Leo D. Hymas

Leo Dean Hymas, age 90, died at his home on September 8, 2016 at Langley, Washington. Leo grew up on farms in Southern Idaho and Northern Utah. He married Amy Bybee on June 30, 1947. They lived in Salt Lake City, San Diego, Denver, and Logan, Utah before moving to the Seattle area. They moved to Whidbey Island, Washington upon retirement. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings. In his youth he served as a missionary in the Northern Sates Mission. His most recent calling was that of Patriarch of the Everett Stake. Leo was in the Army's 97th Infantry Division, serving in WWII for two years. Later in life he shared his war experiences as a concentration camp liberator, representing the Holocaust Center for Humanity. He made presentations to tens of thousands of students, emphasizing the importance of individual patriotism and fighting evil. Leo loved everything about flying. He shared ownership of a Great Lakes biplane which he flew to the Oshkosh fly-in. He worked in the aerospace industry and retired from Boeing. Leo is survived by his beloved wife, Amy Bybee Hymas, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage; children: Launa (Bob) Noll, Neil (Nancy), Merle (Tina) and Lance (Kari); 16 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98042. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Everett Stake Center - 9509 19th Ave SE, Everett Washington 98208. In lieu of flowers, Leo requested donations be made to the Humanitarian Aid Fund administered by the LDS Church.

Arrangements entrusted to of Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, Washington.