Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Pueblo Chieftain
Leslie V. Anderson left this life on Feb. 20, 2011, to go safely home with the Lord. "Les" was born May 17, 1925, in Wichita, Kan., to Roy O. Anderson and Laura Hill Anderson. When WWII broke out, Les was drafted into the Army, and served in the European Theater, was captured by the German army and served eight months in Stalag 17A, the largest German POW camp located in Munich. Before leaving home to serve in the Army, Les married Frances Schuller on March 13, 1944. After discharge, Les went to telegrapher school in Kansas City, and after being qualified, became an apprentice on the Santa Fe Railroad, and was employed for 38 years at locations throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley. During this time, Les became an involved member of the La Junta Elks Lodge 701, and was Exalted Ruler both in 1981-82 and 1987-88, serving two terms. To avoid boredom after retiring from the Santa Fe Railroad, Les and his longtime partner and "brother," Larry Tucker, purchased the Copper Kitchen cafe, turning it into local legend. It was a perfect mix for Les' love of people, and hobby of politics and was only happy when stirring up "$@#%! Democrats!" Even after selling his half of the partnership to Adam and Julie Thomson, you would find Les at the cash register six days a week until illness prevented. Les is survived by first wife, Frances; and children, Buster (Jackie) of Raton, N.M., David (Cheryl) of Swink, Carl of La Junta, Leroy (Cindy) of Clovis, N.M.; and daughter, Lynette Reeves (Terry) of La Junta. During their marriage, Les also had a few "foster" children he housed and loved like his own. He and second wife, Suzanne Inskeep, were married Oct. 16, 1982, and had made their home in La Junta for 28 years, raising stepdaughter, Xaimina, and making a home for niece, Kelly Clause, and Suzanne's grandmother, Margrete West, for a time. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen Barber (Lynne) and Mary King (Bud); two brothers, Lloyd Gail and Murlvin Eugene. He is survived by both Frances and Suzanne, and all of his children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the First Church of the Nazarene with Wayne Cathey of the First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice Association, P.O. Box 408, La Junta, CO, 81050 direct or through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Leslie V. Anderson left this life on Feb. 20, 2011, to go safely home with the Lord. "Les" was born May 17, 1925, in Wichita, Kan., to Roy O. Anderson and Laura Hill Anderson. When WWII broke out, Les was drafted into the Army, and served in the European Theater, was captured by the German army and served eight months in Stalag 17A, the largest German POW camp located in Munich. Before leaving home to serve in the Army, Les married Frances Schuller on March 13, 1944. After discharge, Les went to telegrapher school in Kansas City, and after being qualified, became an apprentice on the Santa Fe Railroad, and was employed for 38 years at locations throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley. During this time, Les became an involved member of the La Junta Elks Lodge 701, and was Exalted Ruler both in 1981-82 and 1987-88, serving two terms. To avoid boredom after retiring from the Santa Fe Railroad, Les and his longtime partner and "brother," Larry Tucker, purchased the Copper Kitchen cafe, turning it into local legend. It was a perfect mix for Les' love of people, and hobby of politics and was only happy when stirring up "$@#%! Democrats!" Even after selling his half of the partnership to Adam and Julie Thomson, you would find Les at the cash register six days a week until illness prevented. Les is survived by first wife, Frances; and children, Buster (Jackie) of Raton, N.M., David (Cheryl) of Swink, Carl of La Junta, Leroy (Cindy) of Clovis, N.M.; and daughter, Lynette Reeves (Terry) of La Junta. During their marriage, Les also had a few "foster" children he housed and loved like his own. He and second wife, Suzanne Inskeep, were married Oct. 16, 1982, and had made their home in La Junta for 28 years, raising stepdaughter, Xaimina, and making a home for niece, Kelly Clause, and Suzanne's grandmother, Margrete West, for a time. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen Barber (Lynne) and Mary King (Bud); two brothers, Lloyd Gail and Murlvin Eugene. He is survived by both Frances and Suzanne, and all of his children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the First Church of the Nazarene with Wayne Cathey of the First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice Association, P.O. Box 408, La Junta, CO, 81050 direct or through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Pueblo Chieftain
