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Leonard David Press

Male 1926 - 2005  (78 years)


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  • Name Leonard David Press 
    Born 26 Apr 1926  Taft, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 4964A9FFFF6E8743A229BD10319E8E30B1C3 
    Died 26 Feb 2005  Bakersfield, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Bakersfield Californian
      Leonard David Press
      April 26, 1926 - February 26, 2005

      Most beloved husband and father, Leonard Press passed away at the Bakersfield
      home he shared with his wife of 56 years.

      Born in Taft, California to Ernest David Press and Helen Gertrude (Conroy)
      Press, Leonard attended Taft Union High School before enlisting in the Army
      Air Corps in 1944. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he attended
      Taft Junior College and Bakersfield College, and married the love of his life,
      Erma Beverly Friesen in 1948. He retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad in
      1987.

      A man of great love, patience, and integrity, he is survived by his wife
      Beverly and sons David Press, his wife Claudia; Mark Press, his wife Beckey
      and grandson Phillip. In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
    Person ID I436  117B Charles Bassett of Cowbridge, Wales
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2013 

    Father Ernest David Press,   b. 9 Oct 1896, Goulburn, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Feb 1978, Santa Barbara Co., California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Helen Gertrude Conroy 
    Family ID F128  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Erma Beverly Friesen 
    Married 1948 
    Children 
     1. David Press
    +2. Mark Press
    Family ID F130  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart