E. DALE LeBARON

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E. Dale LeBaron 10/08/1934 ~ 12/3/2009 Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, E. Dale LeBaron, passed away on December 3, 2009 from injuries sustained in an auto-pedestrian accident.Dale was born October 8, 1934 in Taber, Alberta, Canada, to Homer Neal LeBaron and Luella Pearl Wight. He grew up on a farm in Barnwell, Alberta, and as one of 10 children he learned the value of hard work. He loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and served an LDS mission to South Africa (1955-1958), where he developed a great love for the people of Africa. He married Laura May Brooks in the Cardston, Alberta Temple on August 19, 1959. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They have six children. Dale earned his BA, MS and EdD from Brigham Young University. He was a teacher and administrator for the Church Education System in Alberta, Wyoming, and Utah. In 1972, he was given a three-year assignment to establish the Seminary and Institute programs in South Africa. He was also a Professor of Religion at BYU (1986-2001). His Church callings included bishop, high councilor, and stake president. He presided over the Johannesburg South Africa Mission (1976-1979), during the time when the revelation on the priesthood was announced. At the time of his death, Dale was serving as a home teacher and as a sealer at the Mount Timpanogos, Utah Temple. Dale is survived by his wife, Laura, and children Debra (Keri) St. Jeor, Angela (Curtis) Cummings, Curtis (Jan) LeBaron, Rachel (Stephen) Huber, Shawna Hammond, David (Andrea) LeBaron, 33 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and brothers Homer, Eddie, and Glenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Pearl and Lois, and brothers Lawrence, Joseph, Melvin, and Donald. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at the Orem Timpview Stake Center, 1050 N. 600 W., Orem. Family and friends may attend viewings Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Timpview Stake Center and on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the E. Dale LeBaron Memorial Scholarship fund, which will be used to support BYU students from Africa. Contact LDS Philanthropies at 801-422-4444.

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Published by Deseret News on Dec. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for E. LeBARON

8 Entries

Claudia Marble

December 15, 2009

I was very sad to hear about Brother LeBaron's accident which took his life so suddenly. I worked for CES for 20 years, 13 of which I was Brother Stan Peterson's secretary, and so I had the privilege of knowing Brother LeBaron for many years. He was truly a fine man who will be greatly missed by all who knew and associated with him. My prayers and sympathy are with his wife and children. It is so difficult to lose your husband and father. May God bless you always. Sincerely, Claudia Marble - Herriman, Utah

Rebecca Eldredge

December 13, 2009

I knew Dale LeBaron as Bishop LaBaron. He was a young bishop in Riverton, Wyoming. He was put into this calling and soon afterwards my brother Marc Eldredge died on a scout hike. I believe this event was many firsts for the Bishop. He was very kind and tender with my family in the grieving process. We lived on the Prison Farm and he made many trips out to the farm to help us. He was especially helpful with my brother Randy who needed this extra care. Bishop LaBaron tried everything he knew to help Randy through this time. I remember him giving each of the young priesthood holders of the ward a silver dollar to start their misson funds. My family will always be in debt to him for his greatness as a man and as a priesthood leader. He has always been the Bishop I think of when I think of great Priesthood holders. Rebecca Eldredge Hoyt
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Lowell Diamond

December 12, 2009

We want to let the LeBARON family know how much we sorrow for your great grief. Cannot imagine your difficult time right now. Bro. LeBARON interviewed us briefly for our visit to West Africa when he was busy writing for the Church. We adored him. He was so kind, so good. His work here was undoubtably finished, and what a wonderful work he did do. May Heavenly Father bless you soon with peace. Lowell and Shirley Diamond

Lucas & Koekie Erasmus

December 11, 2009

We are saddened by the sudden passing of Brother Dale LeBaron and want to express our love and condolences to Laura and family. We met Brother Dale in Zimbabwe shortly after our baptism in 1973. We helped him establish the Seminary and Institute programs in Zimbabwe, and enjoyed his leadership as Mission President thereafter. We will miss him dearly and appreciate all that he did for us. Till we meet again!

Sidney Palmer

December 11, 2009

During my time as an undergraduate at BYU, I worked as a computer tech for the religion department. During that time I had several opportunities to work for Brother LeBaron as he cataloged the hundreds of hours of interviews from the African saints. Although he was never my teacher, I was always impressed with his kindness and his gentle approach to everyone. My deepest condolences to his family. He was a great man and will be deeply missed.

Jim Bennett

December 11, 2009

Brother LeBaron was our Institute Director and Teacher in Edmonton, Alberta in the 1980's. I have a lot of great memories of him.

May our Heavenly Father bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jean Bodie

December 10, 2009

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his wife, children siblings and their families.
Jim and Jean Bodie

Jennifer Christensen

December 10, 2009

I'm so grateful for Brother LeBaron and the many things he taught me in his "Teachings of the Living Prophets" course at BYU. I took this class shortly before leaving for my mission in 1997 and I was so grateful for how he helped strengthen my testimony prior to my missionary service. About one month ago I went through and re-read my course packet again. I'm so saddened to now here of the loss of this good man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Thank you for sharing him with many students at BYU - we were all richly blessed to know him.

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