Memorial service announced for Zippy Leonard


December 29, 2011 · 11:16 AM

A memorial service has been set for the 9-year-old Langley girl who died in a tragic accident on Christmas Day.

A celebration of life for Tobiah "Zippy" Leonard will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Fireseed Catering, 6051 Coles Road, Langley.

Visser Funeral Home in Langley is handling arrangements. Visitation has been set for 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at the funeral home.

"Zippy" died during the windstorm on Sunday, Dec. 25 when a 20-foot-long section of a fir tree fell on her family's car as it was traveling on Bailey Road.

 

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