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LeRoy Louis Widman

Resident of San Jose.

Born June 11, 1935, Omaha Nebraska; died November 14 from leukemia. Served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Japan. Joined San Jose Police Department in 1968 (patrol, motors, extradition, bomb squad), and retired in 1998. Enjoyed poker (Tahoe) and fishing (Alaska). Leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Karen and son Michael.

Service will be private. Donations in his memory to your favorite animal rescue charity.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 21, 2010.
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The Lloyd family is sorry for your loss (Terry, Bette, Jennifer, and Kevin). We have found and funny memories of Leroy.
Lloyd Family, San Jose, CA

March 2, 2011

I was shocked to hear of Leroy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ginger Juels

December 25, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Richard Arca

November 23, 2010

Leroy has left behind so many fun and fond memories. I am grateful to have known him and to have been part of the family. Love and deepest sympathy, Mardis

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November 22, 2010

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