Wendell Leon Monson, 29 June 1938

Wendell Leon Monson, 64, of Blackfoot and former Malad resident, passed away on August 9, 2002 at his home.

He was born June 29, 1938 in Malad, a son of Wendell H. and Pearl Lundberg Monson. He was raised and educated in Malad. One June 29, 1955 he married Verla Rae Rose at his parents’ home in Malad. Leon enjoyed life with his wife and seven children, living in Malad and Blackfoot. When Leon’s health failed, they returned to Blackfoot to be close to children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed taking his family fishing and hunting. Leon had a special fondness of music and a talent for writing songs.

He is survived by his wife, Verla Rae, Blackfoot; five daughters: Debbie (Richard) Maddox, Pocatello; Donna (Jim) Booth, Mesa, AZ; Diana Grover, Malad; Dalena (Paul) Wareing, Idaho Falls; Deana (Mike) Burnett, Blackfoot; and one son, Darin (Juanita) Monson, Blackfoot; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one sister, Glenna (Donald) Clark, Roy, UT. he was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Denease Latham.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Horsley Funeral Chapel – August 15, 2002
Bishop Vern Bastian, officiating

Organist & Accompanist – Sherleen Jones – Song “Lead Me Home” by Kathy Ray
Invocation – Elwin Jones
Life Sketch – Bob Hess
Piano Medley – Jeff Treasure
Poem “My Hero” written by Bobbie Osborn, given by Darin Monson
Poem “A Little Girls Needs Her Daddy” given by Shasta Wareing
Song “Ricky Raccoon” written by Leon Monson, sung by grandchildren
Reflections of Leon
Remarks – Bishop Vern Bastian
Video Remembrance of Leon
Benediction – E. Spence Horsley

Concluding Service – St. John Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer – Bishop Vern Bastian

Casket Bearers:
Adam Goddard
Justin Mitchell
Ben Goddard
Michael Burnett
Sean Wareing
Marcus Burnett
Chase Monson
Chris Monson

Honorary Bearers:
Jeremy, Joshua & Jason Latham
Jeremy Henderson

Compassionate service – St. John 2nd Ward Relief Society sisters.