Leo Dean Williams peacefully passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinson's and dementia. Leo was born and raised in Lawrence, Kan., the son of Leonard and Wilma Williams. He graduated from the U of Kansas school of Architecture in 1958. In 1964, he and Beverly Bennett married and they had two sons, Timothy and Roger.
After working in the private sector for architects in Kansas City, Salem and Portland, Leo found his true passion working for the City of Portland Planning and Urban Design bureau. He played an integral role in the preservation of our local landmarks, helping to create a revitalization of historic downtown. He was appreciated throughout the city for his vision and dedication in making Portland a better place to live. In 1996, after 28 years of work for the city, Leo retired and was honored with the Bill Naito Award for civic responsibility in community preservation. He received other awards for his contributions during his career including The Leo Award in 1986 from the Historic Landmarks Commission and the George McMath Historic Preservation Award in 2015 from the U of O School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
Professional accomplishments aside, Leo was better known for his kindness, love of jazz, quirky sense of humor and being a wonderful family man. Leo will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly; son, Roger; daughter-in-law, Suki; and grandchildren, Miles and Ada.
After working in the private sector for architects in Kansas City, Salem and Portland, Leo found his true passion working for the City of Portland Planning and Urban Design bureau. He played an integral role in the preservation of our local landmarks, helping to create a revitalization of historic downtown. He was appreciated throughout the city for his vision and dedication in making Portland a better place to live. In 1996, after 28 years of work for the city, Leo retired and was honored with the Bill Naito Award for civic responsibility in community preservation. He received other awards for his contributions during his career including The Leo Award in 1986 from the Historic Landmarks Commission and the George McMath Historic Preservation Award in 2015 from the U of O School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
Professional accomplishments aside, Leo was better known for his kindness, love of jazz, quirky sense of humor and being a wonderful family man. Leo will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly; son, Roger; daughter-in-law, Suki; and grandchildren, Miles and Ada.
Leo Dean Williams peacefully passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinson's and dementia. Leo was born and raised in Lawrence, Kan., the son of Leonard and Wilma Williams. He graduated from the U of Kansas school of Architecture in 1958. In 1964, he and Beverly Bennett married and they had two sons, Timothy and Roger.
After working in the private sector for architects in Kansas City, Salem and Portland, Leo found his true passion working for the City of Portland Planning and Urban Design bureau. He played an integral role in the preservation of our local landmarks, helping to create a revitalization of historic downtown. He was appreciated throughout the city for his vision and dedication in making Portland a better place to live. In 1996, after 28 years of work for the city, Leo retired and was honored with the Bill Naito Award for civic responsibility in community preservation. He received other awards for his contributions during his career including The Leo Award in 1986 from the Historic Landmarks Commission and the George McMath Historic Preservation Award in 2015 from the U of O School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
Professional accomplishments aside, Leo was better known for his kindness, love of jazz, quirky sense of humor and being a wonderful family man. Leo will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly; son, Roger; daughter-in-law, Suki; and grandchildren, Miles and Ada.
After working in the private sector for architects in Kansas City, Salem and Portland, Leo found his true passion working for the City of Portland Planning and Urban Design bureau. He played an integral role in the preservation of our local landmarks, helping to create a revitalization of historic downtown. He was appreciated throughout the city for his vision and dedication in making Portland a better place to live. In 1996, after 28 years of work for the city, Leo retired and was honored with the Bill Naito Award for civic responsibility in community preservation. He received other awards for his contributions during his career including The Leo Award in 1986 from the Historic Landmarks Commission and the George McMath Historic Preservation Award in 2015 from the U of O School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
Professional accomplishments aside, Leo was better known for his kindness, love of jazz, quirky sense of humor and being a wonderful family man. Leo will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly; son, Roger; daughter-in-law, Suki; and grandchildren, Miles and Ada.
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