Leslie V. Anderson left this life on Feb. 20, 2011, to go safely home with the Lord. "Les" was born May 17, 1925, in Wichita, Kan., to Roy O. Anderson and Laura Hill Anderson. When WWII broke out, Les was drafted into the Army, and served in the European Theater, was captured by the German army and served eight months in Stalag 17A, the largest German POW camp located in Munich. Before leaving home to serve in the Army, Les married Frances Schuller on March 13, 1944. After discharge, Les went to telegrapher school in Kansas City, and after being qualified, became an apprentice on the Santa Fe Railroad, and was employed for 38 years at locations throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley. During this time, Les became an involved member of the La Junta Elks Lodge 701, and was Exalted Ruler both in 1981-82 and 1987-88, serving two terms. To avoid boredom after retiring from the Santa Fe Railroad, Les and his longtime partner and "brother," Larry Tucker, purchased the Copper Kitchen cafe, turning it into local legend. It was a perfect mix for Les' love of people, and hobby of politics and was only happy when stirring up "$@#%! Democrats!" Even after selling his half of the partnership to Adam and Julie Thomson, you would find Les at the cash register six days a week until illness prevented. Les is survived by first wife, Frances; and children, Buster (Jackie) of Raton, N.M., David (Cheryl) of Swink, Carl of La Junta, Leroy (Cindy) of Clovis, N.M.; and daughter, Lynette Reeves (Terry) of La Junta. During their marriage, Les also had a few "foster" children he housed and loved like his own. He and second wife, Suzanne Inskeep, were married Oct. 16, 1982, and had made their home in La Junta for 28 years, raising stepdaughter, Xaimina, and making a home for niece, Kelly Clause, and Suzanne's grandmother, Margrete West, for a time. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen Barber (Lynne) and Mary King (Bud); two brothers, Lloyd Gail and Murlvin Eugene. He is survived by both Frances and Suzanne, and all of his children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the First Church of the Nazarene with Wayne Cathey of the First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice Association, P.O. Box 408, La Junta, CO, 81050 direct or through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Leslie V. Anderson left this life on Feb. 20, 2011, to go safely home with the Lord. "Les" was born May 17, 1925, in Wichita, Kan., to Roy O. Anderson and Laura Hill Anderson. When WWII broke out, Les was drafted into the Army, and served in the European Theater, was captured by the German army and served eight months in Stalag 17A, the largest German POW camp located in Munich. Before leaving home to serve in the Army, Les married Frances Schuller on March 13, 1944. After discharge, Les went to telegrapher school in Kansas City, and after being qualified, became an apprentice on the Santa Fe Railroad, and was employed for 38 years at locations throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley. During this time, Les became an involved member of the La Junta Elks Lodge 701, and was Exalted Ruler both in 1981-82 and 1987-88, serving two terms. To avoid boredom after retiring from the Santa Fe Railroad, Les and his longtime partner and "brother," Larry Tucker, purchased the Copper Kitchen cafe, turning it into local legend. It was a perfect mix for Les' love of people, and hobby of politics and was only happy when stirring up "$@#%! Democrats!" Even after selling his half of the partnership to Adam and Julie Thomson, you would find Les at the cash register six days a week until illness prevented. Les is survived by first wife, Frances; and children, Buster (Jackie) of Raton, N.M., David (Cheryl) of Swink, Carl of La Junta, Leroy (Cindy) of Clovis, N.M.; and daughter, Lynette Reeves (Terry) of La Junta. During their marriage, Les also had a few "foster" children he housed and loved like his own. He and second wife, Suzanne Inskeep, were married Oct. 16, 1982, and had made their home in La Junta for 28 years, raising stepdaughter, Xaimina, and making a home for niece, Kelly Clause, and Suzanne's grandmother, Margrete West, for a time. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen Barber (Lynne) and Mary King (Bud); two brothers, Lloyd Gail and Murlvin Eugene. He is survived by both Frances and Suzanne, and all of his children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the First Church of the Nazarene with Wayne Cathey of the First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Valley Hospice Association, P.O. Box 408, La Junta, CO, 81050 direct or through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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