Leslie Myron Belden

Les was born February 9, 1931, in Glenwood Springs, the oldest child of Dorr and Lucille Belden. Les has one brother Wallace Belden born in Eagle Colorado in 1937 and currently resides in Nucla Colorado with his wife Donna Belden. Les married his High School sweet-heart Virginia (Toots) Campbell on June 18, 1950. They had two sons Ron and Ric Belden.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Virginia Belden, of 75 years. Virginia passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 93. Les is survived by two sons Ron and (Kathy deceased 2012) Belden of Richland Washington and Ric and Vicki Belden of Grand Junction Colorado. Les has five grandchildren Travis Belden (deceased 1992), Debbie Dyslin of Windsor CO, Ricci Hallmann of Benton AR, Sean Belden of Parker CO, and Lesley Belden of West Richland WA. He has 7 great-grandchildren Emily and PJ Hallmann, Lukas Guereca, Liana Mendoza, Jake and Maddie Dyslin and Abigayle Belden.

Les was a truck driver for Air Gas for 30 years. In 1970 Les and Virginia bought a boat and spent endless hours teaching family and friends to waterski. Many family vacations were spent camping and boating at Lake Powell. Les and Virginia retired in 1990 and spent 16 years traveling in their 5th wheel motor home between Grand Junction and Arizona. In retirement Les became an avid golfer and enjoyed watching old western movies.

A private celebration of life service will be held for immediate family.