Reuben L. Leikam Obituary (1927

Roy Leikam of Kent, Washington fell asleep in the Lord's arms the morning of Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from congestive heart failure at the age of 87 at Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington. He was surrounded by his son Randy Leikam, daughter Marcy Leikam, granddaughter Mercedes Leikam-Anderson and Marcy's boyfriend Ron Anderson. Roy was born in Worland, Wyoming to John and Lydia (Koch) Leikam, the first born of five children, Robert Leikam who died at age 5; Florine (Leikam) Burkepile of Yakima, WA; Becky (Leikam) Knight of Federal Way, WA; And Wayne Leikam of Snohomish, WA. Roy entered the Navy in 1945, was honorably discharged in 1946, went into flight training and reenlisted from 1947 to 1951. Roy joined the Washington State Patrol in Spokane, WA for a few years. He also worked as a driver's license examiner and a mail carrier. While working he went back to school to study electronics and joined Boeing in 1956 where he worked as an avionics supervisor until he retired 36 years later. Roy married Elinor (Dee) M. McKimmy on April 2, 1952 and they had three children. He is survived by sons John Leikam of Home, WA; Randy (Vicki) Leikam of Canton, GA; Marcy Leikam of Burien, WA; ten grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Roy was adventurous and loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, hiking and camping with the family. To occupy his time after retirement he spent time traveling, photography, sightseeing in the Midwest and visiting family in Montana and Wyoming. He kept interested in current affairs and enjoyed cooking ham hocks and beans. Most of all, he loved his family and his country. He bought things that were "Made in the USA" and always donated to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services will be August 27, 2015 at Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel. Visitation is at 9:30am, funeral service at 11am, military honors and interment at Tahoma National Cemetery at 1:30pm. A reception will follow at the Golden Steer in Benson Center. Visitation Thursday August 27, 2015 , 9:30am at Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel Funeral Service Thursday August 27, 2015 , 11:00am at Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel Graveside Service Thursday August 27, 2015 , 1:30pm at Tahoma National Cemetery Reception Thursday August 27, 2015 at Golden Steer (Benson Center)