Frank Lee Leonard Jr, Age 86, of Montrose, Colorado passed away June 16, 2024, at Gardens on Quail in Arvada, Colorado. Frank was born February 17, 1938 to Frank Lee Leonard Sr. and Eleanor Mae (Hipbshman) Leonard.  He married Virginia Lee Schnelle on July 3, 1971, in Mariposa, California.   

Surviving family members include brothers Towser and Bill Leonard and sister Mildred Card all from California; son Wayne Leonard and daughter Dannita White both from Texas; daughter-in-law Brenna Leonard; son-in-law Pete White; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Frank was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Sam, Orville, and wife Virginia.

A celebration of life will be held at the Rosemont Baptist Church in Montrose on July 13 at 11:00 am before Frank’s ashes are taken back home to the Yosemite Valley to the native lands of his Southern Sierra Miwok heritage.   For those that are unable to attend the celebration in person, you can view the service at https://www.youtube.com/@rosemontbaptistchurch/streams