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JOHN "JACK" LEEMING "A beautiful father my Father, - he lives in me." John "Jack" Leeming, always a gentleman, passed away peacefully, April 6, 2018, at age 84. In his final days, he was surrounded by loved ones who were telling family stories. He also made them smuggle a cocktail, apple pie and top-shelf ice cream into the hospital (don't try and bring him the generic kind). His wife, Margaret, was watching and laughing along, from above. Jack was born November 17, 1933, in Butte, Montana, to William and Lillian Leeming, the second youngest of seven children. Raised in Butte, Montana, he married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Mary Crowley, in 1953. After serving two years in the U.S. Navy, stationed in San Bernadino, California, Jack and his family returned to Butte, where he worked on the railroad. In 1959, Jack moved his family to Las Vegas where, over the next seven years, he worked at the Stardust, Flamingo and International Hotels. In 1966, he opened, and for the next 25 years, managed the Keno game at Caesars Palace. Although Jack was a successful hotel executive, he was best known for being an involved, loving father of his six children, Renae, John (Laura), Jim (Patti), Joe (Annette), Tom (Tracey) and Don (Jennifer). Vacations to Montana, picnics at Tule Springs, coaching his sons in basketball and playing softball with them when they grew older (not to mention tipping a few beers at Shakey's), are just a few of Jack's remembrances. His children and their friends, as well as extended family were always gathering for a backyard barbeque by the pool. In addition to his sense of humor, he passed along his love for games to his children and grandchildren, from card games, to board games, Jack took them all seriously. Jack embraced everyone as a friend. His home was one where everyone was welcome, and no one was a stranger for long. After Jack's wife, Margaret, passed away in 2000, he moved to Seattle, Washington, where he lived with his daughter, Renae, for four years. It was then he met Arlene Nabseth, his loving companion, of 13 years. He and Arlene kept each other active playing golf, Wii tennis and living like "Snowbirds" following the warm weather to Arizona each year. Jack is survived by his two brothers, Tom and Pete. Jack's legacy includes his six children; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, one of whom was born April 6. Jack said he would give the newest family addition, George, a high-five as they passed. Visitation begins at noon Friday, April 20, with Memorial Mass following at 1 p.m., both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. Celebration of life following at Don and Jennifer Leeming's home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Nathan Adelson Hospice.
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My dear Jack!! A year has passed (April 6,2018) since you left us. I miss you more everyday! I treasure the memories you left behind and for our 13 years together. I visited your grave and spirit in Boulder City several times. Thank you for the happiness you gave me. I will be forever grateful to you. There never will be another Jack! I love you. Rest in peace sweetheart!
Arlene Nabseth
Spouse
April 9, 2019
I never got to work with Jack, but met him at Caesars during my years at MGM Keno 1982-86.
He had the best Keno game in town along with ours at MGM. He was bigger than life, and I remember how amazing his intelligence and personality was. Those were great times and he was one of a kind!
Jay Abramson
May 15, 2018
WOW....WHAT A GUY. PAM AND I KNEW HIM FROM CAESARS PALACE IN VEGAS. TOLD ME ALL ABOUT "COMPS" - HOW THE CASINO WAS RAN - AND ALL THE INS AND OUTS OF KENO. QUITE A GENTELMAN....JIM DIEZ
April 22, 2018
Remembering Jack's sweet soul and sending love.
Karen Dworkin
April 21, 2018
We will surely miss Jack. He was always a pleasant and jovial man to all of us at Northenders Golf League. I always enjoyed my conversations with him. Hopefully his golf handicap will go down in Heaven.
Gene and Trish Kinnunen
Gene and Trish Kinnunen
April 19, 2018
fran stevenson
April 19, 2018
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Father. I worked for him when he was the Keno Manager at Caesars palace. He was such a nice person. RIP Mr.Leeming.
Cheryl Terhaar
April 18, 2018
fran & allen stevenson
April 18, 2018
Jerry and Kaye Vaccaro
April 16, 2018
Very sorry for your loss. May Gods loving words found in Isaiah 57:15 NWT give you a measure of comfort at this time of need.
April 16, 2018
Kendall and I miss you Jack. We feel blessed that we got to spend a week with you and Arlene in Hawaii this past October. Even though you were short of breath you were enjoying the trip. You are one of the sweetest, kindest men I have ever met. You are in our hearts forever.
Cathy Carson
April 15, 2018
Tom Ponder
April 15, 2018
RIP Jack, U will certainly be missed across the street from us in Golden Vista Resort, Apache Junction, Arizona.
Ray/Rosetta Grinnell
April 15, 2018
Ray/Rosetta Grinnell
April 15, 2018
Cathy Carson
April 15, 2018
Jack will live in my heart forever! Our lives together for 13 wonderful years were full of love, adventure, traveling, golf, bowling, cribbage, entertaining, family and enjoy our winters in Arizona! Always a gentleman. The world has lost an amazing man and will be sorely missed by me and all who were part of his life. Rest in peace, sweetheart. I love you.
Arlene Nabseth
Arlene Nabseth
April 15, 2018
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