Leonard Ray Joiner 85, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2015 in the comforting care of the Lund Family Home Hospice of the Valley, Gilbert Arizona. Born in Chardon, Ohio on December 17, 1929 to Ray and Dorothy Joiner. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Donna Louise Joiner. (Richards). He is also preceded by a sister Marion (John) Frye, and survived by sisters LaDonna (Dominic) Cutri, and Marlene (Harry) Chambers. His early years were spent in Brilliant, Ohio before moving to Mesa, Arizona in 1973. He used his skills as a maintenance manager at Capitol Castings before retiring. He and Donna spent their retired years traveling and exploring the great outdoors. He is also survived by his children Tom (Peggy) Joiner, Larry (Rene) Joiner, Pam (Dennis) Berry, Judy (John) Kline. He was blessed with 7 grandchildren, Tami Berry, Tyson (Nichole) Berry, Jeremy Ward, Johnny Kline, Misty (Ryan) Nink, Kimberly (Devin) Jared and Nicole Joiner. He also had 11 great-grandchildren. Cade, Kyler and Kenna Balleweg, Tatum, Wyatt & Avery Berry, Nathan Joiner-Casioce, Hannah & Hayley Casioce. Rylyn & Greyson Nink. Leonards love for the great outdoors and for his family will be greatly missed. His legacy will continue on.
Viewing and service will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, donations are gladly accepted to The Lund Family Home of Hospice of the Valley 1982 E. Woodside Court, Gilbert, Arizona 85297.
Very nice obit for a wonderful man!
One of my favorite memories of Len is when he and Donna came to the Berry family reunion at Deer Springs Ranch. They parked their motor home and jumped right in. We took a drive up around the Loop round and Len was so happy to see deer. He hopped out of the back of the truck and was seeing how close he could get to the deer in the field. He was the first one to see elk antlers over the hilltop, and he knew they were headed towards us. He kept saying “this is going to be great!”. He loved that stuff. I think that was the first reunion they attended, and we enjoyed having them at several more.
Our thoughts go out to all of his family. You are so blessed to have had him with you for so long and to have been able to make so many great memories with him. He had the opportunity to love your children, and your grandchildren. No doubt those memories will bring many a smile in the years to come.
Happy trails Leonard!
Painter Family
Very nice obit for a wonderful man!
One of my favorite memories of Len is when he and Donna came to the Berry family reunion at Deer Springs Ranch. They parked their motor home and jumped right in. We took a drive up around the Loop round and Len was so happy to see deer. He hopped out of the back of the truck and was seeing how close he could get to the deer in the field. He was the first one to see elk antlers over the hilltop, and he knew they were headed towards us. He kept saying “this is going to be great!”. He loved that stuff. I think that was the first reunion they attended, and we enjoyed having them at several more.
Our thoughts go out to all of his family. You are so blessed to have had him with you for so long and to have been able to make so many great memories with him. He had the opportunity to love your children, and your grandchildren. No doubt those memories will bring many a smile in the years to come.
Happy trails Leonard!
Painter Family