Elsie Gayle VanLeeuwen

To Gayle's Family,

I was sorry to read of your mother's death. I enjoyed knowing her many years ago when you lived on Borg Circle. Many memories. She was a very nice lady. Sending you my sincere sympathy. Janice Kent

Gayle was a amazing lady. I'm so sad about her passing, yet I'm so happy that she is finally FREE!
I spoke to her just last Monday, I loved talking with her about anything. She told me she was so tired and wished she had someone to "take care of me for a change". I am going to miss her beautiful smile, and the way she giggled when the birds would come and get their peanut she would leave in

Gayle was a amazing lady. I'm so sad about her passing, yet I'm so happy that she is finally FREE!
I spoke to her just last Monday, I loved talking with her about anything. She told me she was so tired and wished she had someone to "take care of me for a change". I am going to miss her beautiful smile, and the way she giggled when the birds would come and get their peanut she would leave in the front window where she could sit and watch.
What a beautiful soul.....I loved you Gayle and I will miss you....

Dear Grandma Gayle, Oh Gayle how I wish you where alive today so we can hang out in the summertime. I loved when we drink cream soda together. I liked when you looked out your window and watch me ride a bike or scooter and RipStick. And I loved when I came to your house I got treats and we talked. Sincerely, Bray. I love you everyday and miss you. (written in a letter to Gayle from Brayden- age 8).

Where do I even start? Gayle meant the world to my family and me. In fact, I'm not even sure Brock knows she isn't his biological Grandma! Brayden and Gayle had an unspeakable bond that he holds with no one else. He loves her so much as does Brock. She came over a couple days before she passed and Brock came running to her yelling, "Grandma is here yay," and gave her the biggest hug. I went to Gayle with

Where do I even start? Gayle meant the world to my family and me. In fact, I'm not even sure Brock knows she isn't his biological Grandma! Brayden and Gayle had an unspeakable bond that he holds with no one else. He loves her so much as does Brock. She came over a couple days before she passed and Brock came running to her yelling, "Grandma is here yay," and gave her the biggest hug. I went to Gayle with everything- I shared my life's triumphs as well as my trials with her. I talked to Gayle almost every day and had a cold Coke together several times a week. She is sorely missed and I love her with all my heart!

Gayle has been my friend and next door neighbor for over twenty years. She has seen me through some of the worst times in my life and rejoiced with me through the good ones. What a kind hearted woman she was. She always offered a shoulder to cry on if I was sad, a cold drink and fun conversation on hot summer days and a helping hand when you need it. Several years ago we couldn't afford to pay our

Gayle has been my friend and next door neighbor for over twenty years. She has seen me through some of the worst times in my life and rejoiced with me through the good ones. What a kind hearted woman she was. She always offered a shoulder to cry on if I was sad, a cold drink and fun conversation on hot summer days and a helping hand when you need it. Several years ago we couldn't afford to pay our water bill and it was shut off. Gayle anonymously paid it for us. That's the kind of person she was. We would always talk over the back fence while doing yard work and she would help me to know the difference between a weed and a flower. Then she would say "just a minute", go into her house and bring out a treat for my kids. They love her so much and so do I. Summer time will never be the same. Whenever I see a flower or a bird, I will think of Gayle. I cannot put into words how much she meant to us. She will be sorely missed. Even the blue birds are sad.

Gayle was my best friend, we spoke almost everyday about everything under the sun, I'm really gonna miss her banging the pans early in the morning to chase the blackbirds away from her beautiful blue birds, it really made me laugh, Gayle was the kindest, most loveable person to know, she always had a beautiful smile when I visited her, I loved Gayle very much, and I will miss her dearly everyday. Gayle, thanks for being my friend.

Love Always

Debbie

Gayle. i am going to miss your smile every time i come visit, you are the most amazing women all the kids in the block loved to come over to your house you always gave us goodies. I remember when i was a kid when i was living acrossed the street and i got locked out of my house you let me stay at your house until my mom got home so that i wouldent be out side. you have

Gayle. i am going to miss your smile every time i come visit, you are the most amazing women all the kids in the block loved to come over to your house you always gave us goodies. I remember when i was a kid when i was living acrossed the street and i got locked out of my house you let me stay at your house until my mom got home so that i wouldent be out side. you have the kind heart that i wish every body could have seen. we all will miss you and love you. you will always be remembered in my heart for ever/

love mandy