Leonard Lynn Myers
July 1, 1946 ~ January 12, 2023
Born in:
Moorhead, Minnesota
Resided in:
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Leonard L. Myers, 76, Grand Forks, ND passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.
Leonard was born July 1, 1946 in Moorhead, MN to Leonard and Florence (Dura) Myers. He graduated from West Fargo High School in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and served for 4 years as a Marine Corpsman in Vietnam. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Combat Action Medal and 2 Purple Hearts.
Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Fargo where he attended NDSU. He worked at Fargo Veterans Affairs Hospital as a pharmacy tech and later transferred to Walla Walla, WA where he continued to work with the VA. He married Bernadette Smith on June 23, 2020 and they made their home in Grand Forks, ND.
Prayer was very important to both Lenny and Bernadette and he could be found praying the Lord’s Prayer often. Lenny was loved by many and was a hero to Bernadette’s children.
‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’
He is survived by his wife of Bernadette, Grand Forks, ND; daughter, Ladema (Grover) Gore, Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Grover III and Madelynn; brother, Keith (Rita) Myers, Grand Forks, ND; step-children, Marshall (Crystal) Anderson, Brenda (Tim) Hoverson, Connie (Brian) Whyte and cousins, nieces and nephews.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kristopher Myers.
Services
Memorial Service - Wednesday: January 18, 2023 11:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Burial:
Fargo National Cemetery
8709 40th Avenue North, Co Rd 20
Harwood, North Dakota 58042
(701) 451-4650
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/fargo.asp
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Myers Family,
We are saddened to hear of Leonard’s passing ! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time ! Lenny was a classmate of mine at West Fargo High School and a teammate on a very successful football team in the fall of 1963. He was a dedicated, hard working, and tough lineman ! Lenny was easy to talk with and possessed a pleasing personality ! Thank You Leonard for your dedicated service to our country !
May your soul Rest In Peace in God’s hands ! Jim & Penny Potter Gold Canyon, Az.
My condolences to Ladema, Grover, and extended family. Wishing you well during this difficult time. May fond memories keep you moving forward over the coming days. With regards, Mark
Awww- thank you so much for your kind words. You were a unexpected, pleasant surprise to see in the notes. Thank you as well for the Christmas fruit treats- my kids have loved them.
Sincerely,
Ladema Myers Gore
Lenny, on a life well done, Rest in peace my friend.
Your brother from another mother!!
Rich Westrick
You will be so deeply missed. But I am confident that in another sphere you will entertain those you find there with wonderful stories of your life and experiences in this sphere.
Elly