Gary Brian Leon

Gary Leon Obituary

LEON, GARY BRIAN
Mar 24, 1941-Sept 8, 2002
At home in Loomis, CA, surrounded by loving family and friends. Gary passed away from complications of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Beloved husband of Linda (Lin) Larson; loving father of Kari Ambler (Michael) and grandfather of Ashlee and Brianna. Loving brother of Gerald Leon (Jimmie). Also survived by stepsons Bryan Larson (Erin) and Shawn Larson (Gayane). Preceded in death by parents Francis and Elga Leon and brother Ronald Leon. Born in San Jose, he was a member of the San Jose Police Reserve for 10 years. Retired as Project Manager for Pacific Bell after 35 years, then worked for 5 years as Project Manager/Consultant for various cellular companies including Tetra Tech/Whalen. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Gary's life at his home in Loomis on Saturday, September 14, 2002 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to either Sutter Hospice, 1836 Sierra Gardens Dr. Suite 130, Roseville, CA or to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, Greater Sacramento Area Chapter, 3105 Fife Circle, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95817.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Leon

12 Entries

April Carnelison

October 7, 2002

I never met you Gary but I knew that you were very loved and I'm so glad I met your granddaughter Ashlee. God Bless

Frances Claassens

September 18, 2002

Lin, I was so happy you had found Gary and I know you have many, many happy memories together. You and Gary were always smiling and the love you shared together was beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss. No words can lift your sorrow. I only just found out about Gary's passing from Tamara DeVan Watkins who phoned me today. Take care of yourself and feel God's love in this difficult time for you.

Gina Montiero

September 17, 2002

I know you were a very loved person and i'm glad I got to know your granddaughter Ashlee. God Bless

Brenda McCoy

September 14, 2002

I first met Gary when we both worked at Pacific Bell on Alum Rock Ave. in San Jose, 28 years ago. We always seemed to end up at the same place during our Pac Bell career. Gary was a co-worker and a friend. He always had a smile on that tanned face of his. Our conversations reveled a zest for life and a love of his family. It saddens me that he's gone. My condolences to his family. Memories of all your happy times together will see you through.

Ashlee Ambler

September 13, 2002

Dear Papa,

Not only do I miss you, I think of you and wonder why you had to go. I cant stand the thought of you being away. Hopefully the day I pass, I'll be with you forever and ever. Papa I love you so much and always think of you everyday, and you know you'll always be in my heart. God Bless.

I love you.

Love always,

Your granddaughter Ashlee

P.S- Thank you for being my Papa.

Brianna Ambler

September 13, 2002

Dear Papa,

I love you very much. You are my whole heart and soul, I just can not believe your gone. I cry so much when I go to sleep, and say a prayer. I miss you so much and wish I could see you one more time. When I get older I hope I will be able to help find a cure for cancer. You'll be missed deeply.

Love always, your Grandaughter

Breezy XOXOXO P.S. Sorry I spilled cherry koolaid on your white couch when I was little.

Dharma Baker

September 12, 2002

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I worked briefly with Gary at Tetra Tech and found him to be a very sweet guy.

KENNY BOWDEN

September 12, 2002

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE LEON FAMILY.

Michael Ambler

September 12, 2002

Gary-(Father-In-Law)

You helped me grow into a man. You in your own way taught me responsibility and honor. You made me feel the need to succeed. There were unspoken words from you that changed my life. I wanted you to be proud of me and know that I was worthy of being with your only child. I made you a promise prior to leaving this earth and it will be a promise close to my heart that will be kept. You were a giant man in stature and fought a good fight, but your job here is now completed.

Your my "HERO" to say the least.I know you will be watching over our family and that is comforting to us all. You will be sorrowly missed.

Love Always

Your-Son-In-law

Michael

Anna Boyle

September 12, 2002

Anna Boyle Kari's Mom

Kari Lyn Leon - Ambler

September 12, 2002

Dear Dad.... Not one single day will go by that I will not think of you and Miss you!!! You are my Hero!

You were the best father that anyone could have had. (and Papa)

I will always be your little girl.

You will always be in my heart.

Please rest in Peace with Grammy and Papa. I thank God that I was able to be with you until the very end. I Love you and I will miss you forever!!! Love your Daughter, Kari Lyn XOXO

SHIRLEY BOWDEN

September 12, 2002

Kari's mother in law.

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