Robert Leonard

BOB LEONARD Click here to view Bob's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Robert Leonard, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 30, 2008, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. Robert "Bob" Leonard was born in Price, Utah, on December 11, 1928, to Lawrence and Emily Leonard. He attended junior high and high school in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School in 1945. He married his high school sweetheart, Ronna Lowther, in 1946. The couple moved to Idaho Falls in 1949. He was a salesman for Lang Company of Salt Lake City for 10 years. Bob opened Leonard Petroleum Equipment of Idaho Falls in 1959, a second store in Twin Falls in 1975, and a third store in Boise in 1993. Bob was an avid golfer, fly fisherman, and hunter. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Bob was Exalted Ruler of the Idaho Falls Elks Club in 1968. He was a member of the Idaho Falls Country Club and past board of directors. Survivors: Wife: Ronna Leonard, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Craig Leonard, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Steven Leonard, Twin Falls, ID Daughter: Stacy Leonard Browning, Idaho Falls, ID Eight Grandchildren & Two Great Grandchildren A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009, at the Sandpiper Restaurant, 750 Lindsay Boulevard, Idaho Falls. A special thanks to Hands of Hope Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hands of Hope Hospice, 1379 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Dave & Maggie Peck We offer our sympathy and prayers of support from Twin Falls to your family. May you remember and continue to treasure the Leonard legacy of family connections. Trudy Sheen trudy@charmactrailers.com Ronna, Steve, Craig, Stacy and Families - It is our hope that your heartbreak is softened by the many happy memories you share. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Trudy, Brandon and Tevis Scott and Kathy Warren Mr. Leonard will be missed by us all. Our prayers are with you all. With Sympathy, Scott and Kathy William (Bill) Rigby w.rigby@bankofidaho.net Dear Ronna: I am so sorry that I was unable to get to the celebration of Bob's life. He was a truly exceptional man who I admired greatly and felt very close to in business and in friendship. I felt so bad that I was unable to be there but sent a token donation to Hands of Hope Hospice. I want you and your family to know if there is ever anything I can do in any way, I certainly want you to feel free to call on me. With warmest personal regards, Bill Rigby Linda Nadauld Proctor jitrbuglinda@hughes.net Ronna, Craig, Steven, Stacy, I am sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I remember the many fun times our families had together many years ago. Please know that I am thinking of your family, may you stay strong. I wish the best for all of you.