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Nathan Daniel Leffler

Nathan Leffler Obituary

LEFFLER, Nathan Daniel
It is with great sadness that the family of Nathan announce his passing on Jan. 6, 2009. Cherished son of Herschel & Patricia Leffler; treasured brother of Tiffany (Tim) Anderson & Nick Leffler; beloved grandson of Marie Gruber & Bob Dant; loving uncle to Haley. His infectious laughter, passion for the outdoors, and gentle disposition will be forever in our hearts and on our minds. We miss you so very much Nathan. A celebration of his life will be held Sat., Jan. 24, 3pm at the Anderson's house in Folsom. You may contact the family via The Bee's Guest Book for more info.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Leffler

Sponsored by AUNTIE MARBLE, I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU NATIE, MERRY CHRISTMAS 2009.

103 Entries

December 30, 2024

Thinking of you.

December 30, 2023

Thinking about you today.

Amanda

December 30, 2022

Thinking of you on your Birthday. Wanted to share a picture of the gingko tree from the saplings Tiffany gave out.

December 30, 2021

Thinking about you today. What a strange couple years it has been.

December 30, 2020

Thinking of you.

December 30, 2019

Thinking of you on your birthday.

Ma L

January 6, 2019

My angel boy, thank you for sending your spirit animal to me on your birthday to let me know that you are okay and still with us. The Red Tail came down in the backyard like no other day of the year and gave us a call so that we knew to come out to see you. Miss you so much on this 10th year of leaving us. Love you!!! You are forever in our hearts....

Whomever posted this photo in the PHS Alumni FB page, THANK YOU! It all helps.

Ma Leffler

January 6, 2019

December 30, 2018

Thinking of you.

Your Mama

December 31, 2017

https://youtu.be/6EnKmzgi5Tk
I'm still trying to learn...

December 30, 2017

You have always been in my thoughts and in my heart. I miss your zest and your smile.

A Miller

December 30, 2016

Thinking of you. Miss your smile.

The memory goes on......

Ma and Pop

January 5, 2016

A Miller

December 30, 2015

Thinking of you on this day.

July 1, 2015

Lydia, thank you for the kind words. Natie, my nephew, is so sadly missed. Every time I go into Costco, I want to hear him say "Hi Auntie". Hugs and Kisses to all that have left us. Luv U, Auntie Marble

Lydia Bennett

June 30, 2015

You have lost an uncle recently and I would hope that you would be able to greet him after he left here. I think he may have needed a hand when he arrived. David Leffler would love to see you. Take care of your self.

Amanda

December 30, 2014

Thinking of you on your birthday and often....

Herschel Leffler

December 31, 2013

Nate,
Thinking of you on our birthday.
Pop

Amanda

December 30, 2013

Another year and still thinking of you and missing you on your birthday.

No one can fill your shoes. They're still here waiting for you to come through the door.

January 24, 2013

Amanda

December 30, 2012

Thinking of you on your birthday. All my love.

December 28, 2012

Merry Christmas my boy, miss you lots, Kisses, Auntie Marble

February 4, 2012

Natie, we haven't forgotten you. It just makes us real sad to visit this site. Love You So Much, Auntie Marb

Adrianne Flatt

June 17, 2011

Nathan just wanted to stop by and say hi and that Mike, and I still think about you and how we wish we had been able to spend more time with you. I hope you are happy now where ever you are.

