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
Linda W. says:
April 30, 2013
I remember Leon from my 5th grade class at Diamond School and on thru high school, and we talked once at a mall about his Mom, with whom I worked briefly, and how the family was doing. Leon was one of the “good guys” and was a dear and noble soul. The world has lost a dear one.
Nanette says:
April 30, 2013
If you knew Leon, you know what I mean when I say he was one of the greatest and strongest men I have ever known. He was a mix of all things good…..he was humble, honest, funny, intelligent, fair, faithful…he loved his family no matter what and was so proud of them all…..he was a man of few words, but somehow got his point across…it didn’t hurt that he brewed great beer and was a handsome devil, to boot! We are going to miss him terribly, but are so grateful that he is finally rid of that body that betrayed him so! Leon, we love you! -Jeff and Nono
Stephanie Matney Walker says:
April 30, 2013
Even though I did not know Leon well in high school, he will be sadly missed by the Santa Ana Valley Class of 1967. Blue for Valor, Gold for Worth.
Stephanie Matney Walker
Amber Hoyem says:
May 1, 2013
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Carol Gerard says:
May 1, 2013
Just wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to Nan, Amber, Ryan, Andrea, Ty, Trent and Reece on the death of Leon, a devoted husband, father and grandfather. I am so thankful for our trip to California in 2010 and the time we got to spend with your family….an evening at Jan’s pool showed just how crazy Leon was about his family. A wonderful visit and fond memories of a great man who will be sooooooooo missed!!! I will be thinking about all of you.