Leach, Glenn Freeman

LEACH, HOWIE

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 9/3/2013 at 10:28:13

Leach, Glenn Freeman -
Glenn Freeman Leach, a brother of Mrs. Lloyd Chandler and Mrs. Ruby Shawler of Lenox, died at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston July 17th at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 13 days.
He was born near Eldorado Springs, Mo., Jan. 4, 1907, the son of Wesley H. and Nellie Florence Fitzgerald Leach.
When a very small boy, his family moved to Iowa in a covered wagon and settled near Lenox where he spent his youth. He attended and became a member of the Lenox Christian Church, later transferring to the First Methodist Church in Creston where he attended faithfully until his health failed.
He was married to Opal Howie on November 14, 1954.
He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Joan Holdren, son-in-law, Hilton Holdren; 2 grandsons, 2 great grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Leach, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leach all of Creston, 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Thelma) Chandler and Mr. and Mrs. Bert (Ruby) Shawler all of Lenox.
His parents and one brother, Harold, preceded him in death.
Glenn operated the Gamble Store in Corning from 1941 until 1951. Later he operated a restaurant in Coming until 1958. He and his wife, Opal started operating the East End Grocery store on East Howard Street in Creston in 1958. During the 11 years until 1969 when the store was closed he was a friend to everyone in the neighborhood,
and to those coming into the store. His past time was drawing pictures of the children, happenings and other items of interest around the store. He held membership in the Elks lodge and the Eagles lodge. He was presently treasurer of the Eagles lodge.
He always had a smile and hello for everyone. He will be missed by a host of friends and relatives, both young and old.
His spiritual faith, joy in living and cheerfulness were an inspiration to all who knew him.
Services were held Sunday, July 20th at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Rev. James W. Morris officiated.
Burial was in Graceland cemetery at Creston.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 31, 1975