Herschel Leffler

January 16, 2011

, Nathan, I love you, God knows how much I love you. When I first got the news of your passing, I was overcome by a feeling of drowning in thin air.
Every cell in my body was exploding and flying out of me. This was a catastrophe that was so awful that it was absurd. I was overcome with so much pain, and love for you. This couldn't possibly happen, you were only thirty one, there were so many things that we still were going to do, there were so many new memories yet to come. There were many birthdays we still had to share.I have started to write to you here many times, but I just wasn't ready, it was to difficult. I knew, that I had to see a gift amid my devastation,this was so hard to do. But I wanted to believe it wasn't impossible. I also hoped that it wasn't an anathema to embrace that gift, as repugnant as it may at first seem to others to see my devastation as a teaching, a source from which to grow, and a chance to change my mind about what it has meant, to be blessed with you, my son. This is why I took so long to write this to you.
You have become the most important teacher in my life, I have learned more in thirty one years from you Nate, than I could have learned in thirty one lifetimes. I am filled with such gratitude for my time with you.
A changed mind has come to me Nathan from your presence, and knowing you.The less awake person I was before has passed away. In my deepest meditations, I see we are together for all time, we are never apart.I am so filled with gratitude for your love and teachings Nate. I can now stand-grateful-in the rain with both sorrow and delight. My heart is open to all. I Love You and Honor you, Nathan my son,
Your Dad

Patricia Leffler

January 6, 2011

Hello Nathan it's me, your momma. Today is January 6, 2011 which makes it two years since I last held you, heard your voice, smelled your scent, but you are with me every day. On your and Dad's birthday this year, while at Disneyland, I could hear your laughter and feel you next to me in the car on the Indiana Jones ride just like we used to do; I saw your name written on a list of good children in the Small World ride. On New Years eve at Tim's party I could see you dancing under the laser beam and hear you spinning your records in the DJ box.Each day something crosses my path that brings you back to me.
Today we once again saw the Red Tail Hawk just like the day you left us. I miss you so very much, but know that you are peaceful where you are now. Love you so much.

December 30, 2010

Natie, Happy Birthday my darling boy. Luv You, Auntie Marble

Emilee Elliott (Dender)

May 5, 2010

We were in 6th grade at a silly party where the parents don't watch everything. He leaned over and kissed me. My world changed. We were getting married and would love each other forever!!
We broke up soon after and our love story was never told. I never forgot him. He was my first boyfriend. He was my first heartbreak. We were each others first kiss. He was Nathan Leffler and as I look back I see this man changed my life. It was subtle but his presence changed me. I am forever grateful to have known him.
I lost my husband tragically and without a reason why. It's been 5 years and although the pain is dulled it's never gone. I am raising our 4 children without him and as hard as it is, I still find him all around us. His beautiful energy is still here. I miss his physical presence everyday. I want to hear him say just one more thing or laugh just one more time. As those memories get pushed to the side by new ones I find myself struggling to keep them fresh and alive. Once a year on his birthday we write daddy messages and send them off in balloons. It makes us all smile and I'd like to hope he hears how much we still love him. I like that you are keeping Nathans spirit alive and allowing people, even now, to tell him how much he meant to them. You are an amazing family.

Reggie hammond

May 3, 2010

the first time i was introduced to nate dogg, josh, john, nate and i were camping up at mosqieto ridge. i knew that when i first meet nate that we would be life long friends. He just had this beautiful personality that you just had to love. He would do anything in his power to be there no matter what. Danielle and reggie think about him everyday and miss him so much!! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH NATE

michele walden

April 28, 2010

michele walden

April 28, 2010

Stephanie Costa

April 20, 2010

:( I just want to say I am so sorry for the families loss. I only knew Nathan in gradeschool but he was so sweet and I hope he found his peace.

Warmest Regards,
Stephanie Haro-Costa

January 7, 2010

Good morning Natie...I wrote to you yesterday but for some reason it did not show up. I miss you terribly and wonder every day why things happened like they did. Our family has had much loss. Your mom and dad miss you so so much. I try to comfort them as much as I can. Say hi to Casey and Heidi for me. Peace be with you. No mean girls can hurt you any more. I LOVE YOU, Auntie

