Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Leak, David, Sr. March 6, 1920
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Lake O. Wave-Times, Friday, March 12, 1920

AGED CHRISTIAN PASSES TO REWARD

A Pioneer of Sebewa Later a Resident of Lake Odessa, Quiet But Faithful.

An honored and respected citizen of Lake Odessa, David Leak, Sr., known all over 
the village and vicinity, died last Saturday morning at his home on south 5th 
Ave. Since the death of his wife, about two years ago he was cared for by his 
children, principally Mrs. Wm. Caswell.

He has been in poor health for a long time, but was tenderly cared for and 
everything done to make his last days cheerful and happy.

He led a quiet Christian life and his faltering step will be missed by others 
than his children.

The funeral was held Tuesday at the Sebewa  Baptist church Rev. Early preaching 
and Mrs. Early sang.

-OBITUARY-

David Leak was born in Dorrington, Eng., June 17, 1831, and departed this life 
at his home in Lake Odessa March 6, 1920, aged 88 years, 8 mos. and 18 days. 
When he was 16 years old his parents came to America, leaving him with three 
brothers in England until they could earn the money to bring the four boys to 
them from across the sea. He was seventeen when he came to America, settling 
near Rochester, N.Y., May 6, 1855. He was united in marriage with Mary Ann Day. 
To this union ten children were born, three passing away in childhood. For more 
than sixty years he and his companion walked side by side sharing the burdens of 
making a home from the wilderness and then enjoying the fruit of their labors, 
when a little more than two years ago the wife quietly fell asleep, leaving him 
in his old age to lean upon his children and his God. Many years ago he gave his 
heart to God and united with the First Baptist church of Sebewa, where he was 
still a worthy member. Seven children are left to mourn his departure; Elwin, 
Mrs. Chas. Hill, Mrs. Etta Barker, Mrs. Caswell, Mrs. Day, David, Jr., Samuel, 
eighteen grand children and many friends and relatives. 


-CARD OF THANKS-

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for every kindness that was shown us 
during the long sickness and the death of our father, and to all who sent 
flowers. To the pastor for his words of comfort and to Mrs. Early and Mrs. Myers 
for the singing and playing.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Leak,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill,
Mrs. Esther Barker, 
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Caswell,
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Day,
Mr. and Mrs. David Leak,
Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Leak.

Additional Comments:
Age: 88
Service: Tuesday, 9 March 1920
West Sebewa cemetery #29-4

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