Leon M. Vail

LEON M. VAIL

ROY- Leon M. Vail, 66, returned home to his Father in Heaven on Saturday, July 27, 2002. He was surrounded by his loving family, who has been so kind and caring to him through all of his illnesses. He died peacefully at the VA Hospital, from complications following GI cancer surgery.
He was born December 7, 1935, Fairview, Wyoming to Marvin James and Elva Florence Neilson Vail.
He shared many fond memories of Star Valley, Wyoming with his six siblings. At the age of 10 his family moved to Brigham City, Utah. He attended Brigham City Schools and graduated from Box Elder High School. He excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He received All-State honors in all three sports.
He served in the Army National Guard Reserves for two years while attending high school. He also served in the Untied States Army as a Corporal. His duties included being on the ski patrol infantry in Fairbanks, Alaska during the Korean conflict and also played on the Army baseball team. He received the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1956.
Leon married Barbara Jeppsen on April 6, 1957. And from that marriage had four beautiful children. They were later divorced. On June 21, 1996 , he married Susan Beazer in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity.
He was a member of the LDS Church and was a High Priest. He served in many callings, his favorite being the High Priest Group Leader. He was a member of the Cedar Crest Ward in the North Roy Stake. He loved attending the Temple, doing temple work and serving others.
He retired from HAFB after 20 years of service. Leon attended Snow College and Weber State College to fulfill his dream of being a Building Contractor. He built homes in Brigham City, Utah and Coeur D Alene, Idaho.
To know Leon was to love him. His greatest achievement was the love he shared with his family. He believed that all people should be happy and truly love one another. He exemplified a Christ like life.
Leon is survived by his wife Susan, five children: Gary Vail, Ogden, Judi (Cary) Isaacson, Layton, Sharon (Larry) Gallegos, North Ogden, Marv (Regina) Vail, Layton and Jeff Able, Brigham City, one step daughter: Angie (Mike) Wilson, one stepson: Robert (Rozalyn) Anderson. He is also survived by two brothers: Wayne (Audrey) Vail, Blackfoot, Idaho, Dennis (Evelyn) Vail, Clinton, and one sister: Marva Spiers, Brigham City, 22 grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Eva, two brothers: Ornet and Donald, and one grandson: Tyler.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 12:00 Noon in the Brigham City 1st Ward Chapel, 100 S. 236 E., Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery were Military Honors will be accorded by VFW Post 1695.
Services under the direction of Myers Mortuary Brigham City.
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
July 1, 2002

VisitationBrigham City 1st Ward
100 South 236 East
Brigham City, UT
July 31, 2002
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceBrigham City 1st Ward Chapel
100 South 236 East
Brigham City, UT
August 1, 2002
12:00 PM