Marjorie Elaine Leiter

Marjorie Elaine Leiter, age 90, of Kettering, passed away May 22, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 5, 1929 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Carl and Beatrice (Gardiner) Langmo. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Sheridan F. Leiter, and siblings, Mervin, Telma, Harvey, and Ilene. She is survived by her children, Brenda Maynard, Colleen (Rick) Rairdon, Brad (Tracy) Mooney; step-children, Brent (Jody) Leiter and Mona (Steve) Franson; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her youngest sister, Dolores (Rae) Sinclaire, and most importantly her beloved dog Goldie, as well as many other extended family and friends.

Marjorie grew up on a farm outside Congress, Saskatchewan and after completing 10 years of education, went to cosmetology school in Moose Jaw where she met and later married her first husband, Wilburn Mooney, the father of her children. In 1962 the family moved to Dayton, Ohio. Marjorie and Wilburn divorced in 1971 and Marjorie met and married Sheridan later that year. Marjorie became a U.S. in citizen 1972 and spent many years volunteering at the VA Hospital in Dayton. In retirement, Marjorie and Sheridan travelled extensively and maintained a winter home in Florida for many years until shortly before Sheridan's death in 2011. After Sheridan's death, son Brad rescued Goldie who became Marjorie's loving and faithful companion for her remaining years and brought so much joy to the lives of so many.

Marjorie was a member of the Zion Memorial United Church of Christ, Moraine. She was active at the VFW and was always quite social. Marjorie will always be remembered as a kind and loving friend and as a dog lover.

Family will receive guests from 10:00 – 11:00 am Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Zion Memorial United Church of Christ, Moraine. Services will immediately follow at 11:00 am and conclude with procession to David's Cemetery, Kettering for burial. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Memorial United Church of Christ at 4000 S. Dixie Dr., Moraine, OH 45439 or the donor's favorite animal rescue organization.