Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Monday, February 3, 2025

Terrie Leonard

Terrie Linea Telford returned home to her Heavenly Father on February 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Richard and Linea Leonard, and brother, Dennis. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Jim, who was the love of her life and eternal companion. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Markham.

Together, Terrie and Jim built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, and service. Their greatest joy was being side-by-side in all things, and one of the highlights of their life was serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the single young adults. Their time in Denmark was a cherished season of their journey together, strengthening their testimony and love for the gospel as they served the people with all their hearts.

Terrie was a loving and dedicated mother to her five children: Shawn, Brian, Tracie, Michael, and Brooke. She poured her heart into raising them, always leading with patience, laughter, and an unwavering love. As a grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, she had a special way of making each one feel like they were her absolute favorite. The grandkids eagerly looked forward to sleepovers at Grandma’s house, where they could play in the magical downstairs playroom, share stories, and feel the warmth of her unconditional love. She had a unique ability to make every person feel special, seen, and deeply cherished.

Terrie had a heart of gold and a gift for bringing joy to others. She had a contagious smile and a light that brightened every room she entered. Making people happy was second nature to her, and she always went out of her way to make others feel welcome and like they belonged. Whether through a kind word, a warm embrace, or a simple act of service, she left people better than she found them.

Her testimony of Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. She had an unshakable faith and a true disciple’s heart, serving in every calling she was given with love and devotion. She found great joy in teaching, whether in the classroom at Centerville Elementary (nearly 20 years) or at church (her whole lifetime), and nothing made her happier than seeing the excitement in a child's eyes when they learned something new. She was a teacher in every sense of the word—nurturing, patient, and endlessly compassionate. 

Terrie’s legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched. She will be deeply missed, but her heart and her love will forever be cherished by all who were blessed to know her.

A service to celebrate Terrie’s beautiful life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Bountiful Hills LDS Chapel, 1190 E. Bountiful Hills Drive, Bountiful, Utah, 84010. A viewing will be held from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the church, where the funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page. The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes prior to the services and will be posted below.

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