Nancy Marlene Leingang
January 1, 1947 - February 12, 2014
Obituary
Marlene Nancy (Dodd) Leingang
Marlene Nancy (Dodd) Leingang of Burien, Washington, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2014. Born in Sonoma, California on January 1, 1947 and attended St. Francis Solano and Sonoma Valley High School. Marlene moved to Seattle after high school where she worked as a waitress and met her loving husband of 45 years, William T. Leingang. She later opened a successful janitorial service with her sister-in-law, Barbara Joyce, which she would own and operate for over 20 years.
Marlene was a strong willed women who made the most out of every situation. At times she had a temper to match her fiery red hair, but was truly a companionate person with an amazing laugh. She had an amazingly kind and giving heart and was always there for her family and friends, and even reached out to strangers that were in need. She was the matriarch of her family and out of love and devotion she and her husband took their nephews and niece into their home and raised them. Not one person that knew Marlene escaped her kindness and love in their time of need.
She was predeceased by her parents Melvin Dodd and Pauline (Garrison) Dodd, her sister Barbara (Dodd) Kotopka, sister-in-law and dear friend Barbara Joyce, and niece Melissa Dodd.
Marlene is survived by her loving husband William Leingang, daughter Corrie (Leingang) Quintana, son-in-law Freddy Quintana-Huesca, daughter Debbie (Rowland) McIntyre, son-in-law Michael McIntyre, brother Donald “Corky” Dodd, sister-in-law Deloris Dodd, grandchildren Jaccob, Robert, Brittney, Zachery, Branden, Aron, Isabel, and Esperanza, many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, and many other cherished family members and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Graveside Service for Marlene will be held Monday, February 24, 2014 at 3:00pm at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 98188.
Mom I know we had our ups and downs and I gave and cause u alot of misery. I always will love you. You are my best friend. I will miss you always. Im just so happy ur finally out of pain and get to to be with ur mom like u wanted to be. You will be truely missed by me. I love you. Until we see each other again.
Mar’s, I do not no what to say for I am speech less and have been for over a week. I will miss your funny laugh and wonderful smile . Rest in peace and I will join you shortly. With all my lover.
Marlene, you were more than an aunt to me. You were like another mother. Always there when I needed you always willing to offer advice and always so loving and caring. The only comfort I have is knowing you are no longer in pain and you will be with family and friends whom you love and who loved you.
I hold great menorys for aunt and share them with her first great great nice. She was a wonderful women and aunt! Miss you.
Marz , Im so thankful for the day before you passed,We got to spend the whole day together., I do not beleive how we laughed and talked about everything, including HEAVEN. It was wonderful, and I feel very blessed, to have got that with you, before you went home, I love you so very much, and I will miss you, If I can do anything to help ease the familys pain I will be there, and it is not about me, but you will be proud I did not drink yaaaaa. NO MORE PAIN SIS, you are home now, again I love you and miss you,Your loving freind Roxi
Marlene,
You will be missed by all more than you know. You had such a huge heart and welcomed everyone who knew you, with open arms and a smile.
I am so thankful that you were an amazing part of my life. God rest your soul.
Elaine
They say you are blessed if you can count your true friends on one hand when you leave this world…you my loving friend, were always held firmly in mine. We went through the best of times and the worst of times, but in the end there was only love, trust, and a truth that only true best friends share. I am glad that you are at peace and back home with your Mom…but somehow, even from up above, I am sure you will find a way to put your two cents in! Missing you more than this heart can hurt…loving you even deeper.
We will always remember what a wonderful mother
You were. May you rest in peace in gods loving
Arms.
We continue to pray for your family.
Sorry I didn’t contact anyone after I broke up with Lorena. Everyone has my best wishes. yes I need my crutches or the wheelchair to get around.