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Leonard Borland Obituary
June 19, 1933 - May 25, 2022
Wichita, Kansas - Dr. Leonard Vincent Borland 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Rosary will be Tuesday, 7:00 pm, May 31, 2022, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Graveside Service and entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Wichita, KS.
Charles and Elizabeth (Seiler) Borland homesteaded in the small town of Keyapaha, SD where Leonard was born on June 19, 1933. Leonard attended a one room country school and graduated from Winner high school. He went onto graduate from University of South Dakota, completing his formal education at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery.
In 1959 he opened a family practice office in Felicity, Ohio. In 1971 he took a residency in Radiology in South Bend, IN.
In 1974 Leonard moved his family to Wichita, where he spent 38 years as a Radiologist at Riverside and Newton Medical Centers. Leonard's life passion was nurturing his beloved family along with providing treatment for the many patients he encountered. He also enjoyed spending time in South Dakota with his extended family.
Dr. Borland was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Borland; brothers, Melvin, Charles, Harold and Ervin.
He is survived by loving wife of 56 years, Betty. In addition, by his son, Eric (Connie) Borland; daughter, Traci (Chris) Robinson, all of Wichita, KS; son, Matthew Borland (Reggie Bryant, Jr) of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, James (Mallory) Borland, Amy (Michael) Purvis, and Andrea (Bryan) Rhodes all of Wichita, Olivia Borland of St. Louis, MO, Mackenzie Borland, Brendan Robinson and Vincent Kuhlman, both of Wichita, KS; great-grandchildren, Claire, Sam and Anna Borland, Connor, Caroline, and Reagan Purvis, Carter and expected great-grandchild, Rhodes, all of Wichita.
A special thanks to all those who provided care to Leonard and his family during his time of illness. The care and compassion shown is appreciated by the entire family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211; The Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle & Doug Ballard
June 3, 2022
Dear Miss Betty and family~ We are so going to miss Leonard. You and the girls and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Michelle & Doug ~
Mae
May 30, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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May
31
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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1
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
KS
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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