Obituary of Leland JESSUP

Leland Morris Jessup passed away on Friday, Janaury 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV; at the age of 87. He was born on March 22, 1922 in Bath, NY; to Walter and Roseanna (Knowles) Jessup.Following graduation from high school, Leland enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his county during World War II. He entered on his 20th birthday, March 22, 1942 and was honorably discharged on October 16, 1945.Following his military service, Leland returned to Bath, NY; and owned and operated a restaurant with his wife, Ruth. They then moved out west to Palm, CA; where they once again owned and operated a restaurant. Before moving to Lake Havasu City, AZ; they relocated from Palm to Aromas, CA; where Leland discovered his hobby and passion, which was growing and selling cactus.Leland and Ruth moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 35 years ago and Leland operated the Crystal Gardens Cactus Ranch in Desert Hills before retiring in 2003.Leland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth; son, Carl Lee Jessup of Coeur 'D' Alene, ID; daughter, Bonita Ann Jessup-Kempton of Sunnyvale, CA; and grandchildren, Jesse Lee Jessup and Michael Kempton.Graveside services will be held at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Richard Rounds will be offering words of comfort and inspiration.Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.