Les was born in Seattle to a family of four children. After high school, he joined the Coast Guard. He later met his wife of 51 years, Tricia. The couple moved to Oregon in 1967. Les held several purchasing manager positions. In 1983, Les, his wife and daughter, Lisa, founded Factory Representatives Co., located in Milwaukie, OR. During his life, Les was active in church, ministry and various philanthropic endeavors. Les was dearly loved by his wife, children, grandchildren and sisters. He will be greatly missed.