Leon Robert Seifert

Leon Robert Seifert
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Leon Robert Seifert, 81, passed away January 14, 2018, surrounded by his family, whom he loved deeply. Leon was born March 4, 1936 to Louis and Jacketta Turner Seifert, the second of three sons, Eugene (Valane Child), 9 years his senior and Jack 9 years his junior.

Leon enjoyed living in Ogden where he resided his whole life. He attended Mound Fort Jr. High, Ogden High and graduated with the first graduating class of Ben Lomond High School in 1954. He graduated from Weber State in 1967 with a teaching degree and began teaching business classes at Weber High School until his retirement in1994. He earned a Master's degree from USU in 1978.

Leon married Anita Gealta in the LDS Salt Lake Temple on April 8, 1955. They were blessed with 8 children, 1 boy and 7 girls, LeAnn (Mark, deceased) Taylor, Alan Seifert, Joyce (John) Thompson, Carol Korous, Susan Seifert, Irene (Jeff) Sevy, Maren (Ryan) Wilkins and Diane (Matthew) Waldmiller.

Leon was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a bishopric councilor in the Ogden 12th Ward and then in the Eccles Park Ward. He served as a high councilor, ward clerk and many many years as a scout leader. He was also a Branch President at the Manor Branch and helped start Mutual for the special needs members in the Ogden area.

He is survived by his wife; children; 30 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; one son-in-law Mark Taylor; one granddaughter and one grandson.

The family would like to extend thanks to Bonneville Dialysis, the members of the Jackson Ward and the many others that gave loving service to our dear Dad during his last years.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Jackson Ward, 26th and Jackson with a visitation prior from 10 to 10:45 am. A visitation will also be held on Thursday, January 18th at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., from 6 to 8 pm. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd.
VisitationMyers Mortuary of Ogden
845 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
January 18, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
VisitationJackson Ward
26th and Jackson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
January 19, 2018
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
ServiceJackson Ward
26th and jackson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
January 19, 2018
11:00 AM
BurialMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
January 19, 2018