Leonard V. Spencer

Leonard V. Spencer

OGDEN - Leonard Vee Spencer completed his earthly mission on Monday, December 29, 2008 after a brief illness.

He was born May 15, 1924 to Austin Jabez Spencer and Hannah Elizabeth Price in Aurora Utah. He attended school in Aurora and Salina, graduating from Sevier High School. He attended Utah State University on an agricultural scholarship.

He served in the Army Air Corp as an electrical mechanic and sharpshooter.

Leonard married Lorraine Mower in the Manti LDS Temple April 15, 1946.

He was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in many callings from Elder''s Quorum President to Stake Mission President. He served in the Ogden Temple for 14 years.

He retired from HAFB June 19, 1987. Known for his work ethic and ability to trouble shoot, he received many Superior Performance awards. He could fix anything. He taught himself photography and to speak Spanish. After turning 80 years old, he found a new hobby. He taught himself to make mandolins. He even made his own tools. He made beautiful instruments for every child and grandchild. He won first place at the Weber County Fair for his apple pies. He loved to make pies for all his family. He grew a wonderful garden and helped his grandchildren with their gardens. He was selfless, always thinking of others. He carried his tool box in the car and never failed to stop and help stranded motorists.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Lorraine, five children: Diana (Derrill) Richards, Bonnie (Don) Hansen, Marilyn (Zane) Froerer, Janice (Dale) Slade, Mark (Cristine) Spencer, 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Waldo and Quinn Spencer and one sister, Leona Huntsman.

He was preceded in death by one son, one granddaughter, three sisters and four brothers.

Special thanks to his daughter, Diana for such loving and devoted care.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Rock Cliff 4th Ward Chapel, 300 Iowa Street (1250 a€" 3rd Street).

Friends may call at Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the Ward Chapel from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com