Steve Jerome Leonard 1955-2006
Although Steve graduated in 1974, he was a member of the Class of 1973 through 10th grade before taking a year off. For this reason, we consider him to be one of us.
From the Lawrence Journal World October 24, 2006
Stephen Jerome Leonard, Lawrence, Kansas 1955 - 2006
Private graveside services for Stephen Jerome Leonard, 51, Lawrence, were Sept. 28 in Pioneer Cemetery in Lawrence. Mr. Leonard died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, in Lawrence.
He was born Feb. 1, 1955, in Lawrence, the son of A. Byron and Alice E. Leonard. He graduated from Lawrence High School.
He graduated from Kansas University, where he majored in psychology and was Phi Beta Kappa. He also received a Master of Science in computer science from Kansas University.
He was a lifelong resident of Lawrence.
Mr. Leonard worked as a systems analyst for a number of government contractors in Topeka and Kansas City.
Survivors include his mother and two brothers, Byron, Oak Park, Ill., and David Yunuba, Djibouti.
The family suggests memorials to NAMI, Donor Services, P.O. Box 630577, Baltimore, MD 21263.