Leonard J. Mahan, 61, of East Moline, IL died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Trinity in Rock Island, IL.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at The Apostolic Sanctuary, Silvis, IL. There will be a visitation from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to the family or to The American Cancer Society.
Leonard was born on July 15, 1950 to Jay Russell and Bertha Mae (Shipley) Mahan in Longmont, CO. He married Naomi Wing who preceded him in death in 1986. He later married Pauline Cooke on July 31, 1990 in Rock Island, IL.
Leonard is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and held various positions at Hill & Valley Premium Bakery in Rock Island. He was a member of The Apostolic Sanctuary and enjoyed reading the Bible and going to church. One would often find Leonard watching wrestling and cowboy movies, doing word searches or taking long walks singing and whistling. Leonard was a man who would do anything for anyone and what was most important to him was spending time with his family.
Survivors include
Wife Pauline Mahan East Moline, IL
Children Deborah Mahan East Moline, IL
Paula "Polly-Wog" Mahan Silvis, IL
Step-children Megan Surratt Colona, IL
Autumn Surratt Colona, IL
Children Carla (Steve) Spratte Coal Valley, IL
Tina Barker Coal Valley, IL
Jennifer Williams Scott City, KS
Grandchildren Kyle, Tyler, Fallon, Amber, Mackenzie, Lauren, Leah, Jacob, Mia, Jared
Several brothers and sisters
Sister-in-Christ Belinda Surratt Colona, IL
Several nieces and nephews
A very special friend Otis Surratt East Moline, IL
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, several brothers and sisters, and a stepchild, Britney.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 1:00pm, The Apostolic Sanctuary