Col. Leon J Givler
June 11, 1930 - May 3, 2017
Leon Jay Givler died peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the age of 86. Leon was born on June 11, 1930, in Ephrata, PA to Harold and Esther Givler. He graduated from Ephrata High School in 1948 and then attended Wyomissing Polytechnic for 2 years. He finished his education with a Masters Degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He joined the Army in 1952. After 4 years as an enlisted soldier he attended Officer Candidate School, rising to the rank of Full Colonel. Leon played five sports at Post Level and achieved All Star in all five. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired after 29 years of service. He was passionate for growing roses and sharing them with the community, and enjoyed golfing and card games. He authored one book and was in the process of writing the second. In 1960 he married Mary (Geer). Leon was accomplished at many things and considered being a father of six as his greatest achievement. In 2013, Leon and Mary moved to a retirement community in Granbury, Texas where he enjoyed various activities and many new friends. Leon is survived by his wife, Mary; Children, Kathy Branscom of Jacksboro, TX, Rosanne Mitchell and husband Michael of Tonto Basin, AZ, Perry Geer and wife Terry of Granbury, TX, Mike Givler and wife Margaret of Weatherford, TX and Pam Givler of Fort Worth, TX; Seven Grandchildren and five Great-grandchildren; Brothers Lloyd (twin) and Donald and Sister Joanne Kestner; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Mike Fowler. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 3 pm, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas with Larry Shields officiating the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Leon’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association. https://donations.diabetes.org/site/Donation2?df_id=19105&19105.donation=form1&loc=waystogive&s_src=dorg&s_subsrc=wtg American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202
Leon Jay Givler died peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the age of 86. Leon was born on June 11, 1930, in Ephrata, PA to Harold and Esther Givler. He graduated from Ephrata High School in 1948 and then attended Wyomissing... View Obituary & Service Information