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Leslie Walter Alexander
Leslie Walter Alexander Beloved Husband and Father MAGNA- Leslie "Les"
Alexander, passed away Tuesday morning, January 4, 2005 as a result of a massive
heart attack while surrounded by his loving family. Les was born August 10,
1930, in Buhl, Idaho to James Jackson and Mabel Byrne Alexander. Les married
Lessene "Senie" Calhoun, August 20, 1950 in Buhl, Idaho and later their marriage
was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He attended school in Idaho and in 1948
enlisted in the Army. Les was discharged February 1950 and then was recalled
later that year to serve in the Korean conflict. After being discharged in 1953
he moved his family to Utah and built his home in Magna, Utah. He worked for
Kennecott Copper Refinery where he retired in 1985 after 32 years of service.
Les was a member of the LDS church and served in several different callings
within the church. He is survived by his wife, Senie, children, Sandy (Kevin)
Sheppick, Shauna (Steve) Johnson, Jan (Larry) Harward, Jay (Ami) Alexander, Rick
Alexander, 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two on the way. He was
preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings. The family wishes to express
their gratitude to the fantastic V.A. nursing staff and doctors for their loving
care. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2005 at the Magna
Stake Center, 3084 S. 8400 W., Magna. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thurs., January
6, 2005 at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 S., Magna and 10-10:45 a.m. prior to
services at the church. Interment: Utah Veterans Memorial Park.