1951
2012
Leslie Lynn Markiton, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. She was born April 8, 1951 to the late Bruce M. and Florence M. (Hibbert) Simons in Danbury, CT. Surviving are her husband, James S. Markiton, of Fort Wayne; daughter, Katie M. Bailey, of Fort Wayne; son, David M. Deane, of Fort Wayne and his daughter, Alicia; sister, Kristen (Michael) Murphy, of Lancaster, OH, their children, Joshua, Jeffrey and Jonathan; niece and nephew, Kelly Martinez of Waterbury, CT and Bobby Simons of Fort Wayne, children of brother Bruce W. Simons, who preceded her in death. Leslie was full of life and made friends everywhere she went. Leslie was always giving, and was a wonderful mother, wife, and sister. In her younger years, she broke the mold as one of the rare female over the road drivers of the time and continued to forge paths in new professions. Throughout her life, Leslie was involved in real estate and business brokerage, mortgage and title work, bank management, and insurance sales to name but a few. In her rare moments of free time, she loved golfing, traveling and being with friends. Leslie enjoyed going with her husband Jim, Director of the Mizpah Shrine Chanters, a mens singing group, to hear the concert performances and socialize with their friends. She always loved to have friends and family gathered, and never failed to make someone feel welcome. We will all miss her immensely.
Please join her family and friends in a memorial service: 2:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Klaehn Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, Wayne St. Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St. with calling two hours prior to service. www.klaehnfahlmelton.com
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4 Entries
December 28, 2012
Lois Maple
Dear Jim, I am very sorry to hear of Leslie's passing, we were collegues in the Mobile Home Sales business, she was a great lady, so sad for her passing.
December 28, 2012
Richard E Sanders
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
December 27, 2012
Dennis Fulford
Dear Jim, I was so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I know she must have been very special. You will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
December 26, 2012
Sue (Tompkins) Trausch
Dear Jim,
So sad to hear of your wife's passing. Although its been years since we've been in touch, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue (Tompkins) Trausch
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