Wilber Leedom, 89, of Escalon, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.
Born near Stahl, MO on Dec. 19, 1922, he was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving six years. He was also a member and Past Master of Escalon Masonic Lodge #591.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Neva Leedom; four children, Harry (Diana) Leedom of O'Fallon, MO, Larry (Vivian) Leedom of San Diego, Garry Leedom and Jane (Robert) Mericle of Escalon; nine grandchildren, Tracy Sweazey, Alexander Leedom, Christopher Leedom, Jennifer Leedom, Shauna Arnold, Gregory Leedom, Heather Armstrong, Ryan Leedom, and Michael Leedom; three step grandchildren Julie Kennedy, Paul and Gretchen Otto; 13 great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Viewing will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with Funeral Services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the LDS Church, 1111 East A St., Oakdale. Burial will be at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Gustine, CA.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356
The Escalon (Calif.) Times
Nov. 14, 2012
Born near Stahl, MO on Dec. 19, 1922, he was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving six years. He was also a member and Past Master of Escalon Masonic Lodge #591.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Neva Leedom; four children, Harry (Diana) Leedom of O'Fallon, MO, Larry (Vivian) Leedom of San Diego, Garry Leedom and Jane (Robert) Mericle of Escalon; nine grandchildren, Tracy Sweazey, Alexander Leedom, Christopher Leedom, Jennifer Leedom, Shauna Arnold, Gregory Leedom, Heather Armstrong, Ryan Leedom, and Michael Leedom; three step grandchildren Julie Kennedy, Paul and Gretchen Otto; 13 great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Viewing will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with Funeral Services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the LDS Church, 1111 East A St., Oakdale. Burial will be at San Joaquin National Cemetery, Gustine, CA.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356
The Escalon (Calif.) Times
Nov. 14, 2012