Alicia Martelli

January 6, 2010

I dont know what to say today except that I feel so very sad. Nate was a big part of my life for so many years.
So many days we would just sit and talk because Jer would still be asleep...wow can he sleep. So many times he would come home when Jer and I were making dinner. He of course would never want to eat with us because we were always eating meat. He would instead go to fridge and down a bunch of those garlic motzarella balls.
Nate was so kind to me. He was a shoulder for me to cry on when Jer and I were having our moments, he was a friend to talk to just about all the time.
I remember when he first moved in with Jer after living in the always warm San Diego. Jer would never have the heat on and Nate looked so frozen but he never complained, he just never took off his coat. It seriously was colder inside then it was outside. We laughed because I said it was just Jer's way of getting girls under a blanket to cuddle with him to stay warm....what a strategy.
I have felt the most at peace with this when I was able to be at Park...I always felt his presence...it always made me feel happy. Now, not being able to go there has been hard. Today I wanted so much to just go there and hang out...unfortunately I dont think the renters would understand.
I know with time it will get easier but for today I just feel sad. I miss you Nate. You will never be forgotten.

Your Mama

January 4, 2010

Jan 5, 2010
My Dearest Nathan,
One year ago today is the last day you spent on this earth with us. I miss you so. My greatest wish is that I could see you once again.
I regret not talking with you or being with you on this day. Amanda and Mark are fortunate to have been with you on this day. Why couldn’t it have been me?
I would have made you a fine meal, hugged and held you, felt your pain, and listened carefully when you told me your troubles.
I have been told that on this day you danced, listened to music, shared your thoughts and called many friends. How I wish I could know what you were thinking. Why did this happen?
I know that you did not plan on leaving. You had plans for your future……on Jan 3rd and 4th 2009 you emailed Nick about having him build a computer for you so that you could use it to produce electronic music. You had just joined two relationship matching services to find new love, you had a dentist appointment for April, in November ’08 you had bought a brand new, top of the line mountain bike you were so proud of and we talked about going to Hawaii again when we were together on yours and Dad’s birthday.
You never would have left the day before my birthday and exactly a week after you turned 31. You are much too considerate and thoughtful. You would have never intentionally left in the manner and in the place in which you did. It was all a terrible, terrible mistake………..
So many who love you have been broken open.
Peace is with you my son…..your pain has been lifted.
Love you so much.
Mama

Adrianne Flatt

December 30, 2009

Hey Nate today would have been your 32 Birthday today and I was just thinking about the times that you used to complain to me about having a birthday in December and how we would joke about it since you always said I got more gifts then you being born in November but then you always got me back by teasing me about how you got better gifts then me since you were older. So I hope you are having a very Happy Birthday up in Heaven today with all off are relatives and friends that have all ready passed on as well.

Patricia Leffler

November 19, 2009

Nov. 6th, 2009
My Dearest Nathan, It is now November and soon to be December. These are the last two months we got to spend with you last year.
Since we didn’t get to have Thanksgiving with you last year I will always remember Thanksgiving 2007 as the last one we spent together. It was a good one. Remember, we had our feast at Samuel P Taylor campground near Point Reyes and you, Mark Taylor, Nick, me, Dad, Tiffany, Tim and Haley came. Dad and I enjoyed doing most of the cooking for you guys. We ate at the picnic table outside under the clear blue sky beneath the canopy of fragrant redwoods. We also talked about what we were thankful for before we dug in to the feast. That evening was spent huddled around the toasty campfire talking and laughing (I can still hear your laugh). I still have the tablecloth we used that day even though it is covered with slices from the raccoons clawing their way onto the table to raid Marks “special” brownies that he left out that night. The next day when we discovered that the brownies were gone we laughed about the visualizations we had of the raccoons.
Remember, the joy and relief we had last November when Barrack Obama won the election? We thought we could hope for a bright future after all the dark years of GWB.
Christmas is coming soon and the day you were here at home and helped me wrap presents will stay with me forever. You picked out the candle that you wanted. It was a champagne mimosa scent. You said you liked coconut and vanilla scented candles the best. I kept the bag I wrapped it in when I found it in your stuff. Remember, the day at Marbs new house when you helped me peel potatoes and you cut your finger? I asked if you wanted a band-aid, but you said you would be fine. Every time I look at that peeler I think of you. There was so much family there that day. Uncle John wanted to take a family photo, but we didn’t all get together when he wanted us to. I wish we would have made that little bit of effort. I also had my movie camera set up on the tripod and at the ready, but I just didn’t take the time to film. What a heartbreak it is! The one picture I did take of you will be kept close to my heart. You missed out on the breaking of the crackers because you wanted to get home to spend the rest of the evening with Amanda. I wish you would have stayed. You were also worried about driving home in the snow. You told us at your birthday dinner that your truck did slide around in the snow on Aunt’s road when you were going down the hill, but you made it home safe and sound.
December 30th…… yours and Dad’s birthday. When I asked you where you wanted to eat for your birthday you said Buca, but we ended up going to your second choice, Macaroni Grill because you said you loved the “create your own pasta” dish. Originally it was just going to be you, me, Dad and Haley there since Tiffany was going to be gone with Tim somewhere, but luckily Tiffany’s plane was delayed and she came too. This was the last time we held you, hugged you, heard your voice and felt your warmth. That night we made plans to go get you a birthday present (a new bike trip meter even though your first request was for a new knee brace), but our plans never happened.
It will very soon be a year that you left us. That difficult year has just crept by. It has been surreal.
The next year will bring us even further away from the earthly you, but your spirit and memory will always be close in our hearts.
Love you so much. Your Mama

