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Remembering Robert   Leatherman

Leatherman, Robert LEATHERMAN:  Robert Harold Leatherman, age 87, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012.  Our father had three great loves in his life.  First was his family; his loving wife, Maxine (who preceded him in death); his six children, Douglas and Pam Leatherman, Diane and Allan Swensen, David Leatherman (now deceased), Denise and Pat Palma, Dawn and Ron Chapman, Daniel and Kelly Leatherman; 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.  We will always cherish the special memories at our family cottage on Bostwick Lake.  Second was the family business, Leatherman Hardware, that he helped start over 60 years ago.  Our family would like to personally thank the residents and City of Wyoming for their support in the continued success of Leatherman Hardware.  His third love was absolutely the years he served in the Navy.  There was barely a day that would pass that he wouldn’t recall one of his many Navy experiences as a signalman.  That experience influenced the man he became.  We will all miss his unique sense of humor and his sly grin.  Funeral services will be held 11 am Friday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.  The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Crest Manor in Jenison and Faith Hospice.

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On behalf of Oak Crest we want to convey our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your Father. We want to thank you for the privilege of caring for him at Oak Crest Manors. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve. Julie Ann Mesman

We want to convey our sympathy to all of the family in the loss of your father. He was my first cousin and in very early years, the families got together often. He was considerably older - but we all looked up to him - Joyce and Eleanor. Les and Lois Wedgwood Hatfield

Sorry for your loss. I'll always remember the cottage with all those volleyball games and tubing. Thank you for sharing the great times with friends. Laura Bresson

Our deepest sympathy for the Leatherman Family, We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Bob was a great man to work with and we learned much from him. He loved life, and always shared his experiences, we will miss him. Joe & Zack Rogalski

Doug,my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Father Phil Van Duinen

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