Leo LaDean Mower, 76, passed away on August 1, 1998, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born on March 5, 1922, in Fountain Green, Utah to Clarence and Leona Fredericksen Mower. Leo married Mildred Allred on August 21, 1943 in Casper, Wyoming, marriage later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on October 7, 1943.Served as a B-24 bomber pilot in World War II, 8th Army Air Force; Commander, National Guard, Fillmore; XI Corps Artillery, Ft. Douglas, retired as a Major.
Leo received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Utah State University. He was an educator for 34 years: Industrial Education at North Sevier High, and Mechanical Drawing at Olympus High and Cottonwood High. Editor of Industrial Arts Journal. He was the recipient of many awards. An active member in the LDS Church, he served as scout master, Elders Quorum president, ward executive secretary, ward and stake clerk, worker in the Jordan River Temple. Served as officer in Salina Lions Club; treasurer of Holladay Chapter Sons of Utah Pioneers; enjoyed traveling with members of Wasatch Wheelers WIT Club.
Leo is survived by his wife, Mildred, Salt Lake City; sons, Michael (Naeme) Mower, Sandy; Vaughn (Evelyn) Mower, Bountiful; sister, Bessie Morris, Elko, Nevada; brother, DeVon (Roma) Mower, Hurricane; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, two siblings who died in infancy, and one great-grandson.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 1998, Holladay 27th Ward Chapel, 5450 South Holladay Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends and family may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. and at the Ward, Friday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Fountain Green Cemetery.
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