HAROLD J. LEYES

Harold J. Leyes, Sr. Father of Nancy Myrland, Debbie Fairfax and Frank Leyes. April 6, 1919-July 1, 2006. Surrounded by his loving family, Harold J. Leyes, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully of natural causes, Saturday evening, July 1, 2006 at 6:45 p.m. in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 54 years, Virginia. He is also survived by his legacy of loyal, loving children, Harold J. Leyes, Jr. (Joyce) of Fort Myers, Florida, Deborah A. Fairfax (Barry) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Douglas J. Leyes (Kathy) of South Bend, Nancy L. Myrland (John) of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Frank A. Leyes (Jennifer) of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is also survived by eight grandchildren who brought immense joy and pride into his life, Sean, Erin, Molly, Packy, Micah, Nora, Isaiah, and Daniel, as well as one brother Richard, of Janesville, Wisconsin.

Harold was born in South Bend and attended St. Joseph Grade School, and South Bend Central High School.

Despite not being able to attend college, Dad excelled at his occupations. He began his career at Indiana Bell Telephone. He then switched careers and soared to the pinnacle of his "true" career and passion in the Life Insurance Industry. He served first with the Aetna Life and Casualty Company, and then for over thirty years with The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. His excellence in his field is evidenced by his becoming a General Agent, a very coveted position at Connecticut Mutual. He also received numerous prestigious industry awards, and was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. His commitment to continuing, lifelong education is evidenced by earning his initial designation of CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), and at the age of 71 earning the acclaimed designation of CHFC (Chartered Financial Consultant).

Harold served his country during World War II as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. He was an avid golfer at Morris Park Country Club, and also was a member of St. Anthony's Parish in South Bend. Dad also loved to watch Notre Dame Football games.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Service of Northern Indiana, 922 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, 46617, or Southfield Village Long Term Care Facility Employee Recognition Fund, co Anna Dykstra, 6450 Miami Circle, South Bend, Indiana, 46614.

Friends may celebrate his life with us at Hickey Funeral Home, 3516 East Jefferson Blvd., from 3-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony's Church, 2120 East Jefferson Blvd., on Thursday, July 6, at 10:00 a.m.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jul. 6, 2006.

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