Herbert Walker Leaverton went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2011 in Lubbock. The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Indiana Avenue Baptist Church North Campus Chapel at 83rd and Indiana Avenue. There will be a private burial at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Herbert was born on February 17, 1920 to the late D. N. and Linnie Leaverton in Grapeland, Texas. He was the last of seven children born into this loving family. He graduated from his beloved Lubbock High School in 1937 and then from Texas Tech University in 1947. He proudly served in World War II in the Army Air Force as part of the "Bloody 100th" B-17 Bomb Squadron, Thorpe Abbotts Airbase in England. In addition, he created and ran a number of businesses over his lifetime and was always the perfect provider.
He married the dream of his life, Anne Patricia Kane Gaignat, on September 26, 1947 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have been married for over 63 years and were blessed with their own loving family. He was a true helpmate and servant as he partnered with "Pat" in love, family life, and then ultimately as her faithful caregiver. His absolute selfless nature showed through so beautifully in his unending commitment to his beautiful wife. The display of his faithful love shown to her has been a living testament to everyone of his choice to "lay his life down for her."
Herbert loved writing, photography, the oil business and was especially amazing as the "family correspondent" and historian. He continued to have an insatiable desire to learn throughout his lifetime, but none of these surpassed the joy of being with his beloved wife.
He never felt like he was "famous or anything special," but, through his loyal and steadfast character, coupled with his love of life, he made a lasting impact on his immediate family, his extended family and countless others. All who knew him loved him and considered him very famous and extremely special.
Those left to cherish memories are his beloved daughter, Dawn Gaignat Root and friend Gaylord O'Con of Dallas; three sons, Mark Leaverton and wife Vicki of Austin; son Michael Leaverton of Lubbock and Clay Leaverton and wife Wally of Lubbock; grandchildren, Cary Francis, David Leaverton and wife Erin, Lindsey Leaverton, Analee, Madison and fiancé Amy Perehoduk, Matthew, and Sarah Jane Leaverton; one great-grandchild, Gigi Francis; sister Nancy Hutson of Tyler; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Along with his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his brothers Dave and Joe and sisters Liz, Marjorie and Rosemary and their spouses that were so dear to him.
The family would like to express the deepest gratitude to the very special Nurses and Doctors in SICU, South 7th and the Palliative Medicine Unit at Covenant Hospital. We also thank the beautiful caregivers of Home Instead for their kindness and loving commitment to Patricia and Herbert.
Herbert was born on February 17, 1920 to the late D. N. and Linnie Leaverton in Grapeland, Texas. He was the last of seven children born into this loving family. He graduated from his beloved Lubbock High School in 1937 and then from Texas Tech University in 1947. He proudly served in World War II in the Army Air Force as part of the "Bloody 100th" B-17 Bomb Squadron, Thorpe Abbotts Airbase in England. In addition, he created and ran a number of businesses over his lifetime and was always the perfect provider.
He married the dream of his life, Anne Patricia Kane Gaignat, on September 26, 1947 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have been married for over 63 years and were blessed with their own loving family. He was a true helpmate and servant as he partnered with "Pat" in love, family life, and then ultimately as her faithful caregiver. His absolute selfless nature showed through so beautifully in his unending commitment to his beautiful wife. The display of his faithful love shown to her has been a living testament to everyone of his choice to "lay his life down for her."
Herbert loved writing, photography, the oil business and was especially amazing as the "family correspondent" and historian. He continued to have an insatiable desire to learn throughout his lifetime, but none of these surpassed the joy of being with his beloved wife.
He never felt like he was "famous or anything special," but, through his loyal and steadfast character, coupled with his love of life, he made a lasting impact on his immediate family, his extended family and countless others. All who knew him loved him and considered him very famous and extremely special.
Those left to cherish memories are his beloved daughter, Dawn Gaignat Root and friend Gaylord O'Con of Dallas; three sons, Mark Leaverton and wife Vicki of Austin; son Michael Leaverton of Lubbock and Clay Leaverton and wife Wally of Lubbock; grandchildren, Cary Francis, David Leaverton and wife Erin, Lindsey Leaverton, Analee, Madison and fiancé Amy Perehoduk, Matthew, and Sarah Jane Leaverton; one great-grandchild, Gigi Francis; sister Nancy Hutson of Tyler; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Along with his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his brothers Dave and Joe and sisters Liz, Marjorie and Rosemary and their spouses that were so dear to him.
The family would like to express the deepest gratitude to the very special Nurses and Doctors in SICU, South 7th and the Palliative Medicine Unit at Covenant Hospital. We also thank the beautiful caregivers of Home Instead for their kindness and loving commitment to Patricia and Herbert.
