Obituary: Lefler, Barry Arthur

Sun., May 11, 2014

LEFLER, Barry Arthur Passed away peacefully on May 3, 2014 at his home with his family in Spokane Valley.

He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and completed three tours.

This earned him three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Combat “V”.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Lela Lefler, and his brothers, Randy and Gary Lefler.

He will be greatly missed by his sister, Joan Macleod; his soul mate, Margaret Dean-Lefler; his son, Benjamin Lefler; his daughter-in-law, Katherine Lefler; and his grandchildren, Isabella and Jaxon Lefler.

There will be a small ceremony and wake to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the family’s home.

For details on the ceremony please contact the family at leflerceremony@gmail.com.

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