Mike Leonard guestbook at http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=3573542362621 July 16, 2009 Dear Sister Leonard, We were deeply saddened to learn of Mike's passing today. Preston enjoyed greatly his association with Mike in the Scottsdale North Stake. Mike was truly exemplary in his devotion and service. We were pleased to discover that Mike and Preston were classmates at East High School and to see Mike's picture in the 1960 Estonia. We may have also crossed paths at the U. Please know of our prayers and support. ~ Marilee and Preston Parker, Scottsdale, Arizona July 14, 2009 Dearest Donna, Michael was a treasured friend and a true gentleman, and gone from us much too soon. We are thankful for having known him and consider it a blessing that we have so many fond memories of happy times with him and you. May our Heavenly Father embrace you and yours as you face the difficult days ahead without this wonderful man. Our Love, Thoughts, and Prayers, ~ Jim and Judy McGuirt, Humble, Texas July 14, 2009 Dear Donna Randy and I want to send our condolences. We were saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He will be greatly missed. ~ Susan and Randy Zobell July 14, 2009 Dear Donna and Family: We are so saddened by the passing of our dear friend Michael. We have many wonderful memories of the times we spent together in Arizona. We love him and he will be sorely missed by many people. He is one of the most humble, loving, giving persons we have known. May God bless you all during this difficult time. With Love, ~ Gary and Leona Edmonds, Layton, Utah July 14, 2009 Donna and family, Our deepest condolences to you for the loss of Micheal. You have not been in our ward for a very long time but both you and Michael have touched our spirits. May God keep you in His arms. ~ Kim and Keith Petty, Sandy, Utah July 14, 2009 ~ Bill McKee, Ada, Oklahoma July 14, 2009 Dear Donna & Family, Sherri and I are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was a tremendous influence on my life and career. He was a great mentor and even greater friend. He will be greatly missed. ~ Ed Rees, Cape Town, SA July 14, 2009 Dear Donna and family, I am deeply saddened to learn of Mike's passing. We worked together for many years and developed a great friendship. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. ~ John Pappas & family, Las Vegas, Nevada July 13, 2009 I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I met Mike at Frontier then again years later while consulting at America West. He was a very nice man and will be missed by all that knew him. ~ Marvin Floyd, Centennial, Colorado July 13, 2009 Donna, I have loved doing a video for you and Mike! It has been a very spiritual experience. You are such a wonderful giving and loving person, I love you very much and my prayers are with you! Love, ~ Bonnie Holt July 13, 2009 Donna and Family After working at the same companies for almost 25 years I consider Mike an "old" friend. Always appreciated his dry sense of humor and his willingness to help. ~ Jack Zembeck, Henderson, Nevada July 13, 2009 Donna, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. We were so shocked to hear of Mike's passing, as it was announced from the Desert Hills Pulpit yesterday. We'll remember always Mike's humility, gentleness and giving spirit. He will be truly missed. Love, ~ Roger and Debbie McKay, Scottsdale, Arizona July 12, 2009 Donna, We were shocked and saddened by the news! We will remember Mike as a very humble, kind and thoughtful man. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. With our love and prayers, ~ Peter & Kathy Molloy, Scottsdale, Arizona July 12, 2009 Louise and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our good friend Michael Leonard. Who can forget his genuine love and interest for others. He will be missed. As a frequent business traveler during the early 1990's it was gratifying to express my frequent complaints re: America West Airlines (all in fun) directly to Company Executive Michael Leonard. We especially remember his kindness to us after a heart attack I experienced in Newport Beach and his arrangements to fly us home to Scottsdale 1st Class. We are forever grateful. We send our love and support to Donna and her family during this difficult time. With the prayers of family and friends and your testimony of God's Eternal Plan may you be comforted. ~ Louise & Christopher Jones, Newport Beach, California July 12, 2009 It has been a pleasure to know Mike these past 2 years. We were saddened and shocked when we heard the news. He was dedicated to his job here at RC Willey and we enjoyed working with him. He will be greatly missed by all. ~ Shelby Rasmussen, Riverton, Utah July 12, 2009 Dear Donna and family, Steve and I are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We have missed you both since you left the Desert Hills Ward. And I enjoyed going Visiting Teaching with you as my companion. May our Heavenly Father be with you in your time of sorrow. Love, ~ Steve and Evelyn Hibbert, Scottsdale, Arizona July 12, 2009 The Desert Mountain Ward in Scottsdale Arizona sends their condolenses to Donna and her family at this difficult time. The announcement of Mike's passing was mentioned in today's sacrament meeting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Leonards were pillars in the ward for many years and Mike always had a kind word for everyone who he saw or met on Sundays. May the Lord bless and sustain you at this time and moving forward. Sincerely, ~ Bishop Tom Hill, Jeff Hughes 1st Counselor, Jim Lee 2nd Counselor, and the Desert Mountain Ward July 12, 2009 All of us at the Taylorsville RC Willey are saddened by the tragic death of Mike, he was a friend to all and will be missed. If there is anything we can do please ask. ~ Ronald Forsyth, So.Jordan, Utah Posted at the mortuary guestbook at http://www.cannonmortuary.com/obituaries/leonard-michael.html STEVE BONNIWELL - MAINE | 2009-07-11 Donna, I was so sorry to hear about Mike's untimely death. Needless to say, he was one of the truly great guys and lived a wonderful life full of business success and giving to others. I appreciate your call letting us know about Mike and really appreciated having the conversation with you yesterday. I am trying to get some pictures together from airline days in Denver... may have to wait till I get back to Scottsdale in a few months....will send them to you. Sorry we will not be able to honor Mike on July 15 by being there, but will honor him in our thoughts and prayers. Pls stay in touch....thanks Donna.. Steve Bonniwell Richard and Juanita Gass - Avenue, MD | 2009-07-12 Dear Donna, we were shocked to received your phone call informing us of Mike's untimely passing and want you to know that we have many fond memoires of our days together in Scottsdale. At a family gathering last evening, we recalled your wedding reception and the wild yellow leisure suits of the 70"s! The days we shared as sales managers for our respective airlines in Phoenix was some of the best times in our work careers. I remember Mike always had a smile and good word for everyone. I wish that we could have gotten together long before this. We are sorry that this has happened to you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Dick and Juanita Warren & Connie Erbsen - Denver CO | 2009-07-13 Donna, we are so sorry hear about Mike. He left us much to soon. Many fond memories - especially our time together in Scottsdale. Connie & I wish you and your family all the best at this sad time. Warren Erbsen Joan Wise ( Bonniwell) - Fairhope, Alabama | 2009-07-13 Donna, Warren and Connie sent me the notice of Mike passing away. I am so sorry for all of you. Mike was a terrific man and you both were a great couple and friend. It seems like not to long ago we were all in Vail. What wonderful memories we all have and no one can ever take them away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Joan Leona and Gary Edmonds - Layton, Utah | 2009-07-14 Donna, we love you and still can't believe Michael is gone. Way too soon! He will be missed by so many as he was a loving, caring, and giving man. We will treasure the times we spent together in Scottsdale. We will keep in touch. Leona and Gary Edmonds