Joseph N. Leaverton

Joseph N. Leaverton, 85, of Elkhart, passed away January 11, 2008.

He was born to Joseph and Alta Leaverton and married Jean Multner. She survives with a son, Dr. James Leaverton of Elkhart, a daughter, Barbara (Douglas) Morse of Carmel, IN; a granddaughter, Jennifer (Sheldon) Stephens, a grandson, Brandon Morse and a great-granddaughter, Emerson Stephens.

Mr. Leaverton retired as Vice-president of Elkhart Foundry and formerly was chief industrial engineer for Hamilton Foundry in Ohio. He was a member of Tau Beta Phi and Phi Eta Sigma. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII.

Visitation is from 4-8 pm Monday at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home where services will be at 1 pm Tuesday. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be given to Humane Society of Elkhart County or charity of donor's choice.