Larry Leslie, 73, Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Beaver Creek and the Luverne area, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, in Long Beach.
Graveside services were Monday, Jan. 14, at Riverside National Cemetery.
Larry Leslie was born to Rex and Bertha Leslie on Jan. 1, 1929, on a farm north of Beaver Creek. He was raised by his grandparents, Harry and Mae Leslie. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He married Deloris Baack on Aug. 24, 1951, in Craig, Iowa. They lived in the Luverne and Sioux Falls, S.D., area until moving to New Jersey in 1956. They moved to California in 1960.
Survivors include his wife, Deloris Leslie; three sons, Reginald (Leonor) Leslie, Keith (Rikki) Leslie and Terry Leslie; and two grandchildren, David and Nicole, all of Long Beach.
Mr. Leslie was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
McKenzie Burial Service was in charge of arrangements.