Leslie D. Eskelson, 68, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 17, 2005 in Logan. He was born to John Doris and Lucille Davis Eskelson. The family moved from Preston, Idaho to High Creek, Utah. He was the oldest of seven children.

Leslie attended school in Lewiston and graduated from North Cache High School in 1955. He married Marjorie Ann Cannon on October 3, 1958 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. They had six children.

Leslie worked construction and worked at Anderson Coach. He retired from Cache County School District after 33 years of service.

He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather. He was a very hard worker and touched many lives. He had a great sense of humor and was a positive influence.

He loved horses, coaching his kids sports, the outdoors, camping, traveling, hiking, and zuking with his wife and kids. He was very family oriented.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Marjorie, and children Read (Denae) Eskelson of Smithfield, Melanie (Mike) Christensen of Wellsville, Deneice (Tod) Housley of Richmond, Melissa (Jason) Dattage of Millville, and Corey (Melissa) Eskelson of Smithfield. He is also survived by his mother, Lucille Eskelson, brothers LeRoy (Linda) Eskelson, Jonny (Libby) Eskelson, and Jerry (Lona) Eskelson and his sister Bonnie (Vanoy) Godfrey and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Rondalyn, father J.D. Eskelson and brothers Richard and Terry.

Funeral services will be at noon, Monday, November 21, 2005 at the Smithfield L.D.S. 16th Ward, 625 East 600 South. Friends may call from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 East 1800 North, North Logan and at the Church on Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family and a register book signed at Allen Mortuaries.