Leo Miles

LEO R. MILES IDAHO FALLS, ID - Leo Ray Miles, 66, life long resident of Blackfoot, died June 10, 2003, at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. He was born December 22, 1936 at Blackfoot to Ray Miles and Laura Elmina Hopkins Miles. He attended schools in Blackfoot, graduating from high school in 1955. Later, he attended Heating & Air trade schools. He served as a Private First Class in the U. S. Army. On September 18, 1961, he married Darlene Jenkins in the Logan LDS Temple. Beginning in 1964, he and his brother, David, owned Miles Metal Works. In 1987, when David passed away, Leo and Darlene became the owners and changed the name to Miles Heating & Air Conditioning. He was also a member of the American Legion. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as Sunday School President, Counselor in the Young Men's organization, Executive Secretary of the High Priest's Group, and as a Seventy for many years. He also served a mission to the East Central States. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, bargain hunting and coin collecting. His greatest joy came from his family and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Surviving are: Wife: Darlene Miles, Blackfoot, ID Son: Del Ray Miles, Blackfoot, ID Daughter: Dalrene (Drex) Pincock, Rockford, ID Daughter: Carolee (Boyd) Jensen, Groveland, ID Sister-in-law: Rhea Miles, Blackfoot, ID Sister: Sharon (John) Wilkins, Beaverton, OR 13 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David; and a daughter, Suzette. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the Blackfoot LDS 4th Ward (520 N. Shilling), with Bishop Noel Johnson officiating. The family will meet with friends on Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Blackfoot LDS 4th Ward and for one hour prior to the services also at the church. Burial will be in Riverside-Thomas Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83406. Phone: (208) 522-2992 FAX 542-0370. Military Rites will be performed by the Blackfoot American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23. _______________________ Please fill in the form below, your comments will be forwarded to the family. Name E-mail Address To the family of Comments