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Albert Leake Obituary
LEAKE JR.
8/13/38-1/25/08
With love in our hearts and tears in our eyes we bid our loving father, grandfather and husband farewell on his greatest journey yet. Al Leake passed away on January 25th after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 69.
Al loved racing cars for over 30 years, he lived his dream every day and was a inspiration to all those who would chase theirs. Al claimed over 275 checkered flags and countless track records throughout his long SCCA racing career. Alfa Romeo sports cars made up his signature stable of racers and later became the foundation for his final business venture where he built custom race and sports cars for customers around the world.
Al went to Reno High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy upon graduation, before finishing his education at U.N.R.. Al started his career at the Bell System and worked his way up to Senior management between 1960 and 1979. An en- trepreneur at heart he then built several successful businesses over the years.
He will be missed by many and is survived by his wife, Myr Leake; his daughters, Lisa (Reg) Kobzi, Lorene (Ryan) Shea; step children, Kendel Leet and Jim (Karen) Leet and seven grand- children who were the joy of his life. A memorial service will be held at his home in Boulder Creek on February 16th.
Memories and Condolences
for Albert Leake
17 Entries
Jerry Gribble
February 13, 2008
I first met Al more than 50 years ago when we were kids at Reno High School in the 50s, and later worked for him when he was a district manager for Nevada Bell in the late 60s. He was, back then, and surely remained so throughout his life, an ideal example of what a "really cool" guy should be. I last saw him in 1987 at a Nevada Bell retirement gathering. He was still "cool" on the outside and warm on the inside. He was an outstanding, innovative leader and manager and a lot of fun to be around. I admired and respected him immensely. I know I join with many other members of his Nevada Bell team in mourning his passing and in offering condolences to you, his family, and to his many, many friends.
Patty and Bill Dwyer
February 11, 2008
We will always remember Al as a friend to us and all SCCA workers. He gave us checkered flags, rides for our workers, and Hot Shoes. A favorite memory was when he gave "the chicken who won the race" to the Chief of T&S at Lime Rock Park in 2006. Sophia, with Al as her pilot, was "faster than a speeding pullet!" We will truly miss seeing him on the track or in the paddock. Our thoughts are with you, Myr.
Marianne Nylen
February 8, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Lorene, I am so grateful you were able to spend time with your dad these last few months. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mulatu W. Kotiso
February 6, 2008
My deep condolences goes to my guardian angel,Myr,warm-hearted and always cheerful and open and found Al as her best partner to share their lives and did what they found it to be exciting.Al,rest in peace.
M.W.Kotiso,one of Myr's Ethiopian adapted students,now 58 years old,lives in Holland,Europe.
Kyle Richards
February 6, 2008
Al's spirit lives on in his daughters and grandchildren whom he loved so much. You will be missed. Kyle Richards
Deborah Wilson
February 5, 2008
Al will always be loved and missed by the entire Wilson clan. We will never forget his portrayal of "Santa" on Christmas Eve.
He always had a sparkle in his eye and a great story to share. God Bless you Al. We will never forget you. You were one of a kind.
Pauline Gray
February 5, 2008
Al.....a warm hearted, honest, beautiful man.
We stayed at The Cottage of Al and Myr's twice. They are by far the most lovely people we have had the pleasure to meet.
Our hearts go out to Myr , Al's daughters and the grandchildren. We know Al will be watching over you all......with that cheeky grin he always had.
Much love Daren, Pauline & Lee Hampshire, United Kingdom
Paige & Chad Hall
February 4, 2008
Myr and Family
Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Wes Ingram
February 3, 2008
I last saw Al about four years ago at his shop in Boulder Creek. I will remember him for his incredible driving skill, his love of Alfas and his Hot Shoes. It's tough to loose a good friend and racer. We will miss you Al. Wes and Rita Ingram
Alan Mertens
February 3, 2008
Al was a fine racer and a very pleasant person to know.....always with a positive word and an overflowing enthusiasm he would share with everyone.
And fast too......remembering the day he beat Frank Emmett`s Corvette at Sears Point......we`re still cheering for that one!
Scott Brown
February 3, 2008
To the Leake family - I first met Al in the mid eighties while racing with SCCA here in the West Coast. If you didn't know Al by name, everbody knew him as the guy with the Rubber Chicken. 6 years ago, I started vintage racing and was so happy to see Al again, this time on the grid together. Without fail, he would come over with a big smile and hand shake and remind me the race will not me won in the first corner. My favorite races were me chasing Al, using every trick in the book and leaning from him. His driving skill and Sohpia will be greatly missed in the racing community. There must be one hell of a race going on in heaven tonight. Best and love to you all. Scott, MGA #41
Paul Gilbert
February 2, 2008
Al, from a fellow racer of many many years and a good friend in the pits, sharing may a story and can of beer. You will be greatly missed. May your final race be a great one for you. Miss you, big guy!
Robert Bostic
February 2, 2008
Al: May your final lap be peaceful. It has been many years, but I still think of you fondly and will never forget our sharing the pride of the black 1957 Alpha Spyder Veloce #7...you taught me that the secret to good racing was all in the preparation.... .I am sorry we lost touch...Go With God,
Bob
Ronald Rogers
February 2, 2008
Al won 275 checkered flags but we both won our first the same race at Sears Point. He will be missed by us all.
Bruce Goronsky
February 2, 2008
Al,
We will miss you.
Tom Niedernhofer
February 2, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Al's wife Myr and family. Al was a tremendous inspiration to all of us.
-Tom and Shelley Niedernhofer
Oakland, CA
David Baskin
February 2, 2008
Through his passion for all things related to automobile racing, I had the pleasure of getting to know Al some years ago. My favorite of his ventures was the automobile driving/racing shoes. He had a great sense of humor and was always a pleasure to do business with. My condolences to his family and loved ones. He will be missed by those who knew him.
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