Victor Dean Leonard

Vic Leonard, age 73, died peacefully in his home on January 28, 2015. He was born to Dean and Murle Leonard on July 5, 1941 in Corning, Iowa. Vic was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jan and his brother Jeff.

Vic is survived by his two children, Jacki Leonard of San Francisco, CA and Vicki Dante (Mark) of Hampshire, IL, his granddaughter Autumn Dante, as well as 6 brothers and sisters: Michel Caniglia, Steve Leonard (Ann), Ann Finn, Jane Kampsnider (Dave), Tim Leonard (Denise) and Mary Tiehen (Mike).

Vic, the oldest of 8 children, was raised on a farm and was said to have milked more cows than his brothers combined. After graduating from Corning High School in 1959, Vic attended airline school in Kansas City. In 1960 Vic hired on with Air Canada and then took leave to serve 2 years in the US Army in Fort Carson, CO. It was at For Carson that Vic met Jan Olsen. She was Attending college in Greeley, CO prior to her short career as a stewardess with Continental Airlines. Vic and Jan were married in 1964 and had their two children Jacki (Chicago, IL) and Vicki (Miami, FL). He earned several promotions which initiated many relocations... Chicago ('65-'67, '70-'73), Miami ('67-'70), Los Angeles ('73-'75), Dallas ('75-'79), and finally San Francisco ('79-'92) where Vic received the Key to the City of San Francisco from then Mayor Diane Feinstein. With each move came many lifelong friendships. Vic and Jan loved traveling, throwing Lobster parties, Super Bowl parties, Dining out, and hosting dinners at their home. While Jan was the primary household chef, Vic was a master on the BBQ and cooked up a great breakfast on the weekends.

1991 brought a wave of hard times for Vic, losing his wife Jan, retiring from his career of 31 years, and suffering a stroke himself. In 1992 Vic moved to Colorado where he lived in Boulder, Longmont and For Collins. In recent years Vic faced many health challenges but never did he lose his incredible attitude and sense of humor. Vic was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Donations may be made in memory of Vic Leonard to:

New Hope Village

PO Box 887

1211 E. 18th Street

Carroll, IA 51401

Please visit thier website to learn more about this wonderful organization.

http://www.newhopevillage.org/