Leonard W. Steenburg

Leonard William Steenburg - Clarks Summit, PA. Leonard Steenburg, 90, a
resident of Clarks Summit since 2006, died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 17th,
2012 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.

Leonard was born in Cherry Valley, N.Y. on April 14, 1922 to Jesse and Helen (Morton) Steenburg. He attended Cherry Valley school excelling in sports, particularly baseball.
Leonard married the love of his life, Doris Hamm and owned and operated dairy farms in Hartwick Seminary and Elba, N.Y. After his retirement from Niagara Mohawk they spent time traveling and enjoying a few months of the year in Florida.

He was a long time resident of Elba, N.Y. prior to his living with his eldest daughter, Joan (Steenburg) Girts in Clarks Summit, PA. He was an incredible
Godly prayer warrior for his three daughters Joan Steenburg Girts, Cheryl Steenburg Whitten, and Karen Steenburg Dilcher, son-in-laws, grand children,
great grandchildren, family, and friends. He was so proud of all his family as was seen in the gallery of pictures in his room.

He served faithfully in various leadership capacities at First Baptist Church of Elba where he had a long-time membership. He was inventive and a problem-solver, able to fix anything. His love of gardening was evident in his beautiful roses, various other flowers and wonderful fruits and vegetables which he shared with many. Woodworking was another passion, and he created many pieces for his daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He enjoyed daily watching the various birds that feed at his feeders. Leonard could best be described as a hard working, gentle, compassionate man that had a generous spirit. He loved telling stories about his life to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His faith in God and strength will remain as an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Leonard was predeceased by his wife, Doris (Hamm) Steenburg; sister Melva (Steenburg) Nowak; and son-in-law Larry Girts. He is survived by three daughters, Joan Girts of Clarks Summit, PA., Cheryl & David Whitten of Standish, ME., and Karen & Harry Dilcher of Muncy, PA.; eight grandchildren and their mates; and fifteen great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20th, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Elba, N.Y. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Elba. Interment will follow at the Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, N.Y. Arrangements are in care of Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home. Local arrangements are being handled by the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home.

Those desiring may contribute in his memory to: Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Hospice of Genesee County, or First Baptist Church of Elba.