Leonard-Read-Obituary

Leonard Read

Santa Rosa, California

1935 - 2025 (Age 90)

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Santa Rosa, California

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Len Read, devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, and educator, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving daughters, at the age of 90. Born on June 28, 1935, in Los Angeles, CA, Len later moved to Santa Rosa, where he attended SRHS and graduated in 1955. He was an outstanding athlete,...

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My sweet cousin I will miss you until we meet again. I will miss your calls checking in we are the last of our generation in good old Santa Rosa, your light shined thru to all of us, I have always been so proud of you and everyone who knew we were cousins would say he was a great coach always calm and never raised or cursed at his players, I know you had Mel Gray and others that you helped thru the years..now you are home with all our family and Allene. Your Girls are amazing Women may they...

First encountered Coach Read (Len) at Montgomery (older brothers) and then at SRJC. He was always a class act and competitive. He will be missed by all who knew him.

One of the best Physical Ed teachers at SRJC. Classes were a blast and Coach Read one the best people you could ever meet.

what a great guy. had tremendous respect for everything associated with len. these wonderful people will never be replaced. had the chance to visit with len in his twilight years. very up lifting. the absolute best to his entire family. you will always be remembered. luv ya...

He was the sweetest Man and an amazing Father. He will be missed. We'll done great and faithful Servent...

Len Read. WOW ! Soft spoken, well respected, great coach. I remember the first day I met Coach Read at my High School. He said in his calm soft voice, "Hay George. We sure would like you to come and play football with us at SRJC next year." I was so surprised I didn't know what to think. I did play and was "COACHED WELL" by Len. When I get to Heaven, I want to be on Lens team !