Leonard Hurst

1930-2023

Leonard Allan Hurst, 92, of Sheridan passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023

Leonard was born in Casper, Wyoming on December 8, 1930 to Ronald Hurst and Esther Freeman.

He grew up in Rawlins Wyoming and graduated from Rawlins High School. He spent 4 years of service in the Navy during the Korean War.

Leonard married Catherine Williams on May 19, 1952 at the First Congregational Church in Rawlins Wyoming.  They were married for 54 years and together they had four Children.

Leonard was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather.He enjoyed singing, golfing, telling jokes, square dancing and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

Leonard worked as a butcher for Safeway for a few years.  In the early 1960’she then joined the Sheridan Fire Department and worked for the city for 30 years.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Katie Hurst.

He is survived by his children, Dannon (Tom) Bury, John (Gwen) Hurst,Tim (Leslee) Hurst, and David (Melonie) Hurst.  He had 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great-great Grandchildren.

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