In Memory Of…

This Page is dedicated to our loved ones who have gone before us…

Mi-Peg’s Falcor von Wolf, CD, TDI, CGC    OFA H & E

August 20, 1986 to February 11, 1996
“Gone But Not Forgotten”

I was there when you were born and the minute I held your little body next to my cheek, it was love at first sight. I never dreamed the hold you would have on the hearts of us all. You were my companion and protector, by my side through untold family emergencies, absorbed my tears and my sorrows; shared my joys and were a big part in our triumphs.

You were the smartest animal I have ever been privileged to train and are the standard for all who have come since. You were gentle, patient, loving and loyal. You wore many hats within our family; companion and assistance dog to my husband, who I am sure you are helping again. To all of the children of the family you were playmate, protector, and shining example of what training could do. To the kennel you were boss, stud, nursemaid, surrogate mother and discipline enforcer.

Your love and loyalty are missed every day and though other dogs have come and gone, there is a piece of our hearts that only you will ever hold. We miss you, Falcor, rest well dear boy, you deserve it.

Michael D. Leggett

June 13, 1950 – January 21, 2007
“Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather…”

It is with sadness that we inform you that Mike passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove IA, following an extended illness. He was born in Morgantown, WV, June 13, 1950 the eldest of the two sons of the late Dwight Leggett and Dorothy McKain Leggett.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Bertrand Leggett, his son Dwight and wife Melissa Leggett, Shawnee, KS (grandchildren Zane and Gavin), his daughter Jennifer and husband John Lidgard, McCall, ID (grandchildren Aidan and Brinley), and daughter Michelle and husband Joshua Nath, Luverne, MN (grandchildren Caitlynn, Jacalynn, and Logan Michael). He is also survived by his stepson Joseph Nelson, St. Charles, IA (grandchildren Savannah and Ryan),   his stepdaughter Valery and husband Jon Fuhrman, Cleghorn, IA (grandchildren Carson and Carlynn), his stepdaughter Melanie and husband Michael McCracken, Jonestown, PA (grandchildren Anthony and Emalee) and his brother Patrick and wife Katherine Leggett, Stamford, CT.

Mr. Leggett was raised in Wheeling and Charleston, WV. He was Protestant by faith. He graduated from South Charleston High School in 1968. The United States Navy accepted Michael’s enlistment in 1968. He voluntarily deployed as a corpsman to Vietnam from 1969 to 1972.  In June of 1974, he was honorably discharged from service. He was a Risk Manager by profession and worked in a number of industries throughout his career. A family memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Cushing, IA – Pastor Sheryl Ashley officiated.  On Friday, April 27, 2007, His ashes were laid to rest at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Boise, ID on Friday, after a flag folding ceremony attended by friends and family.  He was 56 years old.  Mike, we love you and we will miss you.

CAN CH Woodsides Calgary v Stoneway

November 18, 2004 to June 10, 2007
“Forever in our Hearts”

We purchased Calgary as a two-year-old from Woodside Shepherds in Canada in March of 2007.  He was a wonderful dog… intelligent, loyal, beautiful and graceful.  He adapted instantly to our family and my children fell in love with him.

He was a spirited dog with a playful personality who wanted nothing more than to be with the family at all times and tolerated my young children as only a German Shepherd could.  His favorite game was to chase the kids and pull on their towels after bath time and the squeals, laughter and playful barking could be heard throughout the house.

On June 10, 2007 my heart was broken, never to be quite whole again, when I returned from work to find Calgary had died of torsion while I was away.  I have yet to find a dog that I love nearly so much, even for the short time he was with us.   He is forever in our hearts.