Herbert Walker Leaverton went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2011 in Lubbock. The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Indiana Avenue Baptist Church North Campus Chapel at 83rd and Indiana Avenue. There will be a private burial at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Herbert was born on February 17, 1920 to the late D. N. and Linnie Leaverton in Grapeland, Texas. He was the last of seven children born into this loving family. He graduated from his beloved Lubbock High School in 1937 and then from Texas Tech University in 1947. He proudly served in World War II in the Army Air Force as part of the "Bloody 100th" B-17 Bomb Squadron, Thorpe Abbotts Airbase in England. In addition, he created and ran a number of businesses over his lifetime and was always the perfect provider.
He married the dream of his life, Anne Patricia Kane Gaignat, on September 26, 1947 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have been married for over 63 years and were blessed with their own loving family. He was a true helpmate and servant as he partnered with "Pat" in love, family life, and then ultimately as her faithful caregiver. His absolute selfless nature showed through so beautifully in his unending commitment to his beautiful wife. The display of his faithful love shown to her has been a living testament to everyone of his choice to "lay his life down for her."
Herbert loved writing, photography, the oil business and was especially amazing as the "family correspondent" and historian. He continued to have an insatiable desire to learn throughout his lifetime, but none of these surpassed the joy of being with his beloved wife.
He never felt like he was "famous or anything special," but, through his loyal and steadfast character, coupled with his love of life, he made a lasting impact on his immediate family, his extended family and countless others. All who knew him loved him and considered him very famous and extremely special.
Those left to cherish memories are his beloved daughter, Dawn Gaignat Root and friend Gaylord O'Con of Dallas; three sons, Mark Leaverton and wife Vicki of Austin; son Michael Leaverton of Lubbock and Clay Leaverton and wife Wally of Lubbock; grandchildren, Cary Francis, David Leaverton and wife Erin, Lindsey Leaverton, Analee, Madison and fiancé Amy Perehoduk, Matthew, and Sarah Jane Leaverton; one great-grandchild, Gigi Francis; sister Nancy Hutson of Tyler; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Along with his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his brothers Dave and Joe and sisters Liz, Marjorie and Rosemary and their spouses that were so dear to him.
The family would like to express the deepest gratitude to the very special Nurses and Doctors in SICU, South 7th and the Palliative Medicine Unit at Covenant Hospital. We also thank the beautiful caregivers of Home Instead for their kindness and loving commitment to Patricia and Herbert.
Herbert was born on February 17, 1920 to the late D. N. and Linnie Leaverton in Grapeland, Texas. He was the last of seven children born into this loving family. He graduated from his beloved Lubbock High School in 1937 and then from Texas Tech University in 1947. He proudly served in World War II in the Army Air Force as part of the "Bloody 100th" B-17 Bomb Squadron, Thorpe Abbotts Airbase in England. In addition, he created and ran a number of businesses over his lifetime and was always the perfect provider.
He married the dream of his life, Anne Patricia Kane Gaignat, on September 26, 1947 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have been married for over 63 years and were blessed with their own loving family. He was a true helpmate and servant as he partnered with "Pat" in love, family life, and then ultimately as her faithful caregiver. His absolute selfless nature showed through so beautifully in his unending commitment to his beautiful wife. The display of his faithful love shown to her has been a living testament to everyone of his choice to "lay his life down for her."
Herbert loved writing, photography, the oil business and was especially amazing as the "family correspondent" and historian. He continued to have an insatiable desire to learn throughout his lifetime, but none of these surpassed the joy of being with his beloved wife.
He never felt like he was "famous or anything special," but, through his loyal and steadfast character, coupled with his love of life, he made a lasting impact on his immediate family, his extended family and countless others. All who knew him loved him and considered him very famous and extremely special.
Those left to cherish memories are his beloved daughter, Dawn Gaignat Root and friend Gaylord O'Con of Dallas; three sons, Mark Leaverton and wife Vicki of Austin; son Michael Leaverton of Lubbock and Clay Leaverton and wife Wally of Lubbock; grandchildren, Cary Francis, David Leaverton and wife Erin, Lindsey Leaverton, Analee, Madison and fiancé Amy Perehoduk, Matthew, and Sarah Jane Leaverton; one great-grandchild, Gigi Francis; sister Nancy Hutson of Tyler; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Along with his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his brothers Dave and Joe and sisters Liz, Marjorie and Rosemary and their spouses that were so dear to him.
The family would like to express the deepest gratitude to the very special Nurses and Doctors in SICU, South 7th and the Palliative Medicine Unit at Covenant Hospital. We also thank the beautiful caregivers of Home Instead for their kindness and loving commitment to Patricia and Herbert.
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