Henrietta Alada Faber

Henrietta Alada Faber, 78, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2017. Alada was born in Ocala, Florida on September 14, 1938 to the late Guy F. Boyer and Mary H. Blowers. She was reared in Weirsdale, Florida where her family was deeply rooted, some having settled in Marion County during the late 1800's. Her father Guy was the Founder and Owner of Boyer Company, a prominent citrus harvesting and packing business in Weirsdale. As a child in Weirsdale, she enjoyed horseback riding, time on Lake Weir and, later, attending Lake Weir High School where she was a member of the Marching Band. After high school graduation, she attended Mary Washington University in Virginia. During that time, her late Uncle George A. Blowers, while serving on the Board of Governors of the Import Export Bank of the United States, Washington, DC, enabled her attendance at the Inaugural Ball for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a privilege and memory of a lifetime for her. She later attended Florida Southern University in Lakeland, Florida where she was a member and then President of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. While at Florida Southern, Alada had the great fortune to meet and, soon after graduation, marry Henry "Hank" A. M. Faber, Jr., the love of her life and her husband of almost 40 years. Together, they settled in Leesburg, Florida where they began a family of three children. While Hank took ownership and successfully operated Boyer Company, Alada enjoyed active involvement in the community and was a long term member of the First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg. Through the years, she was a member of the Junior Women's Club and Triangle Club, serving as their President in 1971-72. Later, she was a member of Altrusa International of Lake County and PEO, Chapter BH. For many years after college, she remained involved with her ZETA family. For much of her life she was a devoted housewife and mother to her children. Beyond family and community involvement, her interests included of world travel and membership at Silver Lake Golf and Country Club. Most of all she, together with Hank, enjoyed great friends. As long term residents of Central Florida are aware, the Citrus Industry in the region was decimated by winter freezes in 1983 and1984. This misfortune had a dramatic impact to Boyer Company and to the family's livelihood. To her great credit, Alada took action, returned to school and began a career as a Dental Hygienist. For several years, she was employed by Dr. Richard "Dickie" Huff, DDS in Leesburg. Both she and her family are so very grateful for the friendship of Dickie. In 1995, she and Hank saw and took advantage of a business opportunity. Together, they ventured to open "Alada's China and Gifts, a small, retail business which included a Bridal Registry. Having had no prior business experience, she overcame all challenges through hard work and dedication. Her devotion was fueled by a passion for people. Those who knew her would agree that she loved to interact with the people of the community and her business gave her the perfect opportunity to do so. Truly, it was a proud accomplishment in her life and she was always grateful for the support of the community and the friends gained during that time. For more than 10 years, she successfully operated Alada's which found its home on Main Street. Under the current Ownership, the business remains as a vibrant part of Downtown Leesburg and, to her great satisfaction, it continues to bear the name "Alada's". On March 17, 1998, Alada and the family suffered their greatest loss with the passing of Hank. He was truly one of a kind and always faithfully served as her husband and companion. He was a true friend to her and all those who knew him. After his passing, Alada remained committed to him and his memory. Alada is survived by her sister Idella (Dell) Williams, Dell's husband John C. (Jack) Williams Jr., her sons Henry A.M. Faber, III and Guy F. Faber (wife Missy), her daughter Mary Alada Munjed (husband Fursan), and her four grandchildren, Elizabeth May Faber, Henry Robert Faber, Connor Jordan Munjed and Parker Reid Munjed. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday June, 24th. Friends and family are invited to attend at Beyers Funeral Home, 1123 W. Main St., Leesburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, Alada would appreciate any donations made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Florida Chapter. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com

Henrietta Alada Faber

September 14, 1938 - June 19, 2017