Homer Leishman, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in College Ward on March 7,2006. Homer was born October 21, 1928, in Wellsville, Utah. He was the oldest son of Leroy and Gretta Maughan Leishman. Homer married his sweetheart, Hazel Olsen, on December 27, 1950, in the Logan Temple and they have been together for 55 years.

Homer graduated from South Cache and then went onto Utah State University and received a Bachelor's degree in agriculture. Through the ROTC, he became an officer in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. After 28 years in the active Reserves, he retired at the rank of Colonel. After the Army, he went to work on the farm for Hazel's father, Edward Olsen, and later Homer and Hazel bought the farm and worked many years together. He enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips with his family.

Homer was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served wherever he was asked. He served as a Temple Officiator in the Logan Temple for six years. For many years he worked with the boys in the ward as their coach for softball and basketball.

Homer is survived by his sweetheart, Hazel, and three sons and one daughter, Kim (Candace), Matt, Paul (Gay) all of College Ward, and Taunya Roberts of Hyrum; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Lavell (Connie), and two sisters, Joyce (Cecil) Payne and Faye Orr.

Hazel would like to express her love and appreciation to CNS Services and to the angels, Gina, Julie, and Marilyn, who came to help take care of Homer.

Funeral services will be at noon on Monday, March 13, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at Allen Mortuaries.