January 1941 – February 2022
Roger Leedom, a lifelong resident of Turlock, CA, passed away on February 17, 2022. He was born January 7, 1941 in Turlock to Laurence and Gladys (Gaddis) Leedom. After graduating from Turlock High school in 1959 he joined his father in 1965 as a volunteer fireman and shortly after that at Leedom Shell gas station. He married Sue Couch in 1967 and they were married for 41 years. Roger became a full-time fireman in 1978 and retired in 2001 after 23 years. He also drove City dial-a-ride bus for several years.
Roger was a member of Turlock Moose Lodge, Arrowhead Club of Turlock, SIR (Son in Retirement) and Turlock Valley Vets. He and Sue enjoyed bowling in leagues for many years. He was an avid fan of NASCAR racing and a diehard 49ers fan. The last few years of his life he loved walking his dog Maddie around Crane Park and going to Starbucks and visiting with all who came in.
Roger is preceded in death by his wife Sue Leedom, daughter Annie Elam, brother Mike Leedom and parents Laurence and Gladys (Gladdis) Leedom. He is survived by daughter Cindy (Dennis) Massey of Hilmar; son Keith (Melissa) Leedom of Turlock; daughters Doreen (Roy) Gier and Dawn Shakeshaft of Turlock; and son David (Mary) Leedom of Running Springs, CA and sister Pat Mitchell.
Memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at Allen Mortuary on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm.
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Dawn Leedom Shakeshaft says
March 14, 2022 at 3:04 amhe did love his pickled beets!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Stacy Johnson says
March 13, 2022 at 9:06 pmTo the entire family. My deepest sympathies to you all. I was lucky enough to know Roger and Sue . They were such great people. Loving and caring. Roger never not had a smile on his face or a kind word. I will miss his distinct voice. I haven’t seen him in some years since moving away but never forgot how kind the entire family was to me. May you all find comfort in your great memories.
Doreen says
March 12, 2022 at 3:10 pmThank you
Doreen says
March 12, 2022 at 3:09 pmThank you
Doreen says
March 12, 2022 at 3:09 pmThank you Danette
Doreen says
March 12, 2022 at 3:07 pmThank you Tim!
JIM Yettman says
March 11, 2022 at 7:42 pmI have many memories of conversations with Roger from the Shell station with his father Lawrence & at the parts store-& later on in our lives our wife’s had the same terrible disease. Rest in peace old friend
Brian White says
March 11, 2022 at 5:25 pmMy sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Roger. I too had the privelege to work as Roger’s Firefighter / Engineer. Roger was deeply devoted to his family, friends, his community and the 49ers. I will greatly miss his laugh, his smile, his stories and the glint he would have in his eyes when he was joking around or sharing a funny story! Roger was always the best dressed, generous, kind hearted and compassionate person! Rest in peace Captain Leedom and thank you for all that you gave to those who knew you!
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