St. George, Utah- Leslie Elville Townsend (1927-2009) , 82, and Barbara Lee Townsend, 85, passed away together on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 of natural causes. Leslie was born April 23, 1927 and Barbara on March 22, 1924. They shared over 30 years of love and companionship together.
Les and Barbara dedicated their lives to serving the Lord, preserving nature, and making the most of life.
Leslie served in the Armed Forces during WWII, and worked many years as a civil engineer for the U.S. Forest Service. He was a contributor and volunteer for a variety of projects in St. George including the St. George LDS Temple, the Dino Tracks Museum and the Tuacahn Amphitheater. Les had a great love for flying planes and helicopters, was an avid golfer, and a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. One of his greatest loves was singing with the Southern Utah Heritage Choir internationally, as well as directing and singing in other groups. Barbara was involved in retail sales for years, was a passionate health care advocate, had a love of all animals, and enjoyed debating politics and world affairs. Above all she was a devoted loving wife and companion to Les.
Leslie and Barbara are survived by many loving family members, friends and fellow LDS worshipers.
A grave side service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Leeds City Cemetery, Leeds Utah.
Les and Barbara dedicated their lives to serving the Lord, preserving nature, and making the most of life.
Leslie served in the Armed Forces during WWII, and worked many years as a civil engineer for the U.S. Forest Service. He was a contributor and volunteer for a variety of projects in St. George including the St. George LDS Temple, the Dino Tracks Museum and the Tuacahn Amphitheater. Les had a great love for flying planes and helicopters, was an avid golfer, and a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. One of his greatest loves was singing with the Southern Utah Heritage Choir internationally, as well as directing and singing in other groups. Barbara was involved in retail sales for years, was a passionate health care advocate, had a love of all animals, and enjoyed debating politics and world affairs. Above all she was a devoted loving wife and companion to Les.
Leslie and Barbara are survived by many loving family members, friends and fellow LDS worshipers.
A grave side service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Leeds City Cemetery, Leeds Utah.
St. George, Utah- Leslie Elville Townsend (1927-2009) , 82, and Barbara Lee Townsend, 85, passed away together on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 of natural causes. Leslie was born April 23, 1927 and Barbara on March 22, 1924. They shared over 30 years of love and companionship together.
Les and Barbara dedicated their lives to serving the Lord, preserving nature, and making the most of life.
Leslie served in the Armed Forces during WWII, and worked many years as a civil engineer for the U.S. Forest Service. He was a contributor and volunteer for a variety of projects in St. George including the St. George LDS Temple, the Dino Tracks Museum and the Tuacahn Amphitheater. Les had a great love for flying planes and helicopters, was an avid golfer, and a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. One of his greatest loves was singing with the Southern Utah Heritage Choir internationally, as well as directing and singing in other groups. Barbara was involved in retail sales for years, was a passionate health care advocate, had a love of all animals, and enjoyed debating politics and world affairs. Above all she was a devoted loving wife and companion to Les.
Leslie and Barbara are survived by many loving family members, friends and fellow LDS worshipers.
A grave side service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Leeds City Cemetery, Leeds Utah.
Les and Barbara dedicated their lives to serving the Lord, preserving nature, and making the most of life.
Leslie served in the Armed Forces during WWII, and worked many years as a civil engineer for the U.S. Forest Service. He was a contributor and volunteer for a variety of projects in St. George including the St. George LDS Temple, the Dino Tracks Museum and the Tuacahn Amphitheater. Les had a great love for flying planes and helicopters, was an avid golfer, and a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. One of his greatest loves was singing with the Southern Utah Heritage Choir internationally, as well as directing and singing in other groups. Barbara was involved in retail sales for years, was a passionate health care advocate, had a love of all animals, and enjoyed debating politics and world affairs. Above all she was a devoted loving wife and companion to Les.
Leslie and Barbara are survived by many loving family members, friends and fellow LDS worshipers.
A grave side service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Leeds City Cemetery, Leeds Utah.
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