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Leon Bigelow Obituary
When Leon was 16, he moved to Idaho. He worked for Little's Sheep Ranch, Boise Cascade Sawmill and trimmed many trees in Emmett.
He is survived by his loving wife Connie; sons Jerry, Gary (Kathy) and daughter Judy; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters Jane, Naomi and Jewell.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Susan, parents and four brothers Walt, Owen, Paul and Glen.
There will be a memorial potluck gathering at Leon's home on Saturday, July 12, 2014, starting at 1 p.m. and going into the afternoon for friends and family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Leon Bigelow
Tom Irving
July 16, 2014
Leon was one of a kind, always a hard worker with a great sense of humor, he will be missed
Gary and Joy Nash
July 12, 2014
Leon was a very fine man with a vivid personality presence in the Emmett valley. He will be missed!
Pearl Bussert
July 12, 2014
Leon was a good man. Worked with him years ago and really enjoyed our conversations and his stories. Always busy with work or play. Hunting or topping trees in and around the valley.
Our condolences to the family.
Dixie Waters
July 12, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers going out to Connie and the family. Leone was a wonderful man.
Lonnie Toney
July 9, 2014
Leon was always uncle to me and i grew up admiring him and enjoying all the times we had together both working and play i will always love and remember you with fond memory
Lonnie Toney
David L and Carol Foruria
July 9, 2014
Leon will be missed ,I enjoyed working with him for many years at the sawmill and later in life when he used to swing thru the my trees like a monkey when he came to trim them. Our condolences to the family
kathey flowers hamilton
July 9, 2014
my thoughts are with the family. I have many fond memories of leon and can picture his beautiful smile.
July 8, 2014
Sending prayers for all.
jerah hines
July 8, 2014
i will miss u grandpa
July 7, 2014
So sorry to hear about Leon. We loved to listen to the stories that he told when we were at The Blue Ribbon. He will be greatly missed.
John and Gloria Hill
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