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On January 8, 2010 Bill Leavell passed away at his home in Meridian. Bill was born June 10, 1933 in Lewiston, Idaho. His sister Lorraine was one year old. Bill attended elementary school in Boise and high school in Wilder. His graduating class became a circle of friends who even now, care for and support one another. While Bill was serving in the Air Force, his parents purchased a farm in Central Cove in western Canyon County. There he met and married the girl next door, Lucile (Lucy) McArthur. Three sons were born of their union. Then they followed his parents’ example and reached out in love to adopt a daughter. Bill worked as a laborer, supervisor and then manager in the gypsum industry. During those years the family lived in Wyoming, Texas and Nevada. After their return to Idaho Bill developed, owned and managed residential properties. Bill loved the mountains and explored the wilderness on horseback to camp, hunt, fish, or to just be there. His pilots’ license enabled him to explore them from above. He liked to golf, garden and travel and valued the company of friends and family. He was a loving leader for his family and lived his faith in Christ. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Maxine Knight. He is survived by his wife Lucy, his sons and their wives: Monte and Jeneen, Gary and Theo, Wesley and Martha and by his daughter Christina, fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, his sister Lorraine Manker, nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to a viewing at the Accent Funeral Home in Meridian from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. A service will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church in Meridian at 10:30 am on Thursday, January 14, 2010 with graveside service at the Wilder Cemetery to follow at 1:00pm. Condolences may be left online at www.accentfuneral.com. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Memorials may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church’s camp scholarship fund, Visions West Ministries or your favorite children’s charity. CondolencesSender's Name: Bryan and Joan Nunnikhoven
Monte and Janine, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are praying for you and know God will give you the strength you will need at this time. Love and prayers
Sender's Name: Jan Thomas
Lucy, I was so sorry to read that Bill had died. Please know that I have been thinking of you.
Sender's Name: Ervin & Judy Karst
We would like to extend our most heart felt condolences for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Erv & Judy
Sender's Name: John & Robin Meyer
You are in our thoughts, our prayers, sent with love.
Sender's Name: Jeff Estes
We are so thankful for the promises of God and Bill's faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We will miss his easy and infectious smile, his great energy, and work ethic. I thank the Lord for the privilege of knowing Bill.
Sender's Name: Buster and Patty Dancer
To Lucy, Gary and the entire Leavell family, we're so deeply sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man and equally wonderful family. Genuine is the word to best describe Bill. I'll always remember his stubborn willpower, a remarkable work ethic. A true gentleman and a honor to have known.
Sender's Name: Kevin & Kim Lundvall
You all are in our prayers during this time. May the Lord wrap His arms around you and hold you as you learn to go on.
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After a stay at the Idaho Children’s Home in Boise, six year old Bill was adopted by Oliver and Nellie Hetrick Leavell. With his new family, Bill acquired an older sister, Maxine and some dear cousins. Lorraine was adopted by another family. The two families enabled Bill and Lorraine to sustain a lifelong relationship.