Obituary of Kenneth Lawrence Leach

Kenneth L. Leach  passed away suddenly in Durham, California on Sunday, March 10th 2024.

Ken was born on March 29th 1954 in Santa Rosa California.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Lawrence (Larry) Leach, his Mother, Joan M. McDonough and his Brother Stephen (Steve) Leach.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Denise Leach, his daughter Jessica Smith, his grandchildren Zachary Smith and Megan Smith, his step mother Elizabeth (Beppie) Leach, his brother-in-law and sister David and  Charlene (Sherri) Armstrong, his brother Michael (Mike) Leach, his brother Philip Leach, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and very dear friends in California and Missouri.

Ken held various jobs in the 1960’s and 1970’s, owned a trucking company in the 1980’s and 1990’s, and worked very hard operating heavy equipment for the IBEW 1245 from 1997 until retirement in 2018.

Ken loved to enjoy his beautiful lake home in Missouri with his wife Denise, and loved to fish with his close brother Mike.

Ken passed away of natural causes and is laid to rest overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean.