Kenneth Lincoln Leslie
October 16, 1934 — November 28, 2015
Kenneth Leslie
Kearns, Utah
Kenneth Lincoln Leslie was at home in Kearns, Utah, and surrounded by loved ones when he peacefully passed away on November 28, 2015. He was 81 years old. He was born October 16, 1934 in Cannonvile, UT to Harry Lincoln and Hilda Dutton Leslie.
After graduating from high school, Ken enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Paris, France for 6 years, during the Korean War. After returning home he met and married the love of his life, Dorris LeFevre June 14, 1958 in Panguitch. The marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple on May 23, 1987. Together they raised a loving family.
Ken worked for the Kaibab Lumber Industry for over 25 years and was a member of the IUOE. He was a faithful member of AA for the last 32 years of his life.
Ken is survived by three of his beautiful children, sons: Robert (Martha, deceased) Leslie, Panguitch; Randel (Dianna) Leslie, Tropic; and daughter, Terrie Leslie (Bruce) Simper, Kearns; many grand and great-grandchildren; sisters: Barbara (Frances) Emley and Hilda (Dwayne) Adcock, both of Enoch.
Preceded in death by his devoted wife, Doris; daughter, Robyn K; infant son, Jeffery; 3 brothers and 2 sisters; grandson, Justin Moss.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Panguitch 1 st LDS Ward Chapel, 550 South 100 West, where friends may call from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ken’s name to Alcoholics Anonymous, whom Ken credits for saving his life: Dixie AA Office, P.O. Box 1715, St. George, UT 84770.