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1919 ~ 2004
Leland B. Wakefield, of Provo, Utah was born March 1, 1919 to Marion Elroy and Zella Ballard Wakefield in Butte, Montana. He returned to his Heavenly Father on December 20, 2004.
Leland was
a long-time owner-operator of Wakefield's, Inc. an independent piano, music, electronics, and appliance store, which he founded in 1947 and ran for 43 years. After retiring and closing the store, Leland was a small business development advisor for the US Small Business Administration.
Leland also distinguished himself by serving in the Army Air Corps in World War II, stationed in Egypt and Italy. Leland was awarded the Bronze Star. Following the war, he attended BYU where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business. at BYU, Leland met and married a beautiful young secretary, Anna Stucki. Their marriage took place on June 21, 1946 in the LDS Idaho Falls Temple. Leland held a variety of positions in the LDS church. He was a long time executive secretary and ward clerk, in the Oak Hills 1st Ward. He also served as a High Councilor and as Bishop of the BYU 1st Ward for eight years. He also worked in the Provo LDS Temple.
Leland was well known for his expertise at two hobbies he
loved: gardening and carpentry. He grew champion roses, and was often sought out for gardening advice and plant rescue. He was an ingenious handyman who could "fix anything."
He loved to build furniture and make sure his yard was always blooming magnificently. Leland's family and friends will fondly remember his never ending supply of cute anecdotes and jokes, and his twinkly blue eyes.
He is survived by his long-time sweetheart and wife, companion, helpmate and the love of his life, Anna, three children: daughters: Susan a marketing consultant and writer in Chicago, Ill; and her husband Rick, and children, Michael and Kellie; Annalee a music coach and choir director in Portland, Oregon, and her children, Daniel, Matthew, Jessica and Ryan; and son: Neil a business/marketing teacher at Orem High School, and wife Suzy and children, Kolby, Ashley (Nate), and Lauran.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at the Pleasant View 5th Ward Chapel, 1060 E. 2400 N., Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center St., Sunday evening, from 6-8 p.m., or Mon. morning, at the Ward Chapel one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.