1927
Leon
2016
Leon Wilde
January 24, 1927 — February 12, 2016
Leon Pearson Wilde (affectionately known as Hoss) hung up his spurs for the last time early Friday Morning February 12, 2016. He was a giant of a man who has left a huge hole in the hearts of his Sweetheart of 66 years and four cherished daughters.
He was born to Gilbert Wilde and Vera Elizabeth Pearson on January 24, 1927 in the family home in Oakley, Utah the 8th of 12 children. His father passed away when he was 8 years old and he grew up living off the land as a dairy farmer and cattle rancher. At age 17 he enlisted in the US Army and left for basic training shortly after his 18th birthday. He served in Korea and then returned home to his beloved Oakley.
He married Peggy Rees of Coalville on September 1, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Together they have a great legacy of children with four daughters; Barbara Dianne Freeman (Dale) of Boise ID, Sheri Kaye Leavitt (Kent) of Kamas UT, Teresa LaRae Stevens (David) of Oakley UT and Carolyn Woods (Gary) of Ridgway CO. , 17 Grandchildren, and 38 Great Grandchildren. They are already missing the Smarties, the cheese and pickle Sunday nights, just bumming around with grandpa, and four wheeler rides he handed out freely.
He was a master horseman, rodeo cowboy and pickup man, an award winning Jersey Dairy farmer and Beef Cattle rancher. He served for 20 years as Deputy Sheriff of Summit County where he made friends with all he met. He was blessed with an amazing ability to converse with anyone and make them feel like his best friend in a matter of minutes. He served for many years as president of the New Field North Bench Irrigation Company. He had received multiple awards for his expertise in agriculture.
He is survived by his wife, a sister Berta Potter (Oakley), a brother Keith Wilde (Enid) of Morgan and two sisters-in-law Ruth Wllde of Brown Lee NE and Louise Wilde of Oakley; also his dear cousin, he considered a sister, Louise Bearden of St. George, UT
Preceded in death by siblings Elva Thomas, Sam Wilde, Emery Wilde, Ruth Moore, Beth Casper, Brinton Wilde, Lois Snapp, Ile Wilde, and Devon Wilde.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Peoa/Oakley Ward Chapel, 1224 West State Road 32, Oakley, Utah. Viewing will be held at the church Tuesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral.
Interment with military honors will be in the Oakley Cemetery.
He was born to Gilbert Wilde and Vera Elizabeth Pearson on January 24, 1927 in the family home in Oakley, Utah the 8th of 12 children. His father passed away when he was 8 years old and he grew up living off the land as a dairy farmer and cattle rancher. At age 17 he enlisted in the US Army and left for basic training shortly after his 18th birthday. He served in Korea and then returned home to his beloved Oakley.
He married Peggy Rees of Coalville on September 1, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Together they have a great legacy of children with four daughters; Barbara Dianne Freeman (Dale) of Boise ID, Sheri Kaye Leavitt (Kent) of Kamas UT, Teresa LaRae Stevens (David) of Oakley UT and Carolyn Woods (Gary) of Ridgway CO. , 17 Grandchildren, and 38 Great Grandchildren. They are already missing the Smarties, the cheese and pickle Sunday nights, just bumming around with grandpa, and four wheeler rides he handed out freely.
He was a master horseman, rodeo cowboy and pickup man, an award winning Jersey Dairy farmer and Beef Cattle rancher. He served for 20 years as Deputy Sheriff of Summit County where he made friends with all he met. He was blessed with an amazing ability to converse with anyone and make them feel like his best friend in a matter of minutes. He served for many years as president of the New Field North Bench Irrigation Company. He had received multiple awards for his expertise in agriculture.
He is survived by his wife, a sister Berta Potter (Oakley), a brother Keith Wilde (Enid) of Morgan and two sisters-in-law Ruth Wllde of Brown Lee NE and Louise Wilde of Oakley; also his dear cousin, he considered a sister, Louise Bearden of St. George, UT
Preceded in death by siblings Elva Thomas, Sam Wilde, Emery Wilde, Ruth Moore, Beth Casper, Brinton Wilde, Lois Snapp, Ile Wilde, and Devon Wilde.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Peoa/Oakley Ward Chapel, 1224 West State Road 32, Oakley, Utah. Viewing will be held at the church Tuesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral.
Interment with military honors will be in the Oakley Cemetery.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Oakley North Bench LDS Chapel
Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Starts at 11:00 am
Oakley North Bench LDS Chapel
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