Leonard was a 13 year veteran of U.S. Army , having sereved in Vietnam, he was awarded a Bronze Star , and was also a member of the VFW .

Leonard was an Operating Engineer and worked on the Alaska Pipeline. He enjoyed karaoke, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.

Leonard is survived by his wife Kathy, sons Jeff and Greg both of Puyallup, Washington; daughter Stacy of Puyallup, Washington; sisters, Maryann, Rose, and Patricia all of Washington; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; borther Lester of Omark, Washington; Larry of Washington; Art of Washington; numerous nieces & nephews, and good friends Bob & Raquel DeCarr.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 12, 2017 at 11 am at Sunset Vista Funeral Home and Cemetery. The American Legion Post 19 Honor Guard will porvide the Military Honors. A reception to follow after the services at Bottom's Up Pub.