Cortez, Colorado
December, 2008
KENNETH KAY LEAVELL
Kenneth Kay Leavell was born on March 29, 1937 in Dolores the son of Albert "Paddy" and Bernice (Morrison) Leavell. He passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Vista Grande Inn at the age of 71.
In 1961, Kay married Darlene Sparks in Cortez. The couple shared 44 years of marriage. Kay worked in the sawmill for 30+ years and was an avid supporter of Dolores Sports.
Surviving Kay are his children, Penny Thompson and husband, Gene of Mancos, Lisa Balderrama and husband, Rudy of Cortez, and Lori Willbanks and husband, Keenan of Dolores; his grandchildren, Rowdy Thompson of Mancos, Jesse, Joel, and Jalen Balderrama of Cortez, Logan, Kale, and Kamri Willbanks of Dolores, Garrett and Madelynn Leavell of Dolores, and Kade and Keegan Leavell of Akron, Colo.; and his siblings, Keith Leavell of Dolores, and Sid Leavell and wife, Karen of Durango. Kay was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene Leavell; his children, Lynn Leavell and Lane Leavell; and his granddaughter, Sarah Leavell.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kay's name to Dolores State Bank.
Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.
Cortez, Colorado
December, 2008
KENNETH KAY LEAVELL
Kenneth Kay Leavell was born on March 29, 1937 in Dolores the son of Albert "Paddy" and Bernice (Morrison) Leavell. He passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Vista Grande Inn at the age of 71.
In 1961, Kay married Darlene Sparks in Cortez. The couple shared 44 years of marriage. Kay worked in the sawmill for 30+ years and was an avid supporter of Dolores Sports.
Surviving Kay are his children, Penny Thompson and husband, Gene of Mancos, Lisa Balderrama and husband, Rudy of Cortez, and Lori Willbanks and husband, Keenan of Dolores; his grandchildren, Rowdy Thompson of Mancos, Jesse, Joel, and Jalen Balderrama of Cortez, Logan, Kale, and Kamri Willbanks of Dolores, Garrett and Madelynn Leavell of Dolores, and Kade and Keegan Leavell of Akron, Colo.; and his siblings, Keith Leavell of Dolores, and Sid Leavell and wife, Karen of Durango. Kay was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene Leavell; his children, Lynn Leavell and Lane Leavell; and his granddaughter, Sarah Leavell.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kay's name to Dolores State Bank.
Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.
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