63, of Tampa, FL, passed away on January 3, 2015. Born in Detroit, she moved to Florida in 1980. She previously owned a business before her retirement. She was a proud and devoted member of Hyde Park United Methodist Church. She excelled at snow skiing and loved spending summers paddleboarding on Oneida Lake in Syracuse, NY, where she owned a summer home to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Neil Spector; daughter, Noelle Snyder and her husband Matthew Snyder and her beloved grandchildren, Benjamin and Ashley Snyder; step-children Dr. Amy Salinas and Daniel Spector; her brother Pat Thul and wife Judy; and her adoring daily companion, Max, her Schnauzer. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at 11 AM at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Leslie’s memory to Hyde Park United Methodist Church. Arrangements handled by Blount & Curry Funeral Home.
