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Leland Selby Obituary

Leland E.Selby, of Sacramento, passed away, March 8, 2016 from natural causes. He was born in Wattis Utah on November 1, 1926, Parents Leland Selby Sr. and Laura Crym. Lee graduated from McClatchy High School and received a degree in Business from Sacramento College. He was married to Judith P. Stanton on February 11, 1951 in Sacramento. Lee's work history includes: the Army, Royal Crown Cola, Eddie Adams Cut and Curl Hair Salon owner and Sunrise Pet Center owner. Lee's favorite place to be was at his cabin at Twin Bridges. He was survived by his two daughters Sheridan L. Fay., Victoria L. Lindberg and husband Larry. Grandchildren: Chris Key, Bryan West and wife Jennifer, Amber West, Shannon Lindberg, Buddy Fay, Maggie Fay and Bethany Fay. Great grandchildren: Hailey, Callie and Iris West. Funeral arrangements will be held at East Lawn Memorial on March 15, 2016, this will be for direct family only. A separate memorial service will be held for extended family and friends, date to be determined.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 12, 2016.

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Jennifer West

March 14, 2016

Since the day I met Lee and Judy they treated me like their own granddaughter. I loved Lee and will miss his conversations and kind personality.

Valerie Burrows

March 13, 2016

"Turn around Leland!" So many wonderful and happy memories shared thru my childhood to adulthood. You'll be forever missed and in my heart.

Christy and Ron Dallimonti

March 12, 2016

Lee was like a second dad. Always, kind, caring and interested. So many fond memories of this beautiful and gentle man will warm our hearts forever. He will truly be missed. Our hearts and hugs go out to all of the family.

Larry Lindberg

March 12, 2016

Lee was a dad to me and I loved him, I especially loved the cabin projects we worked on together over the years.

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