Dale Wesley Leek

Dale Wesley Leek 11/4/1940 ~ 9/5/2005 Dale Wesley Leek, age 64, passed away peacefully in his home September 5, 2005, due to complications with diabetes. He was born to Arvel G. and Autie (Bradshaw) Leek November 4, 1940, in Salt Lake City. He graduated from South High and was a star basketball player, which led to a scholarship to Westminster College. He then chose to serve his country in the Army for two years. He later married Donna Jeanne Hunt March 21, 1964, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They later divorced but still remained lifelong friends. He was a hard working man all of his life with strong ethics and values. Most of his fondest times with his family and friends were singing and playing the guitar, traveling, golfing, and watching sporting events, but most of all, playing with his grandchildren, who were the light of his life. There was never a more considerate, kinder, gentler, and honest soul. Survived by his son, Darren (Anna) Leek; grandchildren, Dylan and Alys-sa; daughter, Doreen (Todd) Braun; granddaughter, Delaney; his beloved puppy, Daisy; brothers, Thomas A. Leek, Randel K. (Danielle) Leek, all of Salt Lake City; sisters, Glena (Melton) Stelter, Salt Lake City, Laura (Brent) Stephens, Horseshoe Bay, TX; sister-in-law, Lucy Leek, Sandy; former in-laws, Jack (Doneta) Hunt, Spokane, WA; and former wife, Donna. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Duane; and sister-in-law, Janet Leek. Special thanks to John Hickey for being a constant friend and caring neighbor. Funeral services will be Wed. September 14, 2005, 11 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road. Friends may call one hour before services and Tues. Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates. Family condolences may be sent to www.celebratinglife-ut.com "You are deeply loved, and will be greatly missed. Keep on singing...we'll see you on the other side!"