Leland spent 61 years being a kind, loving, and intelligent man of conviction and generosity. He was born in Brownfield, Texas and got his architecture degree at UT Arlington at the beginning of a long and respected career as an architect first in Dallas but primarily in Austin. He especially loved designing homes for people and seeing how happy they were in them. In younger says he loved travelling, especially Cyprus and Greece, New Mexico, and Port Aransas. He enjoyed feeding the llamas, playing with other people's dogs, making puns, and seeing the clouds over the canyon change every day at his home in Wimberley where he lived for the last 11 years. He made friends for life, and touched many people by his wit, tolerance, dedication, and decency.
Leland's priority was always family, and worked enough to get by and give to charities he cared about, but not too much, more importantly spending time with his family. He helped homeschool his children, took days off just to go have fun, and gave us a boost to soar. He loved his sister, Glynda, his brother, Andy, and his uncle Ed and their beautiful families. He loved his Canadian in-laws, and anyone who loved any of us.
He fell deeply, passionately, madly in love with his wife, Susan, who remained desperately, adoringly, and passionately in love with him to his last breath.
He adored his two sons, Eamon, 23, and Neil, 19, and was so very proud of them both, not selfishly, but for the amazing, talented, intelligent, and gentle people they are.
He passed away in hospital from a weak heart, but remains cherished in all of our beating hearts.
Due to the pandemic and his request to be a tissue donor, no visitation will take place.
He will be cremated, and when travel restrictions and health needs allow, the family will get together for the spreading of the ashes.
He wouldn't ask for anything from anyone, but if any family or friends wish to make a gift, in lieu of flowers a donation made to the EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens in Wimberley, TX (at emilyann.org) would be gratefully appreciated. He helped the EmilyAnn with architectural advice, cooked hotdogs for the Shakespeare kids, volunteered at Butterfly Day and the Trail of Lights, and wanted in every way for this wonderful place to keep going through these difficult times.
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