June 8, 1943February 26, 2024 (age 80)

Leon Austin Draper, 80, of Malad City, Idaho passed away peacefully in his home on February 26, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Leon was born June 8, 1943 in Murray Utah to Harold and Edith Bernice Draper. He was raised in Bountiful Utah with four brothers and two sisters. He was educated in Bountiful and graduated in 1963.

He married Judy Lynn Mitchell on May 4th 1963 in Salt Lake City Utah. They then made their home in Bountiful Utah where Leon made a living working as a pipefitter as well as a shuttle driver at the Salt Lake City Airport.

Leon and Judy welcomed two daughters Cindy and Vickie while living in Bountiful. They enjoyed fishing and camping together as a family.

Leon was witty and kind and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by the love of his life Judy Draper. His two daughters Cindy McNee, Vickie (Doyle) Williams. Ten grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Two brothers Jim Draper, and Carl (Lawana) Draper of Bountiful Utah.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Partners in crime Joe (Jery) Smith. And great-granddaughter Kelsey Ann Evans.

Funeral services will be held at the Horsley Funeral Home on March 4, 2024 at 12pm.

A viewing will be held at the funeral home prior to the service from 11am-12pm.

The burial will be at the Malad City Cemetery following the service.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at Horsley Funeral Homes.





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