Amanda Miller

September 17, 2009

Hey Mr. DJ
So sad this year as I have lost the only two men I ever loved. Bubba has not been doing so well & I had to put him down. I know he is ok & happy because he has you there for him. Let him snuggle on the couch and lick the sweat off your legs from bikeriding. Give him steak & peas because they were his favorite. Brings me peace to know you two have each other.
All my love today and always,
-your #1 fan

Adrianne Flatt

September 4, 2009

I wish your were still here Nate and that we had keeped in touch more.Mike and I took a trip up to foresthill and it made me remember the time that we went down to the lake with grandpat and one of my friends and that we all swam out to the middle of the lake and well then she went under and I had to go back and get her then you swam back to try to help us both since she was pulling me under well if it wasn't for you one of us probberly would have drowned if not both of us and grandpat was freaking out on the beach.We had some crazy times back then but I wish we could have had more.

Sam Corwin

July 31, 2009

When my beach neighbor Tiffany introduced me to her visiting brother Nate, I thought to myself, "Everyone in this family is so cool". Your parents did a good job. You will be greatly missed.

Elaine Montag

July 29, 2009

My Mother told me about Nathan and I could not believe it. He and I used to play together when we were kids, my Grandparents Mel and Doris Duncan lived across the street from your family on Rose Acres. My brother Tony knew Tiffany. Tony and I are very sorry for your loss. I have happy memories of Nathan as a kid playing in the yard with Star Wars stuff.

Michele Walden

July 22, 2009

miss you nathan. you were such a great person, friend and neighbor. not a day goes by when i'm in my backyard that i don't think about you. i planted the ginko biloba plant right in the ivy where we used to talk back and forth. i wish you were here this summer to hang out with and bike with. anyway, i think about you often <3

Alex Briner

July 11, 2009

To me, Nate will always be the cool, older cousin that my brother and I would imitate and look up to when we were kids. One of my most distinguishable memories of him is from a ski trip he took me on when I was about 10. I was quite terrible at snowboarding at the time (and he was an excellent skier), but no matter how much I lagged behind, he would always be waiting patiently at the bottom of the hill for me, offering me words of encouragement when I got there. I truly regret falling out of touch with Nate in these later years, but I will always remember him as a very talented, friendly, and generous guy.

