George Albert VanLeishout

TWIN FALLS – George Albert VanLeishout, an 89-year-old Twin Falls resident, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living in Twin Falls.

George was born April 28, 1929, in Eureka, Montana, the oldest of five children born to Anthony & Julia Hazel West VanLeishout. He was raised in Eureka and completed his education in the Lincoln county school system. In 1950, George deployed for active service in the United States Army. He served his country for three years during the Korean Conflict.

Upon returning home from his military service, George married Marion Lee Roberts in 1953, and to this union five children were born. They later divorced. In 1994, George married LaRee Bringhurst, and they remained companions until LaRee’s recent passing in March of 2017.

George was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a hard worker and dedicated provider to his family. Throughout his life he held various employments and for many years he worked as a butcher; he also spent time working in farming and agriculture and forestry.

George is survived by his five children, James (Leslie) VanLeishout of Olympia, Washington, Suzanne (Doug) LaFrance of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, Don VanLeishout of Kimberly, Idaho, Tammy (Benny) Walker of Jerome, Idaho, and Lola (Robert) Schultz of Sugar City, Idaho; also surviving him are his siblings, Grace (Dale) Miller, Clarence (Mary Louise) VanLeishout, and William (Vivian) VanLeishout, all of Eureka, Montana; as well as 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, LaRee; one sister; and one grandson.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where friends may call from 9 until 9:45 a.m. preceding the service. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery with military honors provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.