Shirley May Leiter

Shirley May Leiter, age 89 of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019. She was born in Dayton on June 7, 1930. Shirley graduated from Kiser High School.

Shirley married the love of her life, Fay E. Leiter on March 31, 1951. The two shared 68 happy years together. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing and camping in her free time. Shirley took great pride in her family. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.

Shirley was a loving, caring, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ward and Forrest and Augusta Gordon, who raised her; son, Kim Leiter; grandson, Shawn Leiter; and brothers, Harvey, Leonard, and Allen Ward.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband of 68 years, Fay E. Leiter; children, Penni (Joe) Tullis and Robin (Dwight) East; grandchildren, Nicki, Melissa, Dylan, Warren, and Mindi; daughter-in-law, Donna Leiter; step-brother, Howard Gordon; 13 great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

A celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 3pm. Visitation for two hours prior (1pm - 3pm).

The family would like to express their gratitude to life-long friend and caregiver, Renea Waite, for all her care, compassion, and love throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Shirley's memory to the Miami Valley Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Dayton.