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Nelson J. Leach

1922 - 2017

Nelson J. Leach obituary, 1922-2017, Traverse City, MI

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

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Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel

511 S. Garfield Avenue

Traverse City, Michigan

Nelson Leach Obituary

Leach, Nelson J. Age 95, of Traverse City, formerly of Richmond, passed away on November 1, 2017. He was the loving husband of 68 years to Grace, who passed October 30, 2015; beloved father of Deborah (John Wakeman) Doyle, Christine (Paul) Deyo, and Jill (Timothy) Thompson; dear grandfather to Timothy, Nicholas, Peter, Grace, Jane and Hannah; great-grandfather of May and Murray. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, November 18, 2017, 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Richmond, Michigan. Memorial contributions made to Hospice of Michigan are appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.

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Published by The Voice from Nov. 3 to Nov. 8, 2017.

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Beverly Christensen

November 4, 2017

You all have my deepest sympathy. What a great guy. Many prayers going your way.

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