Donald Leavel

Donald D. Leavel, 62, Kansas City, died March 8, 2011 at NorthCare Hospice House after a heroic battle with cancer. He was born September 7, 1948, to John Logan and Mildred Delores (Adams) Leavel in Kansas City. He was a 1966 graduate of Park Hill High School and a veteran of the United States Army from 1968 to 1971, serving a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He was a member of Park Hill Christian Church. He retired in 1993 from Kansas City Power Light after 21 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Leavel. He is survived by one son, Bill (Julie) Leavel, Kansas City, his companion, Tom Twilling, of the home, one sister, Barbara (Dick) Runge, Topeka; one grandson, Logan D. Leavel, Kansas City, and one niece, Heather (Chris) Bieker, Topeka, as well as many friends.  The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM Friday at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home. Memorial services will follow at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Neil Engle officiating. Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will take place later. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society.Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home; 801 N.W. 108th Street Kansas City, MO. (816) 734-5500

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