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David Earle Leonard, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10:00 am Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Sharon United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids with visitation one hour prior to service. Officiating: Pastor Kevin Moore. Entombment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Saturday at 1:30 pm.
David was born June 29, 1936, the son of Earle and Hazel (Usher) Leonard, in Cedar Rapids. He was married to Doris Coleman on June 14, 1957 in Cedar Rapids. They were able to celebrate sixty years together. David served as Lieutenant for the Cedar Rapids Fire Department for over thirty years. He was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church where he was active in Bible Study and choir.
David enjoyed many hobbies including creating greeting cards on the computer, dinner with friends, and traveling. One of the most memorable trips was David and Doris’s 50th anniversary trip to Branson, Missouri with their family. More than anything, David loved spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Leonard; two sons, Craig (Kim) Leonard, Chris (Margie) Leonard; five grandchildren, Michael (Jessica), Gabe, Abby (Preston) West, Nick, Andrew; and in-laws, Dean and Alice Stegman, Cecil and Nancy Ellison, Bob and Jan Coleman; and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Joyce.
Memorials may be directed to the family to be given to a charitable cause in David’s name.