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DONALD LEIGH

1941 - 2015

DONALD LEIGH obituary, 1941-2015, Tacoma, WA

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

DONALD LEIGH Obituary

Donald (Donnie) Eugene Leigh 4/23/41 - 12/5/15 In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Don loved his wife and family with all his heart and soul. He held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren Samantha Hottel and Dylan Leigh. His passion was his cars and street rods and being a member of the King's Men Car Club. He is survived by his wife Janet of 53 years, son Don Leigh, Jr. (Anita), grandson Dylan, daughter Denise Hottel, granddaughter Samantha Hottel, his brothers Jim (Diane) and Smiley (Sandy) Leigh, and many extended family members and friends. A special thank you goes out to the members of the King's Men Car Club for all their friendship and support; also to Richard Leone, D.C., for all his concern and care to ease Don's pain. The service will take place at Fir Lane Memorial Park Saturday, December 19th, 2015, at 11:00; reception will follow.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Dec. 13, 2015.

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John Hals

December 7, 2022

Having lost my mother in 2020 and saying good bye at Fir Lane it brought me to the realization that more of the old neighborhood is at Fir Lane than alive. Profound!

Carol Bisceglia

December 16, 2015

Janet,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I often think of the "good old days" with you and Donnie. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carol Thiel-Bisceglia

December 16, 2015

Our heart felt condolences to Janet, family and Brothers Jimmy and Smiley. John Hals and Family.

December 15, 2015

Denise & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of you dad. He and your mom were some of my favorite members at the credit union. Your mom and dad loved each other so much and they loved you and your daughter to bits!
Praying for peace and comfort for all of you during this difficult time.

Uncle Don & My Dad, Jim Leigh a few Christmas' ago...

Melissa Haller

December 14, 2015

I've been listening to more of Elvis Presley's music since Uncle Don's passing. It's comforting to me. Thinking of Uncle Don and how much he enjoyed Elvis' music. Makes me cry and smile at the same time. Imagine that! Gosh, I'm going to miss you, Uncle Don. You were a quiet guy with a heart of gold. You're family is feeling your loss. Big Time! Our hearts are breaking but only because we loved you so much. Rest in peace... free from pain.

Love, Misty

Denis Reeve

December 14, 2015

Your fence corner neighbors are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We'll miss seeing him on his walk around the neighborhood.

Karen Phelan

December 13, 2015

Janet - my heart breaks for you. Another of the fearsome foursome GONE TOO SOON. You and Don were such great friends to John and me. You and the kids are in my heart and prayers. Love you !!!

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