William Thomas Leonard
March 2, 1931 ~ January 28, 2024
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
William Thomas Leonard, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Bill was born in Pueblo on March 2, 1931, where he lived until the family moved to Washington state. After graduating from high school, he entered the Marine Corp. where he served in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He then returned to Pueblo and started a printing business. He continued operating the printing company after starting work for the Colorado State Division of Employment where he worked until he retired in 1986. He married the love of his life, Barbara Chatham, in June 1956 and enjoyed 67 wonderful years together. Bill was an avid photographer, an exceptional gardener, a model train enthusiast, and a huge fan of old movies. He was a wonderful husband and the best dad ever.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Leonard; daughters, Melanie Parks (Floyd) and Elizabeth Leonard-Leitch (David); grandchildren, William, Harrison, Molly, and Emery; and three great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held Wednesday, March 13th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Pueblo Country Club where we’ll toast to the memories. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Celebration of Life: March 13, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pueblo Country Club
3200 8th Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-542-1552
Barbara Mel and Liz. You are in my prayers . Bill always waved hello. Smiled as he drove by our house. Kind and thoughtful! Let your memories comfort you and give you peace.
Rene, Thanks so much. It’s so nice to hear from you. we sure appreciate your kind words and know you’ve been through it too. Barb, Mel, and Liz
Barbara,
So very sorry for your loss. We know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. And we know that there,s a place inside the heart where love lives always….and where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten.
Thinking of you and the girls.
Claudette, thank you for your wise words. We so appreciate your kind thoughts. Thank you, Barb
Barbara,
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Love, Mitty Solano
Thank you so much. I so appreciate the prayers, Barb.