Don Lee Leavitt Obituary (1922 - 2010)

Don Lee Leavitt passed away on October 12, 2010. Don was born on July 07, 1922 in Provo, Utah to Alonzo and Mary Ann. Married Genevieve Caldwell on January 16, 1944. He served in the United States Navy (World War II) for 6 years. Worked 35 years for Safeway and after retiring was a crossing guard for the Salt Lake County Sheriff. Throughout the years, he enjoyed going to the University of Utah Football game and tailgating with family. He was an avid Jazz Fan and never missed a game on TV. He square danced with his wife, Genevieve for over 30 years in which they traveled to Canada, Mexico and many places within the U.S. He also enjoyed taking vacations with his families. He is survived by his son, Dennis (Ardith) Leavitt, Sandy, UT., daughter, Marsha (John) Enochs, Vaughn, MT; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Sheets, Jerry Roll; and brother, Lonnie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Mary Ann; wife, Genevieve; brothers, Jesse James and Harold; sisters, Ada Bridge, Verda Gordon, Mary Brown, Wanda Bollschweiler, Reva Yarbrough; and great-grandsons, Bryson Zeltner and Robert Enochs. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. We would like to express our appreciation to all those who took care of him in his time of need from Healthsouth, Draper Rehabilitation, Intermountain Medical Center and Alta View Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, October 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Murraydale Ward Chapel, 6300 So. 300 East. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and Monday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment: Murray City Cemetery.