Your Mama

July 7, 2009

It’s Tuesday today my dearest Nathan and I’m sitting here waiting for you to walk through the door with mountain biking sweat on your brow and a big smile on your face. Ready to hear you say, “Hi Mama, What’s up?” “What’s for dinner?”
Well, six long months have passed and many empty Tuesdays have slipped by without hearing your sweet voice. Not a minute ticks by that I don’t think about you.
This last spring I continually thought about how much you would have enjoyed the splendor left behind by the last late rains of the season. It would have given you such pleasure to see the lake levels rise and the snow pack build up. As Dad and I hiked through the woods here I could see you in all the beauty of nature surrounding us.
Fourth of July just went by and I thought about how much excitement you always had over the opportunity to watch and set off fireworks. Dad even found a mortar that you had saved for this year’s celebration. I wish you could have had the pleasure of seeing it light up the sky.
The next six months will tick by and the emptiness I feel will never go away, but I will try to think of the peace you found where you are now. I know that all you wanted was to be loved, but a broken heart blinded you from seeing the immense love your family has for you. I love and miss you terribly.
Love Your Mama

Adrianne/Michael Flatt

July 7, 2009

I was just thinking about you and how when we were kids we used to light fireworks of at great grandmas and how grandpa would always buy the big boxes of them and how we would fight over who got to light what off those were good times.Wish you were still here.

Candi Dzurella

July 4, 2009

Hi Trish and Hersh,
Although I didn't know Nate, I wish I had. Everyone has such wonderful memories of him. Scott remembers him from middle school. I can't imagine losing Scott and my heart breaks for you. I think you are doing remarkably well, but give yourselves plenty of time to get through this. I think of you often with love.

Ron and Kim Talcott

July 2, 2009

We are so sad that your family has had to deal with such a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always and hope that all your thoughts of your time with Nathan give you comfort.

Amanda Miller

July 2, 2009

Missing you very much Nathan as we are all getting ready to celebrate the 4th, your favorite holiday. Keeping tradition and going to Seth's house but it wont be the same without you, although I will bring tofurkey for the bbq, and a 1000-roll of blackcats. We all love you very much and think about you everyday. Wish you were here. All my love-always!

Lydia & Frank Bennett

July 1, 2009

My deepest condolences to you, your family and loved ones. May you find comfort in your memories and may your pain and grief ease as the days pass.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child.
Your son was loved by many, and is truly missed.

Amanda Miller

April 15, 2009

I was just thinking about the time we were sitting on the front porch together and I had to run to my car to grab something. I didnt have shoes on and you nagged at me to put on your flip-flops...as soon as I slid my foot inside and stepped down I mashed a slimy slug hiding in your shoe with my bare feet. We both laughed so hard. I miss you babe.

Melissa Magee-Poplin

April 2, 2009

Nathan, The last time I saw you was at the Black and White Ball about five years ago. We danced all night. It was just like the old times. I think of all the times we went clubbing, or the times we drove down to SF, and how fun it was to hang with you. You were so sweet, so kind, so gentle. When you moved back to Roseville it was like the guys were back together. I miss you, and it sucks that I didn't get a chance to tell you what an incredible person I've always thought you were. I miss your smile, with that sparkle in those pretty eyes.

Lisa Sutter

March 7, 2009

Nathan was such a great friend throughout our childhood. We lost touch for years, then reconnected in Costco. . . I came to the counter to ask a question and said, "Can I ask a quick question? " Just then he looked up and our eyes met; I said, "Did you go to Northside Elementary?" This of course was not the original question I was going to ask; I didn't have this question until his eyes met mine. We immediately began laughing, as apparently I hadn't changed that much either. I knew exactly who he was just by his eyes and that wonderful smile. It had been 18 years, but I knew him just the same. I was looking forward to reconnecting and picking up where we left off in our friendship. Unfortunately, time is of the essence. . . He is gone too soon. I am so saddened and heartbroken. My love and support goes out to family and friends who loved him alike. He will remain in my heart forever.

Amanda Miller

February 25, 2009

Sometimes I pretend that you are just on vacation, on a ski trip with Jer. or helping Tim with a show. I pick up the phone to call you still expecting you to answer. I miss you so very much Nathan.

