Mr. Leo H. Westbrook, Sr.,
age 85 of Newaygo, died Friday, February 16, 2007 at his daughter’s home near
Newaygo. He was born Leo Herbert Westbrook, Sr. in Howard City, the son of
LaVern Mae (Ream) and Rosell Fredrick Westbrook on August 19, 1921. He married
Dorothy Jean Bode on May 13, 1950 in Newaygo and she preceded him in death on
February 2, 2004. He was a Buffer-Polisher for Doehler-Jarvis of Grand Rapids
for 30 years until 1976. He was a member of Newaygo United Methodist Church, VFW
Post #4249 of Newaygo and Antique Farm Power Club - Branch #42. Mr. Westbrook
was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army.
He is survived by his children Mary Jane & John Cook, Lee Ann & Chris Hesse, Leo Westbrook, Jr. all of Newaygo, his grandchildren Allen & Julie Cook, Timothy Cook, Paul Cook, Frank & Tammy Arnold, Shelbi Hesse, Kenndall Westbrook, Luke Westbrook, his great-grandchildren Emily Cook, Easton Cook, and 2 more expected, his brothers & sisters Sarah Udell of Traverse City, Russell & Dorna Westbrook of Ovid, Violet Flynn of Luther, Gladys Moore of Luther, Vernon & Mary Westbrook of Grant, Jim & Vonda Westbrook of Greenville, Kathy & Charlie Hendrick of Grand Rapids, several nieces & nephews. He was also preceded in death by brothers Kenneth Westbrook and Percey Westbrook.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M from the Newaygo United Methodist Church, on Monday, February 19, 2007 with Pastor Patricia Bromberek officiating. Interment: Croton Cemetery. Visitation: 2-4 & 6-8 P. M. Sunday at McKinley Newaygo Chapel and 9:30 - 10:45 A. M. at the Church. Memorials: LOVE, INC.
- Angie Buttleman
- Sunday February 18, 2007
- 16:28:25
Mary Jane, Allen, & Families, Chris & LeAnn & Families, and Leo Luke & Kendall, My God's love bless you and keep you through the days ahesd. We love you all, and thanks for sharing such a wonderful Dad! We will hold many memories dear. Jim & Angie Buttleman & boys.
- Jim & Marge McKinley
- Monday February 19, 2007
- 13:46:14
To Leo's Family Sorry to hear of his passing. Leo will sadly be missed. Marge and I also enjoy Leo and Dorothy when they brought the Fhlox for us to sell at the flower shop. We also enjoyed the tours at the farm. They loved showing off their products and they were great visitors. We will be sending a gift to the Love, Inc. in Leo's memory. Sorry we could not be there. In sympathy--Jim and Marge
- Dawn Saunders-Stickney
- Friday February 23, 2007
- 20:45:33
This precious man dug through bags and bags of trash from Chris and LeAnn's wedding reception. He was trying to find my cross necklace I thought I lost there. My brother Dale had brought it back from Viet Nam for me. (I found it later at my house.) I always bought my tree from them and would go inside with my little Alyssa to get a candy cane:) I found out too late to attend on Monday. Just wanted you to know Flea how much your folks were part of Aly's Christmas growing up. He was special. Will miss him. Take care. Dawn, Jeff and Aly