This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEONARD, BEAVAN, HAZLITT, JOHNSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1724 Message Board Post: LEONARD, Mrs. Doris Beavan Delton Passed away January 20, 2006 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Doris was born December 29, 1922 in Whitting, Indiana, the third child of Harry and Ellen (Hazlitt) Beavan. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; her sister, Virginia Beavan Johnson; her brother- in-law, Warren Johnson; and her brother Jack Beavan. Doris is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, George R. "Bud" Leonard; a sister-in-law, Judith Beavan of Middleville, four nieces, four nephews, and several friends. Doris and her family vacationed at Wall Lake for many years, until moving to the lake in 1946. Doris enrolled in Western Michigan University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She worked for the Delton-Kellogg Schools as a secretary-bookkeeper for thirteen years, then as a teacher in the elementary and middle school. In 1946, she joined the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton; serving at various times as choir director, organist, and for sixteen years as chu! rch treasurer. Doris was also a member of the local ambulance board, where she served as its financial secretary for nine years. She also was Hope Township representative for the Delton District Library for several years, and a member of the Bernard Historical Society. Doris loved wild animals, traveling, and she was very proud of her Irish heritage. In 1996 she and her husband were chosen as Grand Marshalls for the 23rd Annual Delton Founders Weekend. Doris and George have established a scholarship fund for Delton Kellogg graduates. Although failing health in the last few years, kept her from participating in interests, she never lost her love for music or reading. The family will receive friends, Sunday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton A Memorial Service will be conducted Monday, January 23, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove (M-43) Delton, Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Private interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to George and Doris Leonard Scholarship Fund, or Faith Free Medical Clinic of Delton will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/21/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)