Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Leson, Gloria Jean (Newell) September 15, 2019
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Wed. Sept. 18, 2019

GLORIA JEAN LESON
April 29, 1938 - September 15, 2019
Gloria Jean was born on April 29, 1938 in Grand Rapids to Lyle Newell & Ilah 
(Vogg). Jean was very close with her father, who raised her and her siblings, 
with the help of her grandmother Dorothy Newell.

Jean attended school in Godwin heights. She was a bright student and a 
talented Jr. marksman; earning national recognition from Gerald R. Ford as a 
distinguished rifleman.

After graduating from the Davenport Institute of Business, Jean worked as a 
secretary in Grand Rapids. She and her husband Joe also ran their own 
business, consolidated Heating & Cooling.

Jean had a very generous spirit! She loved going to yard sales and flea 
markets to hunt for treasures for others.

She enjoyed collecting miniature figurines and always had a craft project in 
the works. She adored her cats, loved flowers and was an avid gardener for 
many years.

Most of all, Jean loved her family! She as a wonderful mother, grandmother, 
sister, aunt and friend. She was the ultimate good neighbor too; always there 
to listen, ready to share anything of hers with you, and eager to enjoy a 
good laugh and tasty meal.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Gloria Jean went home to be with her 
Lord on September 15. Jean was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her 
dear family and friends!

She is survived by her loving sons David Whittemore of North Dakota and Duane 
(Denise) Whittemore of Grayling, MI, her step-son Daniel Leson of Saranac, 
three grand-children Kendra, Camryn & Emma, two step-grandchildren, Kayleigh 
and Hannah, and special family members, Alyssa, Brittany and Christopher.

Jean is also survived by her beloved siblings, Bill Newell of Saranac, 
Dorothy (Steve) Luce of Byron Center and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins 
and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her beloved father, husband Joe 
and his son Joe Paul.

Jean is gone, but not forgotten. Jean will be greatly missed by her family 
and friends. We trust her memory will live on in our hearts as she lives on 
with the Lord in heaven!

A memorial service with luncheon/visitation following, will be held on 
Thursday, September 19, at 11 a.m. at Saranac Community Church with Pastor 
Becky Poor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be 
made to the Saranac Food Pantry.

Online condolences may be made at services. 
simplycremationservice.com/obituary-listing.

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