Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA
Published in the "Big Bear Grizzly"
File uploaded 15 Feb 2005

This file is part of the California Tombstone Project
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Leo Joseph Messang, 81, left his loved ones on August 4, 2004 in 
Big Bear Lake, Calif. Leo was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 
3, 1923. He was employed as an airline mechanic for TWA until 1942 
when he joined the Army Air Force. After an honorable discharge, he 
returned to TWA and continued with them until 1970 when he retired. 
He then moved to Glendora, Calif., with his family where he became 
interested in investing in real estate. He fell in love with Big Bear 
and retired here in 1988 with his wife, Agnes. Leo had a great love 
of life and people. He enjoyed spending his hours admiring the lake 
and the trees, as well as all the wild life. He will be sorely missed 
by his loving wife of 48 years, Agnes. His children Mark, Michelle 
Messang Sayegh and husband Jeff, Tim Messang and wife Paige, Mike Messang 
and wife Denise, and his adopted son, Ted Barcley and wife Shelley, also 
his beloved grandchildren, Samantha Messang, Shane Sayegh, T.J. Barcley 
and Deedra Jonas. He will also be missed by his loving caregiver, Roni 
Sherwood. Leo's wishes were to remember him with a celebration of family 
and friends. We will be sharing fond memories, food and laughter. There 
will be a get together at the Messang Ranch, 219 Lagunita Lane, Big Bear 
Lake on Saturday, August 14, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may make a 
contribution in Leo Messang's honor to Bear Mountain Dog Rescue, P.O. 
Box 735, Big Bear City, CA 92314. Big Bear Mortuary, directors.