Fred V. Leclair Sr.

Fred V. Leclair Sr. obituary, Sandpoint, ID

Fred V. Leclair Sr.

Fred Leclair Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2009.
Fred V. LeClair Sr., 84 resident of Valley Vista Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho for the last two years, went home to be with his Lord and Savior August 29, 2009. Fred was born in Concordia, Kansas on April 20, 1925 to John and Carolyn LeClair. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He met and married the love of his life, Anna Jane Weatherford and together they raised seven children. Fred was a Union Plumber and in the early 60's started Fred's Plumbing in Rialto, Calif. He stayed there until he retired. He and his wife moved to Hayden, Idaho in 2002. His son Fred LeClair Jr. continued on in the plumbing trade and kept the Fred's Plumbing name going. Fred is survived by his wife of 66 years, daughter; Carolyn Jennings and her husband Dennis of Ellensburg, Washington, their three children; James, Tim and Tracey, son; Fred LeClair Jr. and wife LeeAnne of Dalton Gardens, and their son Fred LeClair III of Hayden Lake, daughter; Yvonne Harwood and husband Bob of Henderson, Nevada, daughter; Barbara and husband Jay Boudreaux of Henderson, Nevada, and their two children Wendy and Allen, son; William LeClair of Henderson, Nevada his two children Chasity and Bill Jr., son; Steven and wife Janice LeClair of Mentone, California and their daughter Danielle. He has a special great grandson Tate LeClair that always brought music to his ears and joy to his heart with his constant entertaining and love. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by son James Edward LeClair in 2002, his mother and father, one sister and two brothers. Private services will be at a later date. Memorials should be sent to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Fred's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Fred Leclair's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Fred Leclair's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?