Leo William Magnuson

DERBY – Magnuson, Leo W., age 69, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, February 8; funeral service 1pm Thursday, February 9, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Interment 11am Friday, February 10 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Leo was very active in many different Masonic organizations, these included: Derby Lodge #365, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Grand Council Cryptic Masons, Grand Commandery of Kansas, National Sojourners (Heroes of ’76), Calvary Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, York Rite College #125 and Past State Rainbow Dad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and LaCreta Magnuson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy; children, David (Gabriela) Magnuson and Diane (James) Church; grandchildren, Benjamin, Emma, Erik, Jacob, Sarah and Joseph; brothers, Larry (Paulette) and Leonard (Joyce) Magnuson; brother-in-law, Ralph (Kay) Dannenbring; many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.