Scott Waldram Leishman, 62, passed away Jan. 30, 2010 while snowmobiling in the Green Canyon Mountains. He was born September 25, 1947 in Rexburg, Idaho to Owen and Venese Leishman. He is the youngest of 5 children. Scott grew up in the Moody area, and worked hard on the family farm. He graduated from Sugar-Salem High School, where he was on the wrestling team. He attended Ricks College, and then spent two and a half years proudly serving in the Idaho National Guard, one of which was in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on September 8, 1969.
He married Debra Kay Saurey, the love of his life, Sep. 24, 1971, in Rexburg, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized Jan. 12, 1973 in the Salt Lake Temple. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage. They lived in West Jordan, Utah for the first two and a half years of their marriage where they had their first two children. There he and his brother Bron worked as electricians. They returned to Rexburg, Idaho where they started Leishman Electric together in 1974. Scott is survived by his wife Deby and their 6 children, Shelby (Clint) Hanson, Ryan (Cydnie) Leishman, Stacie (Lynn) Klingler, Nick (Tina) Leishman, Valerie (Blaine) Briggs, Bryce Leishman, and 16 grandchildren. Also by his siblings Garth (Carol) Leishman, Jill (Kent) Jolley, Terry (Sandra) Leishman, and Bron (Chris) Leishman.
Scott loved the outdoors and being with his family. He was very active in hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, motor-biking, basketball, softball, golf, etc. He also enjoyed gardening and planted a beautiful garden every spring which he generously shared with family and friends. Scott excelled at everything he did and was known for his quality work. He lived life to the fullest and was always young at heart.
Serving in the LDS church was a very important part of Scott's life. He loves the gospel and he loved serving in the Rexburg Temple each week with his wife. He was humble, kind and lifted those around him. His life was defined by serving others and he left a legacy that is felt by everyone whose life he touched.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Rexburg LDS East Stake Center, 387 South 4th East. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the stake center prior to services. Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery.