Leffler, William “Bill” John, Aug. 5, 1935-Jan. 18, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 22 Jan 2014 Age: 78 Residence: Greeley William John Leffler, 78, of Greeley, passed away at Hospice of Northern Colorado on Jan. 18, 2014. He was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Cornish to Henry J. and Mollie (Webber) Leffler. Bill married Peggy Jean Barnard on June 19, 1960, in Fowler. She died in 2002. He lived in Eaton from 1935-1942, Ault from 1942-1945, Eaton from 1945-1950, Ault from 1950-1953, then in Greeley in 1953, until his passing. He graduated from Ault High School in 1953. He worked for Mountain Bell as a communication specialist for 26 years, retiring in 1985. Then he worked for State Farm as a communication specialist for 12 years. Bill was a member of First Congregational Church, past member of BPOE, Greeley Chorale (2002), Kiwanis, sang in the church choir, and served as a deacon; he was in the Marine Corps from Feb. 8, 1954, to Feb. 7, 1958, honorably discharged in San Francisco. Family was most important to Bill; he followed his grandchildren in their activities. He enjoyed fishing, fly-tying, sports, outdoor activities and reading. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family. Bill is survived by his son, Jack (Linda) Herrington, California; daughters, Carie (John) Miller, Emmett, Idaho, Diane Goddard, Johnstown; and Amy (Christopher) Smith, Kersey; sister, Donna Peluso, Greeley; grandchildren, Rebecca (Ben) McLeran, Sarah, Faith, Naomi, Hannah, Grace, Rachel, Hope and Jacob Miller, Joshua and Nicole Goddard, Jordan (Morgan) Smith, Zachary and Riley Smith, and Traci and Trevor Herrington; and great- grandchildren, Ezekiel McLeran and Evan Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Peggy. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the First Congregational Church, with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens and reception in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO, 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com