Edward Page Leasburg

Ed was born in Clarksburg, WV, to Henry and Catherine Leasburg. He had a happy childhood growing up with his beloved parents and brothers and sisters, in the small town of Nutter Fort, WV. He graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School in 1955. During that time he worked at Pittsburgh Plate and Hazel Atlas glass factories. In 1956 he married his first wife, Carolyn (Spelsberg) Shiben. They had two sons, Thomas and David. Ed left WV in 1961 to join the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. In Dec. 1961, he was drafted into the Army during the Berlin and Cuban crisis's, and was stationed at Fort Carson, CO, with the 5th Military Police Company. While stationed in Colorado Springs, he met Donna (Shaw) Axelson.

After being discharged from the Army in Dec. 1963, Ed returned to the D.C. Police Department. He and Donna were then married on Jan.11, 1964, in Washington, D.C. They recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary, and Ed will always be the love of her life. They lived in Arlington and Annandale VA, until Ed was retired, then moved to Colorado Springs, CO.

During the years there, Ed worked at various places, including managing a lighting center, and then did maintenance and custom carpentry at the Olympic Training Center for 2 years.

Over the years, they lived in both Colorado Springs and Clarksburg and Philippi WV.

Ed was a special person in many ways. He was kindhearted, and enjoyed his friends and neighbors, and was always willing to help out when needed. He loved and appreciated nature, especially when he could spend time in the beautiful 'hills' of West Virginia, and the rugged Colorado mountains. He enjoyed hunting and fishing since being a young boy with his dad and brothers...along with gardening, reading, music, and watching the Denver Broncos and West Virginia Mountaineers football.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kenneth, and nephew Scotty. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; sons Brian(Julie) Leasburg,,Atascadaro,CA; Tom(Julie)Shiben,Winchester,VA; David(Ana)Shiben,MD;. His brothers, Vince(Dixie) Leasburg ,St.Mary's,WV; Ron(Therese)Leasburg,,Arlington,VA; Russ(Beverly)Leasburg, WeekiWatchee,FL; and sisters, Susan(Bob)Clise, Hagerstown,MD; Cathy(Sam)Barnes, Clarksburg,WV; Sally Duncan, Clarksburg,WV, and Ann(Jim)(Leaseburg)Nutter,Mt.Clare,WV. Also Debbie Shiben,Frederick,MD; and Cory(Lori)Axelson,Dickson,TN. And In-laws, Carol(Ted)Foltz, Colo.Spgs; Linda(Mitch)Gillespie,Hemet,CA;and Richard Shaw,Colo.Spgs. Grandchildren, Tiffany(Ryan)Perkins,MapleValley,WA; Christina(Christian)Covert, Lynwood,WA; SamanthaLeasburg,Atascadaro,CA; Josh(Erin)Shiben,Fredericksburg,VA; KelseyShiben,VA; ElliotShiben,VA; Taj(Dustin)Bane,Frederick,MD; Jenna(Bob)Shiben,Oakland,CA MindyShiben,D.C.; and BrittanyShiben,MD. Greatgrandchildren, Ben, Henry, Alice, Aubrey, Kadin, Ashton and Harley. Also by many nephews and nieces who loved their "Uncle Eddie".

Ed will be especially missed by his 'sweet companion', Katy.

Thank you to the Pikes Peak Hospice staff. A special thank you to nurse Jacque, for her guidance, and the special care she gave to Ed...and counselor, Greg, and Michelle. Also to cardiologist Dr. Chad ,Schooley, for taking good care of Ed the past 5 years.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a favorite charity, or to The Pikes Peak Humane Society, or any animal rescue org., The Salvation Army, or to Wounded Warriors.

"Chances are I'll find you somewhere in my dreams tonight~~~

You'll be smiling like the night we met.

I'll remember all your grace, and style~~~

You’re the very best I ever met.”

B. Seger

There will be a Memorial service at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 14th at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO. There will be a reception following the service.