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- IRENE C. BOCK LEAVER, 92 of North Tonawanda, New York died, Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born December 1, 1926, in Buffalo, New York to Louis and Winfred Schmitt. She attended Fostick Masten High School and graduated in 1945. She began dating her first husband at 13 and fell deeply in love. Married in November of 1948, Irene and Don built a fun life together and raised two children in North Tonawanda. Family was everything to her, from vacations to Aston Villa, Canada to weekly Sunday Night dinners with the entire extended family - life was full. She and Don were active members at St. Martin Lutheran Church and involved in leadership with the Luther League. Monthly neighborhood club activities also provided enjoyment, laughter and time to catch up with each other.
Among many jobs in insurance and banking, Irene held the position of Dispatcher at Thiele Coal & Feed for 25 years in the Town of Wheatfield. The fuel truck drivers always welcomed her smile and quiet demeanor. Attention to detail, organization and mindful of the others, Irene enjoyed her work and those she worked with.
In 1976, she married John Leaver and life took a new twist. Adventures and trips beyond New York State brought new experiences and an abundance of friends. Dancing, roller skating, golfing and just having fun was always on the weekly calendar. Irene loved gardening and her home was always immaculate inside and out. Family remained her anchor and she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Irene is survived by her eight children: Jack Leaver, and his wife Tetsuko of Tokyo, Japan; Ken Leaver, and his wife Sandy of Lockport; Michael Leaver, and his wife Carol of Mundelein IL; Patty Bock Neffke, and her husband Don of Pendleton; David Leaver, and his wife Pam of Tampa, FL; Donnie Bock, and his wife Pam of Newfane; Greg Leaver, and his wife Natalie of North Tonawanda; and Elizabeth Leaver Howell, and her husband Joe of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and by 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were; her parents Louis and Winfred Schmitt; son Robert Bock; first husband Donald C. Bock; and sister Bernice Schmitt Wolter.
Friends may call from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 on Tuesday, May 21st at Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY. Memorial services on Wednesday, May 22nd at 1:00 pm. Pastor Devie Ellis will be officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired Memorial’s may be made to American Heart Association.
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1926 - 2019 (92 years)