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Larry Leeper Obituary
Larry married Linda Louise Weiser on June 10, 1961 in Pocatello, ID after meeting at Idaho State College where Larry received a BA in business. They lived in Salt Lake City, UT for the following 59 years. Larry and Linda have four children whom he loved and supported in all their activities. He especially loved to watch them play water polo and swim competitively for Skyline High, BYU and the University of Utah. Their children are Sidney Dana Tanner (Sidney Evan) - Holladay, UT; Julie Rae Bills (Robert) - Millcreek, UT; Amy Lynn Mena - (Sandy, UT); Steven Brent Leeper (Becca) - South Jordan, UT. Ten grandchildren have energized their lives: Joshua and Jamie Tanner, Bailey and Brandon Bills, Kyra and Kamryn Mena, Chloe Maasberg, McKella, Jesslyn and Breelyssa Leeper. Larry and Linda also have three great grandchildren Luke Roberts, Lyla Leeper and Oliver Keith (children of Joshua and Stephanie Tanner) who was born on Larry's 83rd birthday and shares his middle name.
As a high school student in Gooding, ID, Larry excelled in many sports. He loved track, basketball and football. He remained an avid sports fan throughout his life and could quote sports statistics with the best. The Green Bay Packers was his favorite football team and he was also a proud season ticket holder of the original Utah Stars and Jazz basketball teams. Handball was later added to his list of body-hammering activities. Larry's greatest passion, however, was the game of golf. He was a long-time member of Hidden Valley Country Club where he developed many close friendships and created fond memories. As a board member, he supervised the building of the current clubhouse and pro shop. Member-guest tournaments with his brother Rollie and trips to Augusta, St. Andrews, Turnberry, Pebble Beach, Pinehurst and more were memories he cherished.
Larry began his business career in 1961 with Pacific Mutual and was later employed by Valley Bank where he specialized in commercial real estate appraisal. In 1973, he joined the Manivest Group as a real estate investor and later moved to self-employment where he officed on Main St. and Market Street with Dan Franks. Throughout his career, he was involved in community service through the Junior Chamber of Commerce where he filled such roles as Chairman of the annual Christmas parade. He also chaired the 1970 Parade of Homes for the Salt Lake Realtors. He continued to work at his office until the day before he died.
Larry was a soft-spoken gentleman and a gentle man who loved eating breakfast with his buddies Mike, Ron, Al and Dan where they would "solve the world's problems." He was extremely generous in the financial support of his family's higher education and other needs. The unconditional love and support he always showed for his family will be cherished and missed. He was a good man.
The fairway is now yours, Larry. Hit it far and straight…
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 11:00 am at the Holladay Memorial Park, 4900 South Memory Lane. Friends and family are invited to visit Tuesday, Sept. 29, evening 6:00-8:00 pm at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East. Please remember to wear a mask and social distance when attending any of the services. Guestbook to post messages for the family available at: HolbrookMortuary.com
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Carol-Ann Fuller
November 23, 2020
Dear Linda and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Larry. The news of his passing left me speechless. He was always such a true gentleman and one of my favorite classmates. He left a hole in the hearts of the Class of '55. Please take care of yourself and know I always treasured his friendship.
Love,
Carol-Ann Jensen Fuller
Dorene & Norman Squires
October 5, 2020
This is for Sidney:
First let me express our condolences at the loss of your father. Losing a loved one is never easy.
Sidney, you were a very special kindergarten student and I remember you well. I also remember your mother and grandmother. Both were concerned about your ability to read, and you learned to read very well!
At the end of the school year, you gave me a small figurine of a little girl sitting with her book reading. I still have that on display in my office where I can see her everyday and I remember how special you were.
I would love to see you again and reminisce.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Squires
Dorene & Norman Squires
October 5, 2020
This note is for Sidney:
You may not remember me, but I remember you well, because you were one of my special Kindergarten students. You learned to read, to the excitement of your parents and your grandmother. Because of this accomplishment, at the end of the year you gave me a small figurine of a little girl sitting and reading. I still have this displayed in my office where I look at it daily. It brings back a sweet memory from a long time ago.
Please accept our sincere condolences at your loss.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Squires.
Would love to see you
Helen Marshall
October 4, 2020
To the Leeper family;
I am sad to hear that Larry died. He was a nice and kind man, always happy. I only knew him through my brother Pete. My thoughts & prayer go out to you.
Helen Marshall
Terry Atkin
October 3, 2020
Oh Linda, so sorry. Kind, gentle man. He was always my mothers favorite boss and that’s saying a lot. All my love to you
peter marshall
October 1, 2020
To The Larry Leeper Family:
I know Larry for over 35 years, A super gentle man alway a kind word. Larry would ride his bike by my house in holiday i would give him a bottle of cold water and he would be on his way. Dan called me about passing of Larry i was so sad. I would open up the Melting Pot every morning knowing Larry shoulder was hurting him, I send my Prayers to the Family.
Your Friend Peter Marshall
David Shenton
September 29, 2020
Goodbye to a dear, dear friend. Forty years ago I represented Larry in the state of Washington. For 30 years we played together in the Sahalee Invitational (Seattle) and the Pebblecreek Member/Guest (Arizona) where Linda would join us. We were lucky enough to tee it up together twice at the Old Course in St. Andrews. And perhaps the most important, 21 years ago Larry was my best man when Sheryl and I married. Larry was a wonderful person and a great friend. Linda and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Sheryl Shenton
Jan and Brent Scharman
September 29, 2020
Linda and family, we're thinking about you. Larry was a remarkable man and always gracious when we visited. We should have made the time for more BYU volleyball games.
Al
September 29, 2020
Goodbye my great friend and breakfast buddy sandy and I will miss your barbecues on birthday and sharing good In our younger days. our love sends you on your way, we will miss you
Michele Franks
September 29, 2020
He was such a gentle man and such a good friend to Dan all these years. The world is certainly less kind without him in it. I am so sorry for your loss. I know Dan will miss his breakfasts and his talks with Larry.
Robert Alleman
September 29, 2020
This is so sad; I considered him a friend at the sports mall. A very kind and pleasant man.
Alexandria Whiting
September 29, 2020
Linda and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. You will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Irene (Bolton) Hatch
September 29, 2020
Although I can't really say I 'knew' Larry, his family home in Gooding was just a few houses north of mine on Nebraska street. I did know his mom and, of course, the Pyle family lived across the street so I knew Zibbie. His mom checked out (probably) hundreds of books for me at the library when it was still on Main St. and I, too, graduated from the old high school when it was also still on Main St. So many years have gone by and so many loved ones no longer here but I hope your happy memories will sustain you until you are again reunited.
Sidney
September 29, 2020
To the most handsome man in the world! I love you Daddie Oh!
Sidney Dana
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