 2010

We offer our condolences and pray that you will be comforted by a wellspring of good and happy memories. The Schmitter Family, your old neighbors

June 13, 2010

Lucille had a rich and active life, doing all the activities that she was interested in doing. We had so many dinners, holidays and visits with her over the years and Bud so enjoyed playing golf with her.Lucille was generous, with her.

Bud and Jan Lawrence
Venice, Fl.

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