John Mark Leddy

Johnny was born to John Leddy and Heather Wilson on March 25, 1983 in Des Plaines, Illinois. He attended Sumner high school and was a caring brother to five siblings: Elizabeth, Mary, Noah, Nativity, and Norris. He brought his daughter, Luca, into the world with Kiri Denney, and also became family to Kiri’s son, Jordan.

Johnny was a journeyman in the Laborers’ International Union of North America, chapter 252. He was a skilled mechanic, and he spent many hours working on auto restoration and participating in car shows. With pride for his heritage, Johnny participated in a myriad of Native American cultural activities. He was a gifted musician who could play guitar, drums, and sing. He was also was a falconer. Johnny loved to cook, especially for others. John’s community of family and friends were the most important thing in his life.

John was a devout Christian who marched to the beat of his own drum. As he said himself “I didn’t change my life to follow the crowd… or the narrative… I am a child of God… and I live in his Light!!! That’s all…” Johnny also had a great sense of humor. He was exceptionally animated and hilarious, and he loved to make people laugh.

John was preceded in death by his grandmothers Jeanne Emmerson (Sam) and Rose Leddy, and his Grandfathers Carl Peery (Louise) and George Leddy.

John is survived by his father John Anthony Leddy; his mother Heather Wilson; his stepmother Alena Leddy; his stepfather Karl Wilson (Gerry); his siblings Elizabeth Wilson, Mary Wilson, Noah Leddy, Nativity Leddy, and Norris Leddy; his aunties Shirley Peluso, Nancy Jenkins, Kathleen Iatarola (Mark), and Ann Bell (Tim); his uncles Mark Peery (Vicki), Fred Fortin (Mary), Patrick Leddy, Daniel Leddy (Andrea), Richard Leddy, George Leddy (Debbie), Peter Leddy (Laura), and Paul Leddy (Lisa), and his daughter Luca Leddy.

Johnny’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of the family, friends, and church members who helped them navigate through this process. Your kind words and support were a lifeline during this very difficult time. They would also like to thank Lucy of Sticklin Funeral Chapel for all of her help.

Please join the Leddy family in a celebration of life for John Mark Leddy on August 11, 10:00 am to noon at Motion Church Bonney Lake Campus, 22626 120th Street E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391. The celebration of life will followed by a reception at the Leddy residence.

Heather Wilson will be hosting a celebration of life at The Bridge Church, 5601 S. Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409, also on Friday August 11, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be officiated by Kelvin Brown and followed by a reception.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com for Johnny’s family.