Born in Shelley, Idaho, a son of Eli Clayson Searle and Avilda Oler, Leon Clayson Searle completed his earthly life on Tuesday.
He married Carol Clark May 23, 1955 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Following graduating from Shelley High School, Class of 1944, he entered the U.S. Navy's radar program and served his country in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from Idaho State College and completed his education at the University of Utah, receiving an electrical engineering degree. He began his career with the Utah Power and Light in Rexburg in 1956. For twenty years he worked in the UP&L's main office in Salt Lake City. He enjoyed serving with the Illuminating Engineering Society of Utah and Producer's Council.
Having a strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ, he served in various capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints as a bishop, Scoutmaster, high council member and devoted home teacher. As a young man he served a New England States Mission where he met Carol Clark. Together they returned to New England for a second mission in 1993.
Teaching by example the value of hard work, obedience and service, his motto for daily life was "I'd be happy to!" Having a gift for gardening and growing beautiful roses, he displayed his patriotic spirit by flying the flag.
His family will treasure the memory of family parties and reunions he enjoyed hosting and organizing. His wife, Carol, of 51 years; his six children: Lynne (Duane) Martin, Clark (Marion) Dwight (Kristi), Shelley (David) Keetch, Gordon (Sara) and Christopher; 22 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; sister, Winona Thompson; two brothers, Merwyn and Karl survive. His granddaughter, Carolynn, parents, and two brothers, Earl and Wendell predeceased Leon.
He married Carol Clark May 23, 1955 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Following graduating from Shelley High School, Class of 1944, he entered the U.S. Navy's radar program and served his country in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from Idaho State College and completed his education at the University of Utah, receiving an electrical engineering degree. He began his career with the Utah Power and Light in Rexburg in 1956. For twenty years he worked in the UP&L's main office in Salt Lake City. He enjoyed serving with the Illuminating Engineering Society of Utah and Producer's Council.
Having a strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ, he served in various capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints as a bishop, Scoutmaster, high council member and devoted home teacher. As a young man he served a New England States Mission where he met Carol Clark. Together they returned to New England for a second mission in 1993.
Teaching by example the value of hard work, obedience and service, his motto for daily life was "I'd be happy to!" Having a gift for gardening and growing beautiful roses, he displayed his patriotic spirit by flying the flag.
His family will treasure the memory of family parties and reunions he enjoyed hosting and organizing. His wife, Carol, of 51 years; his six children: Lynne (Duane) Martin, Clark (Marion) Dwight (Kristi), Shelley (David) Keetch, Gordon (Sara) and Christopher; 22 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; sister, Winona Thompson; two brothers, Merwyn and Karl survive. His granddaughter, Carolynn, parents, and two brothers, Earl and Wendell predeceased Leon.
Born in Shelley, Idaho, a son of Eli Clayson Searle and Avilda Oler, Leon Clayson Searle completed his earthly life on Tuesday.
He married Carol Clark May 23, 1955 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Following graduating from Shelley High School, Class of 1944, he entered the U.S. Navy's radar program and served his country in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from Idaho State College and completed his education at the University of Utah, receiving an electrical engineering degree. He began his career with the Utah Power and Light in Rexburg in 1956. For twenty years he worked in the UP&L's main office in Salt Lake City. He enjoyed serving with the Illuminating Engineering Society of Utah and Producer's Council.
Having a strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ, he served in various capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints as a bishop, Scoutmaster, high council member and devoted home teacher. As a young man he served a New England States Mission where he met Carol Clark. Together they returned to New England for a second mission in 1993.
Teaching by example the value of hard work, obedience and service, his motto for daily life was "I'd be happy to!" Having a gift for gardening and growing beautiful roses, he displayed his patriotic spirit by flying the flag.
His family will treasure the memory of family parties and reunions he enjoyed hosting and organizing. His wife, Carol, of 51 years; his six children: Lynne (Duane) Martin, Clark (Marion) Dwight (Kristi), Shelley (David) Keetch, Gordon (Sara) and Christopher; 22 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; sister, Winona Thompson; two brothers, Merwyn and Karl survive. His granddaughter, Carolynn, parents, and two brothers, Earl and Wendell predeceased Leon.
He married Carol Clark May 23, 1955 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Following graduating from Shelley High School, Class of 1944, he entered the U.S. Navy's radar program and served his country in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from Idaho State College and completed his education at the University of Utah, receiving an electrical engineering degree. He began his career with the Utah Power and Light in Rexburg in 1956. For twenty years he worked in the UP&L's main office in Salt Lake City. He enjoyed serving with the Illuminating Engineering Society of Utah and Producer's Council.
Having a strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ, he served in various capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints as a bishop, Scoutmaster, high council member and devoted home teacher. As a young man he served a New England States Mission where he met Carol Clark. Together they returned to New England for a second mission in 1993.
Teaching by example the value of hard work, obedience and service, his motto for daily life was "I'd be happy to!" Having a gift for gardening and growing beautiful roses, he displayed his patriotic spirit by flying the flag.
His family will treasure the memory of family parties and reunions he enjoyed hosting and organizing. His wife, Carol, of 51 years; his six children: Lynne (Duane) Martin, Clark (Marion) Dwight (Kristi), Shelley (David) Keetch, Gordon (Sara) and Christopher; 22 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; sister, Winona Thompson; two brothers, Merwyn and Karl survive. His granddaughter, Carolynn, parents, and two brothers, Earl and Wendell predeceased Leon.
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