Steven John Leonard lost his valiant fight with Chronic Heart Failure and returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the age of 66. Steve was born Feb. 23, 1949 to Richard and Ruth Leonard in Salt Lake City. He attended East High. Steve served an LDS mission in the Delaware/Maryland/Virginia area. He met his sweetheart, Annette Hanson and they were sealed April 10, 1980 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Steve served as a police officer at the Salt Lake International Airport for more than 20 and retired with more than 30 years of service. He had a love for planes and received his pilot's license at the age of 16, about the same time he got his driver's license.
He was a friend to everyone he came in contact with. His fun caring personality left everyone with a laugh and a smile. He had a passion for the outdoors and boating with his family. He also enjoyed being a missionary on Temple Square.
Steve is survived by his sweetheart, Annette; daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Wynder; son, Mark (Sara) and his grandchildren Max, Michaella, Abbey, Russell and Tyler Wynder. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill and Denny; father-in-law, Mark Hanson; as well as his mentor and best friend, Robert Bowers.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Foothill Stake Center, 1933 So. 2100 E. Viewings will be held Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 So., as well as from 10:00-10:45, prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 So. Highland Drive.
