James Vandervort Leseberg Thermopolis, Wyoming Obituary

James Vandervort Leseberg

<p>Thermopolis resident, James Vandervort Leseberg, 85, passed away January 10, 2021 at his home.</p> <p>Born January 29, 1935 in Lander, he was one of five children born to Roy and Myrtle (Vandervort) Leseberg.&nbsp; He attended school in Lander.</p> <p>For most of his life, James was a machinist and welder until retirement.</p> <p>On November 28, 1953 he married Roberta J. &ldquo;Bobbi&rdquo; Kier.&nbsp; Five children were born to this union.&nbsp; The couple moved to Thermopolis in 2008.</p> <p>A member of St. Francis Catholic Church he was an active member of Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He enjoyed woodturning, pets, family and friends.</p> <p>Family cherishing his memory include his children: Neal of Rock Springs, WY, Pamela Leseberg of Thermopolis and Diane (Corky) Ando of Powell; siblings, Bob (Laura) Leseberg of Thermopolis, Myrle Parks of Lander and Marilyn (Marvin) Hodges of Fort Collins, CO, eight grandchildren and seven great, great.&nbsp; James was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joseph, son, Dale, daughter, Marie and wife, Roberta of 64 years.</p> <p>Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Thursday, January 14, 1:00 PM with Father Randy Oswald officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;A reception will be held at James&rsquo; home.</p>
January 29, 1935 - January 10, 202101/29/193501/10/2021
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Marilyn
January 14, 2021
I will miss my big brother, Jim, but I know you are in a better place.  Pam, Neil and Diana, and your families, I am sorry for your loss,  it’s been quite a journey for you all.  RIP
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