Leno Phillip Degiorgio Obituary (1931 - 2008)

WEST WEBER - Leno Phillip DeGiorgio, 77, died December 18, 2008 at home. He was born December 17, 1931 in Ogden, Utah to Batista (Ben) Giovanni and Alma Purin DeGiorgio. Leno was a lifetime resident of West Weber and graduated from Weber High School. Leno married Laura Lee Cullens in Hooper, Utah Nov. 11, 1954; they were later sealed in the Ogden Temple. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints West Weber 2nd Ward. He was a contractor for 49 years and owned his own business. He was a member of the Weber State Wildcat Club for many years and sponsored many other youth sports groups. He was a member of the Trentini-Italians of Utah. Family was Leno's biggest hobby, followed by traveling, camping, attending sporting events, trips to Disneyland and Wednesday afternoon poker games with his friends. He is survived by his wife Laura Lee; daughters Alma Gay Hugie (Clair), RaNae Dodgen (Rick), Jolene Van Meeteren (Jedd), Valerie Hansen (Lance) and Leann Morgan (Dr. Christian); 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two sisters Mary Fowler (Norman) and Alma Burrow (Ed). He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Joe; sister Ida and granddaughter McKenzie. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Vince Hansen and Jennifer Bitton. Also, the hospice nurses, Natalie Taylor, Judy Hunter and Dana Tanner. Those wishing to do so may make donations to Primary Children's Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the West Weber 2nd Ward, 4100 West 900 South. Friends may call on Monday, December 22nd from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden and Tuesday at the church from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Interment, West Weber Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 22, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceWest Weber 2nd Ward 4100 West 900 South West Weber, UT 84404 December 23, 2008 1:00 PM CemeteryWest Weber Cemetery 4592 West 950 North West Weber, UT 84404 December 23, 2008