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JOHN LEDBETTER Obituary

John C. Ledbetter Born October 10, 1939 in Bridgeport, WA, passed away January 15, 2013 in Olympia. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Leala Ledbetter, son Nyles Ledbetter, daughters Christina (Robert) Stroberg and Laura (Sean) Louviere, brother James, and grandson Nathan Stroberger. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, January 26th at Portland Avenue Evangelical Free Church in Tacoma at 1:30pm.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 20, 2013.

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January 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the entire family. I will always remember John as an extra dad as I practically lived at the Ledbetter's my entire childhood. I have so many memories that make me crack up and smile to this day. My mom is right and you all are a very strong family and will be there for each other and keep his memory alive. Hugs to you all! xoxo
Stephanie Holden (Busek)
My forever nickname from John... "freckles" :-)

Doreen Ackland

January 25, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. I am truly sorry for your loss.

January 23, 2013

We knew John as "John, the box man". He made wonderful cedar windmills for us and was ever striving to improve them, which he did. He was kind and happy to see us, not minding if we were busy with customers. He would just patiently wait until we could converse with him. His windmills adorn yards across the county. He will be deeply missed and know that he has a special place in our hearts as well. He was a good man.
Becky & Joe Baker
Waller Road Farms

January 22, 2013

John, the world is going to miss you! You were one of the kindest people I've ever known. You never spoke a negative word about anyone...Instead you focused on only the good! I will miss your phone calls and friendship. To Leala, Laura, Christina and Nyles - I am thinking of you during this time and will see you Saturday. Love, Brenda

January 20, 2013

To the family of John Ledbetter you were so lucky to have such a wonderful man for a husband, father, and grandfather. Love to all of you Evelyn Ryker Johnson

January 20, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. The passing of someone you love is never easy. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all. Michelle Miller

January 20, 2013

Thank YOU for your service and for keeping our Country free. Wish we had other individuals who loved our Country enough to serve and keep our FREEDOM!!!

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January 17, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss. We took Stephanie to the airport tonight and she told us about John's passing. Take care of each other-you were always a strong family so you will be able to give each other strength now, I am sure. Love to you all, Lorna Busek 2015 North 109th Drive Avondale, AZ 85392.

John & Leala

January 17, 2013

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