W.-Leach-Obituary

W. Kent Leach

Phoenix, Arizona

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W. Kent Leach, 74, of Scottsdale passed away on October 27, 2006 at his home.  Born in Fairbury, Nebraska, he served with the U.S. Army in the Korean conflict. He was a graduate of the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia and was the publisher and editor of the...

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I know I'd said it before, but if I'd had time to say it again, this is what I would have told you: No one could have asked for a better uncle than you, Uncle Kent. When I was a child, you would take time to talk to me about important things, and you would really listen. In a world where most adults are in a rush or just humor a child, do you know how special and helpful that was to me? As an adult living overseas, I'd still call to talk to you regularly because you remained a pillar of...

I had the opportunity of working with Kent in his community. I found him to be a delight. He was always helpful and caring and treated the community as his home. He worked hard and was an honest man.

As one of Kent's neighbors over at Mariposa, I always admired how he'd walk Elizabeth to the car in the morning. I found him to be a kind and helpful individual and was saddened by his passing. I will always keep him and his family in my prayers.