Waldo Young LeSueur

Waldo Young LeSueur died peacefully in his sleep September 6, 2004. He was 91 years old. Waldo was born June 1, 1913 in Eagar, AZ. His family moved to Mesa in 1918, where he lived the remainder of his life. He graduated from Mesa High School in 1930 and from Gila Academy in 1932. In 1936, he served a two year mission for the LDS Church in Texas. Waldo graduated from BYU in 1939, where he met and married his sweetheart, Louise Barton, in the Manti Temple. Together, Waldo and Louise raised 9 children. Waldo worked as a school teacher for 3 years and then worked for the Post Office in Mesa for 37 years, where he became assistant postmaster until he retired in 1980. In 1985, he and Louise were called to serve a mission to Hemet, CA. He had many church callings and served faithfully as a temple worker for many years. He is survived by his 9 children, Duane (Karen), Elaine Beckstead (Zan), David (Paula), Don (Sandy), Kent (Pat), Colleen, Steven (Patricia), Bob (Marianne), & Craig (Nadra), a sister, Royene Andersen, also 39 grandchildren, & 52 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday evening, Sept. 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services will be held Monday, 10:00 AM, at the Greenfield LDS Chapel, 532 South Greenfield Rd. Mesa, with a viewing 1 hour prior to the service. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com