Source: The Daily Oklahoman, Tuesday January 1, 2008 pg 19AS
Oklahoma City OK

Shirley S. Leek, June 9, 1934 to December 29, 2007, Midwest City,
Oklahoma.  Shirley Susan Leek was born June 9, 1934 in Detroit,
Michigan. She was preceded in death by Kenneth, her devoted and adoring
husband of over 50 years. She is survived by her three loving sons -
Kevin and his wife Lisa stationed in Washington D. C., David and his
wife Terri of Evergreen, Colorado and Eric of Edmond, Oklahoma. She is
also survived by seven wonderful grandchildren - Erica, Casey, Brandon,
Jordan, Alex, Parker and Landon. She is also survived by her sister
Alice Bache of Pinckney, Michigan and her sister-in-law Bobbie Sweetman
of Fenton, Michigan. Her parents Milton and Ruby Sweetman and her sister,
Ruth Ahrens, and brother, Robert Sweetman also preceded her in death. She
grew up and was raised in Detroit during the depression. Her sisters and
brother have fond memories of the times spent together at the house in
Dearborn. She met her future husband, Kenneth, while at a softball game
on a date with another man. It was love and first sight and they were
married on February 18, 1955. Their romance and relationship would take
them many places often at the whim of the Air Force. They lived in Japan
where Kevin was born, Michigan, Hawaii where David was born, Georgia,
Mississippi where Eric was born, South Dakota and finally Oklahoma in
1976 where they would live and raise their three boys and eventually
retired. She was the proud matriarch of a family of all boys and she
fit right in. She played basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball,
football, and bowled with the best of them. She continued to play tennis
and softball and bowl until the very end with some of her best memories
beings times she spent at the bowling alley and the playing fields. She
participated multiple times in the Senior Olympics winning numerous
gold medals. She was also a dedicated civil servant working over 20
years supporting the Air Force. She was a woman ahead of her times -
a firm believer in women's rights and racial equality. She passed these
beliefs and convictions along to her three sons. Her crowning achievement
was the three sons she raised with Kenneth. She enjoyed playing sports
with them and teaching them the life lessons that would serve each of
them well over their lives. She remained active during her last years
playing tennis, softball, and bowling in two different leagues. Her
favorite moments were the time spent with her grandchildren.She loved to
spend time with all of the seven grandkids at the house playing outside,
playing games, reading, and watching videos. In the end these were the
best times of her life. Shirley passed away on Saturday, December 29,
2007 after a brief battle with cancer. She was able to pass peacefully at
home with her family surrounding her. The family will receive visitors
at their home Wednesday, January 2, 2008 from 2 until 5 p.m. Shirley
will be cremated and then buried at a later date. In lieu of flowers the
family requests you make a donation to the American Lung Association in
the memory of Shirley S. Leek.