Mr. Clyde Buzz Leonard's Obituary
Mr. Clyde Jason Leonard, age 67, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at a local nursing facility. He was born September 17, 1951 in Muskegon to George and Norma Jean (Mosley) Leonard. Buzz worked as a Tool and Die maker for 22 years at Grand Haven Stamping before his retirement in 2010. Buzz loved music and trying to master the guitar. He enjoyed being spontaneous, taking trips and taking photos of the world around him. Buzz loved time spent with family and friends and is survived by the love of his life and companion for the past seventeen years, Arnita Pevy; his children, Heather Leonard, Tasha (Rob) VanKlompenberg , Tyler Leonard, Michael (Becky) Sones, Moses Sones, Lakisha Sones, and Tyrie Ross lll; grandchildren, Jaxon, Moses Jr., Olivia, Alexis, Zariah, Amijah, Myeesha, Mikiah, Kamorah, Taree, Jaden, Braden, Tyrie IV, Ta’Harii, Michael Jr., Ka’mara, Jakya, and Kemarion; great-granddaughter, Za’Riah; sisters, Sherry Leonard and Melissa (Bob) Chasseur; and many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Susan Chaffee. A CELEBRATION of BUZZ’S LIFE will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 4-7PM at Sullivan Township Hall (8138 Hts. Ravenna Road, Ravenna 49451). Arrangements have been entrusted to The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey Street, Norton Shores, 231-798-1100. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
The ABC’s of how Clyde “Buzz” lived his life:
Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits.
Believe in yourself!
Consider things from every angle.
Don’t give up, and don’t give in.
Enjoy life today; yesterday is gone, and tomorrow may never come.
Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them and enjoy their riches.
Give more than you planned to give.
Hang on to your dreams.
Ignore those who try to discourage you.
Just do it!
Keep on trying. No matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.
Love yourself first and most.
Make it happen.
Never lie, cheat or steal. Always strike a fair deal.
Open your eyes, and see things as they really are.
Practice makes perfect.
Quitters never win, and winners never quit.
Read, study and learn about everything important in your life.
Stop procrastinating.
Take control of your own destiny.
Understand yourself in order to better understand others.
Visualize it.
Want it more than anything.
Xccellerate your efforts.
You are unique of all of God’s creations. Nothing can replace you.
Zero in on your target, and go for it!
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