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| Donald Loris Leslie July 13, 1930 Septembr 25, 2009 |
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| Comments from friends and relatives May this tribute bring comforting words and pleasant memories during this difficult time. It has been an honor serving your family. Lanman Funeral Home Staff Name = Wayne and Lois Guffy E-mail = lguffy@sctelcom.net Memorial Name = Donald Leslie Comments = We will surely miss Don and never forget his humorous ways and wit. There will be a void in our family gatherings. His memory will never be forgotten. Wayne and Lois Guffy Name = Kristen Guffy-Tidaback E-mail = Kristen.Tidaback@us.army.mil Phone Number = 405.821.5747 Memorial Name = Donald Leslie Comments = Aunt Lila- As a child, I remember so many times hanging out at your house with all the cousins, Grandma Guffy & Grandma Caywood. Uncle Don always allowed us to play and he did not get on to us for being too roudy or loud, which we were most of the time. I have so many memories of you and Uncle Don and your home....just down the road from the pool. Although, my life is now away from Cherokee/Byron, I will never forgot those days, nor your prayers. It is now time for you to rest and to remember that Uncle Don is out of pain and he is in the loving arms of our most wonderful Father. HE will take care of Uncle Don, this we know. I love you all and each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will see you Friday. God Bless. Kristen Guffy-Tidaback Name = Cathy Swafford E-mail = lilyswafford@yahoo.com Phone Number = 5805962746 Memorial Name = Donald Leslie Comments = Lila and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Name = Gayle Hurley E-mail = gaelhur@hotmailcom Phone Number = 580/234-7819 Memorial Name = Donald Leslie Comments = Lila, Since working with you at Helena, my prayers have been with you and Donald even before I met him. I'm glad for the opportunity to take care of him at Bass, and to get to know him personally. My condolences to you and your family. It's a blessing to know Donald's struggles are now over, as he's in the presence of our Lord. May God keep you in the palm of his hand as you look to Him for comfort. |
| Donald Loris Leslie, 79, of Cherokee passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid. Don was born on July 13, 1930 6 miles south of Cherokee to the late Loris A. and Marieta J. (Bodenheimer) Leslie. He was raised one mile east of where he was born. He attended Cherokee schools and was a member of the First Christian Church. Later in life he attended the Assembly of God Church in Cherokee. Don’s love for horses and dogs was evident throughout his life. He rode and broke horses for himself and others. At the age of seventeen he joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He served nine years in the Navy. Don served as a coxswain for the Captain’s Gig. He was highly regarded for his skill and ability to get the Captain docked in spite of turbulent weather. The Captain felt Don could do no wrong. Don took leave in 1952 when his father was hospitalized. There he met a cute little nurse’s aide, Lila June Caywood. They immediately fell in love and Don proposed and married the love of his life on June 21, 1952 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Don returned to his naval base in Boston while Lila stayed behind. She joined him a few months later. From there the couple moved to Newport, Rhode Island, where Debra Michelle and Connie Lenelle were born. Don was reassigned to Charleston, South Carolina where Monte Loris was born. Don retired from the Navy and the family moved to a farm near Sand Creek. Rocky Loren was born during this time in Cherokee. The family moved to Cherokee in 1964. Don went to work in the oil patch as a driller. After working in the oil patch for over twenty years, he started the Leslie Tree and Lawn Service. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and skiing. Don was a life member of the NRA. Don is survived by his wife, Lila June of Cherokee; his children, Michelle Hudson and husband, Melvin of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Connie Smith and husband, Mike of Cherokee, Monte Leslie and wife, Cindy of Stillwater, Rocky Leslie and wife, Pam of Stillwater; ten grandchildren, Monice, Kevin, Michael Pete, Melonie, Kyle, Shawn, Jesse, Daniel, Levi and Aaron; nine great grandchildren, Kaleigh, Jacob, Mya, Addison, Ethan Loris, Harley, Alex, Johnathan, Rosalinda and his sister, Colleene LaBreche and Charles Mapes of Rockaway Beach, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Lee, who died in infancy. Contributions can be given to the NRA or the American Cancer Association through the funeral home. A memorial service for Don will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at New Life Assembly of God Church at 105 S Pennsylvania Avenue in Cherokee. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee. Memories may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com. |
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