LEONARD STUBBS

1921 - 2017

LEONARD STUBBS Leonard Smith Stubbs, 96, departed this life Sept. 14, 2017. Leonard had an unwavering spirit that never faltered until his final breath. His persistence and dedication served his family, his country and his religious convictions throughout his life. Those who were blessed to know Leonard benefited greatly from his generosity and lifelong service to others. Leonard was born June 1, 1921 in Lindon, Utah, to Albert Owen and Velma Smith Stubbs. He moved to Boulder City in 1933 and married Rose Carolyn Higgins in the St. George Temple, August 1, 1940. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew the P-38 Lightning fighter plane in the European Theater of Operations in World War II. He was preceded in death by wife, Rose C. Higgins Stubbs; and daughter, Donna Stubbs Takier. Leonard is survived by children, Carl J. (Joy), Robert S. (Lolly), Carolyn M. (Georges), H. Jo Ann, Cynthia G., Leonard E., John C. (Heather); 38 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; his sister, Darlene; brothers, Gerald (E.J.) and Harold (Trudy). Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 and from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 with services to follow, both at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 916 Fifth St., Boulder City, NV 89006. Graveside services will be at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com