Robert LEESON Obituary

LEESON, Robert William (Age 95) Bob passed away July 13, 2019 at the age of 95 in Spokane, WA. He was born March 31, 1924 in Conesus, NY. He was raised in upstate New York area until he graduated high school. In 1942, soon after graduation, he joined the United States Navy serving on the USS Intrepid. After his discharge he attended the Montana School of Mines in Butte, MT where he earned a bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering. His career eventually landed him in Spokane in 1952 where he went to work for Kaiser Aluminum Mead Works. The rest of his career was spent with Kaiser. While there he was instrumental in developing the molten metal transfer project. He discovered a passion for long-distance running in his late 50s and continued well into his 80s, however not making quite as good a time! His routine was to run around Diamond Head 5-6 days a week. He is survived by his son Jack (Cherryl) Leeson and daughter Billie (Ken) Kerr. In addition, he was our loving, fun and storytelling "Big" grampa, great-grampa and great-great-grampa to all his grans! Bob was preceded in death by his wife Norma, his son Robert Jr and grandson Randy Kerr. For much of the past 40 years Bob lived half time in his treasured Hawaii. However, he was equally as happy in Spokane. You would often times hear him say "I'm the luckiest man in the world!" and he meant it! We could all learn a lesson from his attitude. He lived his life well, was a mentor to more people than we ever knew, and he will be missed terribly! We lost a library of history and knowledge with the passing of the special man. We guarantee his beloved Mariners will feel the loss of their number one fan!

Published by Spokesman-Review on Jul. 21, 2019.
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Bob you will never be forgotten, you and Norma were a light in me and Art's life,may you both be living it up together in Heaven.Miss you,Aloha

Pamela Hernandez

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July 15, 2020

Aloha Bob,Hawaii will never be the same without you in it.We were so much richer when you and Norma crossed our paths.May you RIP tilll we all meet again❤❤❤Love you Art& Pam

Pam Hernandez

August 15, 2019

Rest in Peace Uncle Bob. You were always a joy to be around and always had a way of putting a smile on everyone's face by just being you. Give Aunt Norma a hug.

Cindra Monaco-Hatcher

July 27, 2019

We were better having you in our life,UCB a fabulous friend,and we will cherish many years of memories you have given us.Love you Bob,RIP our dear frien,Aloha

July 23, 2019

Love you and will sure miss you uncle Bob❤ Love Joan Monaco

July 23, 2019

I will love you always, My Dearest Uncle Bob...

Barbara Monaco

July 23, 2019

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

July 21, 2019

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