Leon Warren Woodfield

1934 - 2013  (79 years)

• Name	Leon Warren Woodfield
  Born	13 Jan 1934	Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
  Gender	Male
  Died	2 Oct 2013	Springville, Utah, Utah, United States
  Buried	7 Oct 2013	Ben Lomond Cemetery, N Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
  Person ID	I10760	Wagner-Thomas | Hallmark
  Last Modified	11 Jan 2014

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	+ 1. Living
  Last Modified	22 Nov 2014
  Family ID	F3068	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 13 Jan 1934 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States Died - 2 Oct 2013 - Springville, Utah, Utah, United States  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  1934 BIRTH: UT,Weber Co-Ogden: Leon Warren Woodfield was born 13 January 1924 to Ray Weldon and Vera Jane Campbell Woodfield. HISTORY: He had 3 brothers and 1 sister: Norman, Keith, Arlo, and Mary Lou. He was raised in North Ogden where he learned the importance of family and hard work as the family worked together herding cows, riding horses, and harvesting crops. Leon's love of horses, dogs and a well-groomed field continued throughout his life. EDUCATION & OCCUPATIONS: UT,MI: He received an associate degree from Weber College, Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Utah, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Michigan State University. Leon worked as a certified Public Accountant at the Arthur Young Accounting Firm in Los Angeles. He then taught as a professor in the Accounting Department at BYU for 40 years, where he served as department chair and received various awards and recognitions. Leon is esteemed by his colleagues and loved by his students to this day. He considered himself blessed to have a job that he loved. 1953 MARRIAGE: UT,Salt Lake Co-Salt Lake City: Leon Warren Woodfield married Janet Cragun in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 10, 1953. HISTORY: Leon was an avid fan of BYU and the U of U (except when their teams played each other). He enjoyed worldwide travels with his wife and family, maintaining his beautiful yard, and time with family and friends at the Fairview cabin. He would beam with pride as he attended his grandchildren's sporting, school and performing events. Leon had a deep respect for his ancestors and loved to share their stories. He was a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers and active in community affairs. RELIGEON: Leon had an unwavering testimony of our Savior. His life is his witness. Leon served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Bishop, High Councilor, Councilor in a Stake Presidency, teacher, temple worker and a dedicated Home Teacher. He and Janet served as full-time Missionaries in Oklahoma.