Leon Dale Mize

Leon Mize, 64, of Tucson, AZ passed away on May 31st, 2022. Born on February 25, 1958 to Raymond and Marian Mize in Richmond, IN, he graduated from Pueblo High School (c/o 1976) and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in System Engineering from University of Arizona College of Engineering (c/o 1993).

During his 17 years employment with Bruker Nano, Inc, Leon was able to fulfill his passion for traveling. His passion for travel and storytelling was always the highlight of his many trips visiting family and friends in many of his favorite places around the world, including Thailand, Mexico, and San Diego.

In recent years, Leon was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease but being the eternal optimist that he was, it was not uncommon to see him around the neighborhood riding his bicycle, having lunch with friends, spending time with family, enjoying his favorite snack (gummy bears), or listening to his favorite band Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Leon is survived by his sister Christina Diaz (Michael), niece Erin Williams (Dean), niece Kendal Jones (Mike), great nephew Naoki Edmondson, and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of life for Leon will be Friday, July 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. In his final act of giving to others, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of Leon to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center c/o Barrow Neurological Institute, 350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelSL.com for the Mize family.