James Hosmer Leak

Weston, Idaho James H. LeakWeston - James Hosmer Leak, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at his home in Weston, Idaho. He was born June 11, 1923 in West Jordan, Utah to Rue Matthews and Annie Rebecca Clossner Leak. He grew up on a dairy farm in West Jordan, Utah with his two older brothers Glenden and Max. He attended and graduated from Jordan High School in 1941 where he was active in many school organizations including FFA and band. Jim met his sweetheart LaRae M. Marett in 1946 and they were married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on August 18, 1949. Together they raised 4 boys, David Gary, Kevin, and Tom.Jim shared his testimony of the LDS church by serving in the Western States Mission from 1947-1949, West Jordan Stake Missionary with his wife 1951-1952 and in April 1995-Oct 1996 he served with LaRae in the Macon, Georgia Mission. In addition to his missions he served in many church callings, but he especially loved serving as a Temple Officiator in the Logan Temple. Jim was a lifetime dairy farmer in West Jordan, Utah then in Weston, Idaho where he relocated with his family in 1972. He loved working with his family. Hobbies included carpentry, gardening, and spending time with family, traveling, and most recently he spent much of his time reading. Jim had a very keen sense of humor that will never be forgotten.He is survived by his wife LaRae, of Weston; four sons, David James (Janeen) Leak, Casa Granda, AZ; Gary Lynn (Shauna) Leak, Weston, ID; Ross Kevin (Jeanne) Leak, Parker, CO; Thomas Kyle (Juanita) Leak, Annapolis, MD; 15 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008 in the Weston 1st Ward Chapel with Bishop Alan Campbell conducting. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida, in Preston and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in te West Jordan Cemetery, in West Jordan, Utah where there will be a short graveside service at approximately 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.