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John Ellis Leeka 1947 - 2014

John Ellis Leeka of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California United States was born on September 16, 1947 in Exeter, and died at age 66 years old on July 27, 2014 in Loma Linda. John Leeka was buried at Rose Hills Mortuary 3888 Workman Mill Rd, in Whittier, Los Angeles County.

John Ellis Leeka
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San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California United States
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September 16, 1947
Exeter, California, 93221, United States
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Loma Linda, California, United States
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  • 09/16
    1947

    Birthday

    September 16, 1947
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    Exeter, California 93221, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    John was born to Vernon Jay Leeka and Frankie Lou Ruth. Vernon was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana. Frankie was born in Thomas, Custer County Oklahoma.

  • Nationality & Locations

    John was born in Exeter California and resided in San Bernadino, California.

  • Early Life & Education

    John graduated from Brown Military Academy

  • Religious Beliefs

    John studied religions and was Masionic Jewish.

  • Military Service

    John served in the Navy as a hospital-man at Camp Pendelton during the Vietnam War.

  • Professional Career

    John was an automotive mechanic. He was a car enthusiast and thoroughly enjoyed fixing and restoring vehicles.
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    2014

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    July 27, 2014
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    Stage 4 Lung Cancer
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    Loma Linda, California United States
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    Rose Hills Mortuary 3888 Workman Mill Rd, in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California 90601, United States
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    John Ellis Leeka passed away on July 27, 2014 in Loma Linda, California at age 66. He was buried in Rose Hills Mortuary, Whittier, California. He was born on September 16, 1947 in Exeter, California. There is no information about John's family. We know that John Ellis Leeka had been residing in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California United States. John passed peacefully from this life the night of July 27, 2014 after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life. John was born in Exeter, CA on September 16, 1947, but resided in San Bernardino, Ca for the majority of his life. John spent many years as a mechanic and rebuilding his 1940's Chevy panel truck. He loved fishing, gardening, the great outdoors, and dreamed of retiring to Louisiana. His love for older cars and working with his hands was one of the many ways he kept himself occupied. Prior to his death, John had the opportunity to reconnect with his daughter Frankie on Fathers day after nearly thirty five years. He loved all of his children, grandchildren, and extended family. He was a very giving man and cared for others as if they were family. He touched the lives of many while working in San Bernardino as a mechanic. John graduated from the Brown Military Academy prior to joining the United States Navy. He served as a hospital-man at Camp Pendleton in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
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