Mary Simcoe Leser, 93, passed away on October 12, 2024. She was born on April 2, 1931, in Blacklick Ohio, to the late Charles and Anna (Stankard} Simcoe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Leser: sisters Ruth Rice and Anna Hopper; and brothers, Charles Robert, John, and James Simcoe.
Beloved and adored wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, she was a light in every life she touched. A nurse by training, she was a born nurturer. She was kind, generous, caring, supportive, patient, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved her faith, family, and friends along with Canasta, reading, spider solitaire, Wheel of Fortune, and of course the beach. She was a joy and a blessing to everyone.
The following are the words that she wished to leave behind for her family and friends "Come sit with me in the garden my family and friends and look at all the memories we've made. I love each and everyone of you my children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. I cherish every day I've had with you. I am at peace and ready when my Lord comes to take me home. Please know how much I love you.
Survived by: daughters Ann Funkhouser, Paula (Robert} Chapman, Barbara (Tom} Moore; sons Jerry (Gina} Leser, Ed Leser, and Mike (Mary} Seipel; grandchildren, Lynn and Matt
Funkhouser, Colleen Chapman and Cathy Barnes, Van and Drew Leser, Paul and Patrick
Leser, Kathleen Ryzenga, Maureen Donley, and Colleen Seipel; great grandchildren Jack, Wes, Ben, and Bill Barnes, Levi Leser, Raymond and Adam Ryzenga, Ava Donley, and Carter Seipel; sister Elizabeth Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Resurrection Cemetary Chapel, 9571 North High St. Lewis Center OH, 43035 in April (date to be determined}.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Isaiah 117 House Rhea/ Bledsoe County
(rheaTNAisaiah117house.com}.
