LELAND M. FILLERUP, MD Leland McDonald Fillerup passed away quietly in his home on September 30th, 2013 of natural causes. He was a prominent obstetrician for 40 years in the Paradise/Chico area. Leland was born on September 7th, 1927 in Lovell, Wyoming to Albert and Grace Fillerup. He served his country as a Marine in World War II. He graduated from Brigham Young University and University of Southern California Medical School. Leland practiced medicine in Los Angeles and later completed a residency in obstetrics at White Memorial Hospital. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities. He loved his medical calling as a "baby doctor", and viewed every birth as a birthday party. Leland was married to his wife Ruelene for 61 years. They have six children, and two nieces and a nephew who became part of the family. Leland is survived by 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday October 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Chico 4th Ward on Mariposa Avenue. A burial will take place on Monday in Utah. To view obituary and send condolences online go to NewtonBracewell.com

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Oct. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Leland Fillerup

24 Entries

Barbara wolfe

May 29, 2014

Hi, I live in Redding and just learned of Drs passing. He delivered 2 of my kids. The first went fine no problems things went perfect. The 2nd being an real life and death emergency C Section delivery. Both myself and my 4th son would not have not survived had we been in any other Dr.'s hands I am sure. He did not wait to get me under to cut to get my smothered son back out of the tunnel to breathe. His heartbeat was 4 beats a minute. The umbilical cord was NOT wrapped around his neck like it so often happens. Something else was wrong. He put my bloody son in my mothers arms and told her to keep him warm throwing a baby blanket to her. She was a retired LVN there for the birth and he rushed back to me with his nurses giving me 2pints of packed cells of blood. I Thank God every day for Dr. FILLERUP'S skill in saving our lives. The world has lost a great Dr. And human being. I am so sorry for the loss to your family.

Nanette Foster/Jones (Ceja)

November 28, 2013

Dr. Fillerup was my mom's and grandmom's doctor. He was the Brother who baptized me in the LDS church. I have always respected and even loved him and his family for the strength he gave me to stand up for myself and be strong even though life does like to kick you down. He helped me see what a true loving father really was and to this day I think of him in my prayers. Thank you for living your life and letting me see what a truly generous and loving family you created. Good examples are hard to find

November 25, 2013

Dr Fillerup delivered my sister Kathy on September 28th 1967 she died 2 days later (exactly 46 years later) on September 30th, the day he died. My name is Melanie and the only reason I am alive right now is because Dr Fillerup knew Kathy wasn't going to live and did not tie my mothers tubes. Thank You Dr Fillerup! Melanie Denna-Lewis

Harry Lewis

October 25, 2013

We are saddened to hear this and I know what a good man he was. I am Linda's cousin.

Tracie Scott

October 8, 2013

There are no words to express the sorrow for the loss of a man so humble and loved by so many. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us... Marilyn Underhill & Tracie Scott

Alea Ruelene Dean

October 5, 2013

Ruelene, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Much love to you.

Bob & Marilyn Newman

October 4, 2013

Our love and prayers are with you Ruelene and all the family.

Sher Paulson

October 4, 2013

He must have been a wonderful man. I am very blessed that he came into my life even though I never new him. I was adopted by the Skillins and am very grateful that I not only grew up in such a wonderful family but that I was able to meet my biological family as well. THANK YOU to the man I never knew.

Brookes Family

October 4, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to the family. We loved this man and many many children can thank him for bringing them into the world.

Dr Fillerup doing what he did best, with Carlene Funk at her birthday party1983

Pam & Hal Funk

October 4, 2013

Sharon Rankin

October 4, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Fillerup. He was a wonderful man that delivered all three of my children, 1980, 1983 & 1985. He was also my mothers doctor for years prior to him delivering my children. I absolutely loved Dr Fillerup! He was one of the nicest gentlemen I have ever met. So, blessed he delivered my children. My heart goes out to his family and close friends.

Paula Wielputz

October 3, 2013

To the Fillerup family I am so sorry for you loss my prayers go out to you. When I was very young Dr Fillerup handled the adoption of my Daughter Sheri,he found her a wonderful set of parents in Lois and Harold Skillen. When our daughter turned 16 she wanted to get in contact with her birth Mother, (previously I had gone to Dr Fillerup and gave him permission to give out my information). He personally knew the Skillens because they were members of his church. Dr Fillerup got ahold of my mother (she had been a nurse at Feather River) and she got ahold of me. In 1983 my 2 other children got to meet their older sister. To this day we have a warm and loving relationship between Both familys. This was a blessing, Lois Skillen had given birth to 4 boys in hopes of having a daughter knowing that she should never gotten pregnant even once. Lois Skillen suffered from MS. A couple of years ago Lois passed away from her MS. I'm sure she will be standing in line with a multitude of other people to welcome Dr Fillerup and catch up on all the ones they left behind. Thank you Dr Fillerup you brought so much joy to all of us. And please say Hello to my mother Anita Ballou.

Denise Sells-Elke

October 2, 2013

So sorry to hear of his passing, he was the best doctor i have ever had. He helped bring my beautiful Daughter in to this world in 1976.

Taya Rathburn

October 2, 2013

my wishes and prayers go to the Fillerup family... He was my mom baby dr when she was PG with me... I will truly miss his...But I know I will see you again when the lord say the time is right...

Phil & Kari Dean

October 2, 2013

our hearts and prayers go out to Ruelene and their children and family at this time of loss ,we love him dearly

Cathy Nelson

October 2, 2013

Love and prayers to all your family. I worked with him and went to the same ward in Paradise. Loved his teaching. He was a very caring and compassionate person.

Lorie & Rex Papa

October 2, 2013

I was only 19 when I met Dr. Fillerup, I was expecting our first child. He was so wonderful to me. He had a great bedside manor. He was funny and excited about everyone of our children, he would come into the room and say, Were having a baby!" LIke it was his first. after delivery he would try to get me to name one of our children after him. He was a great Doctor and will be missed. He helped me throught alot and I enjoyed the Paradise Hospital also. Iam sorry for your loss, but you do know that he loved you- his family with all his heart!

April Ware

October 2, 2013

I'm overwhelmed with sadness today. Dr. Fillerup was an amazing, sensitive, caring and funny man. Being pregnant at 19 I was terrified and maybe a bit ashamed about my situation. He always reassured me, never judged and made me feel comfortable. This was 26 years ago this past August. I thank God for putting me into Dr. Fillerup's hands. Not only did he deliver my daughter and direct me in other health issues but he saved my mother . We both loved and respected him very much. My sympathy and prayers go to his family today.

October 2, 2013

Gary & alva strauss. We send our love

Cheryl Krueger

October 2, 2013

Love and prayers for the family of Dr.Fillerup! He was a man I admired for his caring and sense of humor. Thanks to him our son just turned 26. He kept me calm and after 5 miscarriages, we had our beautiful baby boy. He will missed by all of us he so lovingly cared for.

Grace True

October 2, 2013

Our sympathy goes out to Aunt Ruelene and my cousins. May the Lord bless you during this time. Uncle Lee was always a kind and compassionate man towards all. We will miss him terribly.
Love, Grace

Rick Wilson

October 2, 2013

Dr. Fillerup was a neighbor of my parents in Paradise and served the community well, credited with an incredible number of births in the area. My condolences to the entire family.

Norita & Herb Pierce

October 2, 2013

I'll never forget the beautify big heart I witnessed ,as a very upset ,sobbing young lady bore her testimony.Doc got up and embraced her.
What a wonderful Christ like man .

sarah boling-aichele

October 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss,he was a great doctor. I had him with my children.

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