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| Leonard M. Loudin |
| Date Of Birth: | July 10, 1941 |
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| Date Of Death: | December 5, 2011 |
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| Service Date: | CALLING HOURS ~ Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
FUNERAL ~ Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home
BURIAL ~ Pineview Cemetery |
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NILES - Leonard M. Loudin (Papa)
passed away early morning Monday, December 5, 2011 at the age of 70
in his home in Niles,OH.
Everyone has their own beliefs and
faith, but the one true belief we all have in common is that we all
believe in love. Leonard was loved so much by his family and
friends, it was easy to love him back as much as he loved us.
He will be sadly missed by his wife
Ida. The two were married October 14, 1968 and worked sided
by side in their Hair Salon for 50 years before they retired.
Writing this obituary as his Grandson and keeping my perspective
in mind. Leonard put the "Father" in Grandfather, growing up
without a "Father Figure" in the early stages of my life, Papa
stepped into that role without hesitation and with open arms. For
the life of me I can't remember him saying the word "no". He
was always there to help us and the sacrifices he made to help me,
my sister and mother when we needed it the most. There is no
one that would go so far to help his family than him. He was
a Father to my Mother and truly a Grand-Father to my sister and I.
Growing up our homes were literally separated by less than 5 feet,
but you may as well have just combined the two homes into
one.
I'll never forget Papa playing the
organ in his living room, sitting in the Beauty Shop while he and
my Grandmother (Gommie) worked and going to West Virginia to see
his family with him... not because I wanted to go to West Virginia,
but because I didn't want to be away from my Papa.
Some kid grow up and lose a little appreciation for their
grandparents, and I don't mean that in a negative way, you grow up
and they grow old. Saving visits for holidays or to just
occasionally check in on them. Well, I suppose I never grew
up, Papa and Gommie are just that special to me, I enjoy their
company and always wanted to be there.
On this day, the day that Papa
passed away, I can only say that he will be missed so much for so
long and the memories myself and the rest of his family have will
never fade away. I love you with all my heart Papa and a
moment in my life will not pass without me thinking of you.
And lastly I just want to say thank you, thank you for
everything.
Leonard is survived by his loving
wife, Ida, daughters, Lonna (Wayne) Mackey, Marcia (Bob) Bianco;
daughter-in-law, Connie Davis; grandchildren, Ryan (Beth) Shelar,
Kelli (Chris) Caraway, Bryan Davis, Dena (Dan) Brown, Heidi Bianco,
Dude (Kelly) Bianco; ten great grandchildren; best friend and
caregiver, Michael DiCello; siblings, Mary, Sandy (Harvey) Kelly,
Betty, Bernie (Nancy), Sam (Ruth), Marlon (Idella); niece, Beverly
Bruno; extended family, Sam Davis, Chrissy (Mike), Amie (Rich), and
Ronnie (Becky).
He was preceded in death by his
beloved parents; son, Terry Davis; grandson, Derek Shelar;
brothers, Masel and Jimmy; sister Mildred; and of course his furry
companion Baby.
Calling Hours will be Wednesday,
Dec. 7, 2011 from 4 to 7 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral
Home. The Funeral will be Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 at
1:00 pm at the funeral home. Rev. John Mizgerd of the Niles
Christian Assembly will officiate. Burial will be in Pineview
Cemetery.
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