Leon D. Filbeck
November 10, 1949 - April 28, 2013
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Leon D. Filbeck
November 10, 1949 - April 28, 2013
Obituary
Filbeck, Leon Douglas, age 63, of Lake Forest, passed away on Sunday April 28, 2013 after a courageous eleven year battle with leukemia.
Leon was born in Santa Ana, CA on November 10, 1949. He was a graduate of Santa Ana Valley High in 1967 and received a bachelors of arts at Cal State Fullerton.
Leon played minor league baseball with the Cleveland Indians from 1968-1972. He was an avid fisherman, award-winning homebrewer and master barbecuer. His passion was life, his family and his many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 42 yrs., Nannette; his son, Ryan and two daughters Amber Hoyem (husband Shaun) and Andrea Johnson (husband Ryan); his two grandsons Ty and Trent Hoyem; granddaughter Reese Johnson; sister Janet Filbeck; and brothers David and Tommy Filbeck.
The graveside service celebrating his life will be held at El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, 92630 on Friday, May 3 at 11:00 AM, to which family and friends are invited to attend. Leon will be forever loved and missed.
27 responses to Leon D. Filbeck
Gilda and Tim Smith says:
April 30, 2013
I meant to type met, sorry.
Gilda and Tim Smith says:
April 30, 2013
I only bet Leon at Amber and Shawn’s wedding, he was happy, and smiling the whole time, it was a wonderful time for friends and family. Rest in Peace Leon.
Janet Filbeck says:
April 30, 2013
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I’M FREE
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard His call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found my peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss
Oh yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee…
God wanted me now; He set me free!
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God’s Blessings to you and your family,
Love, Terri (Vanhoye) Walsh
Linda Lohrbach Park says:
April 30, 2013
Nanette you had a jewel of a man !! Sorry for your loss.
Linda Shimizu says:
April 30, 2013
Our entire family will miss the contagious smile we would see every time we pass the Filbeck house.
Cary and Linda