February 25, 2009

Regretful

February 9, 2009

Nathan I miss you. I never got to say thank you for being such a wonderful guy; I had so many chances and I just let them slip by. Every day I remember another time that I saw you and all I said was, "hi," and just kept walking by. I keep wishing that just one of those times I had just grabbed you and hugged you and made us both stop everything and sit down and REALLY catch up, just like old times. I wish we had stayed close because I never got to thank you for being the best friend in my life in a time when I really needed one. I'm so so so so sorry that I never got to say that to you. I will always miss you.

Sheila Uhlmeyer

February 5, 2009

Dear Trish & Hershal,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to both of you and your family. May your fond memories of Nathan help you through this sad time. Keep the faith to know he's in a better place. God Bless you both. Sheila and Charlie Uhlmeyer

Amanda Miller

February 4, 2009

Not a day goes by where I don't think of you. I think the thing I miss the most is when we would just relax on the couch together and play video games or watch a movie. I was just remembering the time we went camping at Dylan's beach and you caught that pelican that was trapped in the fishing line and saved him. I remember how much you glowed afterwards. I miss things like that.

Denise Howard

January 29, 2009

I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these hard days, weeks and months to come.
Denise Howard (www.SeanSullivanProject.com)

ELIZABETH RUIZ

January 28, 2009

That picture of you made me smile. Thank you for taking me to the snow for the first time. I will always cherish that day and every day we spent together. Your angel face will always be in my heart, I love you Nate.

A moment to keep in our heart

Mourning Mama

January 27, 2009

You were snatched away from us without warning. No time to say see you later..... The good memories of the 31 years will be the light we will cling to for the strength needed to go on. As each day passes I find myself getting stronger yet still asking "why".

katie Jordan

January 24, 2009

Don't think of him as gone away His journeys just begun life holds so many facets this earth is only one Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days or years think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away and think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much

Anchorage, Alaska March 1st 2004

Tim Anderson

January 24, 2009

I miss you Nate Dog, you where always a friend and brother to me. I hope to see you again someday in a better place but until then I will remember all of the good times we had and all of the memories we shared.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And snow fall upon your mountains
And, until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Paul and Patty Cannon

January 23, 2009

Dear Hersh and Trish
We are so very sorry to hear about Nathan. Our prayers are with you both and to all the family. We will keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Patty and Paul Cannon

Aunt Sue

January 23, 2009

I will miss your kind heart and kind ways. Wherever you are I pray there is snow so you can ski, a trail so you can ride a bike and sunshine to shine down on you. Peace and happiness be with you always. Love and miss you. Aunt Sue

John and Sally Gruber

January 23, 2009

Nathan, rest in peace. Trish, Hersh, Tiffany, Tim and Nick, our heart goes out to you.

Rachel Arteaga

January 22, 2009

Nathan was a kind person and will be missed by all. Trish, Hersh, Tiffany, Nick, and the rest of the family, I love you all so much.

Dan, Cindy, Ryan & Jeff Mahoney

January 22, 2009

Trish, Hersh, Tiffany and Nick.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all everyday! Nathan, you will always be in our hearts and memories. From being a great ring bearer in our weddding and being a "big brother" to Bubba (Ryan) .. your smile and humor will live on forever..

Seth and Dana

January 22, 2009

Nate Dog, we miss you so much! You will always be in are thoughts.
We love you.

Karen Wolfe

January 22, 2009

Natie, I will miss you so much. All my love and kisses to you. I will miss your "HI AUNT" in Costco. Trish and Hersh, I love you, take care of each other. Tiff and Nick, love your families, take care of each other. I Love You ALL, Aunt Marble

Ken Wolfe

January 21, 2009

Herschel and Tricia - I am so sorry for your loss of Nate. My heart goes out to both of you and Tiffany and Nick. I know what you are going thru. Take care. Ken

JOHN,MESHEL,TEMPURR ROTTLER

January 21, 2009

YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES...WE LOVE YOU UNCLE NATE DOGG