Leonard Markstrom

November 1st, 1925 - August 26th, 2009

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Dear Aunt Mae,Terry, Tom, Tim & Tina:

When I was at your house a few weeks ago, I was thinking how sweet it was that Uncle Len was referring to his wife as Aunty Mae when he was talking to me. He drove her to work while Carey and I stayed behind to hook up the washer. For some reason I really wanted Uncle Len to get back home before we left so we could say good bye. Now I know why that was so important to me. When it was time for us to leave, I said to Carey “I love Aunt Mae and Uncle Len so much” and he said “I do to”. I was thinking what a special couple they are and how I always love to visit with them. I have so many great memories of spending time at your house when I was growing up. I will always remember my Uncle Len as being such a kind & gentle person and I am going to miss him so much. I can just picture the smile on my dad’s face this afternoon when he was reunited with his special brother-in-law and I can find comfort in knowing where our loved ones are. My heart is aching for all of you. We were all so blessed to have had him in our lives.

Love, Carey, Diane, Jake & Tyler

Carey & Diane

Dear Mae and family you are in my thoughts and prayers on this sad day. I know Lenny is in a better place now. No more pain. It is those of us left behind what are hurting today. Hurting because we lost one of the Greatest Generation and my best friend Lenny sure lived up to that. I talked to Lenny last night and we were planning our train set-up for the Flywheelers show in two weeks. I will always cherish our trips to ride trains in West Virgina,Pensylvania,Indiana and running them in the shop or back yard, we always had fun and a good laugh. He taught me so much nto only about trains but about life. God Bless you Lenny..Please Pray for us

Dave Moritti

Dear Mae,
We were so sorry to hear of Lens passing are keeping you and your family in our prayers at this most difficult time. We never think of Len and you without also seeing a welcoming smile and an extended hand in friendship. (Also, cookies.) You both have enriched and strengthened so many lives, and we will miss Len very much. We are sorry we will not be at the funeral because we already have a funeral for a long time friend in Indiana the same day. However, your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cindy & Tom Henkel

Life is eternal, love is immortal, death a horizon, and a horizon is only the limit of our sight.

Tom & Cindy Henkel

4Dear Tim, Carmen, Jessica & Erik,
My heart goes out to you at this time. There is no preparation for the finality of death on earth. There is however God's grace that leads us through these difficult times. And in the days, weeks, months & years ahead the memories you have of all the things dad taught you and all the good times you shared as a family, will sustain you and you will feel he truly is not far away. Most important for me is the belief that our loved ones are with Christ and that we will see them again.

God bless you all.
Love,
Sharon