Guest Registry Entries:

__________________________________________________
Name: Hal Campbell
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: facda@roadrunner.com
Date: 4/11/09

My bowling team bowled against Bill on Wednesday nights and we all agree he was, by far, the definition of "gentleman"
Our condolences,

Hal Campbell Ron Schmidt, Josh Benton, Don Buss

__________________________________________________
Name: Wade and Cindy Edington
City: CD'A
State: Id
Date: 4/12/09

So sorry to read of Bill's passing. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by a great many. Our condolances to all.

__________________________________________________
Name: James C. Lewis
City: Dalton Gardens
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: jcldgid@msn.com
Date: 4-12-09

To my good long time friend Bill LeGore, May God be with you on your last journey.  Pease be with you, Pease be with you always.

__________________________________________________
Name: Valerie Ordway
City: Coeur D Alene
State: ID
Country: United States
Email: vocdaid@yahoo.com
Date: 4-12-0o

I will miss you and the happiness you displayed whenever I called you, "Sir William" May you rest in peace, Valerie Ordway

__________________________________________________
Name: Bob & Virginia Balser
City: Hayden
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Date: 04/12/2009

We remember Bill so well from the store.  Bob still has two jackets he purchased there, one from 1960.  That jacket is still in good shape, along with the one from the 1970's.  Those Pendleton shirts and jackets just never wore out!!!  Always friendly, always a gentleman.  Our condolences go out to Jean and the family.

__________________________________________________
Name: Carla Schauer
City: Post Falls
State: Id
Email: carlaschauer@verizon.net
Date: 4-12-09

I love you Mom!

__________________________________________________
Name: Milt Webster
City: Rexburg
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: websterm@byui.edu
Date: 4-13-09

I have know Leigh for a long time, when i go to the Bowling Meeting each fall and spring, for the Idaho Assocation, he always had a smile and was friendly to everyone.  Leigh knew everything about bowling, when he came to the meeting, he would alway bring up thing for discussion.  leigh will be Missed by many who knew him.  Sorry to see him go.

__________________________________________________
Name: Paula Scott
City: Dalton Gardens
State: Idaho
Country: United States
Email: pauladwainscott@aol.com
Date: 4-11-09

My parents, Gene and Wilma Surplus went to school with Bill. When I was a young girl growing up we lived on Mill Street near the Gibbs Mercantile. We walked down the hill to the store every week and bought our groceries.  My brother and I loved going because Bill always kept penny candy and comic books that he let us read while our mother shopped. He was always wonderful to us.  I can still close my eyes and remember where everything was in the store. I always remember seeing him in the 4th of July parade on the Shriner's bike. My parents went to school with Bill and thought he was a wonderful person.  My condolences to the family.  Paula Surplus Scott

__________________________________________________
Name: Dann & Melinda Douglas
City: Spokane
State: WA
Date: 4/13/09

We will miss you "Bill".  You were a kind and caring individual!  The local Shriners and community honor your devotion to family and friends.

Dann

__________________________________________________
Name: gary @ joyce waters
City: parker
State: az
Country: usa
Date: 4 13 09

it was a great pleasure knowing leigh and we will all miss him RIP

__________________________________________________
Name: Jerry L. Garrott
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: jgarrott@roadrunner.com
Date: 4/13/09

Leigh LeGore, a gentleman personified!  The good Lord will welcome him with open arms.  He was my closest friend in Idaho for many years.  Was always cheerful and good natured ready to help in an instant if needed.
He would stop by our home in Fernan Village frequently just to say hello and more often when one of us was sick.  Whenever I looked for him he was somewhere helping, Salvation Army, the hospital, museums, everywhere.  His service to the Masons, Shrine, and Jesters extended for more than 50 years as he communicated continually scheduling with the members who were grateful to receive his constant efforts.
He always said he could keep well by being active and helping others.  Leigh should have lived to be 200.
His lovely wife Jean and children are well aware of his constant devotion to help others. What a gentleman! What a life!  "Gratitude is the memory of the heart"
There will be many hearts thankful for having been touched by him.   Goodbye Leigh we'll hope to see you later.      Jerry Garrott

__________________________________________________
Name: Marcy Clutter
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: rmclutter@verizon.net
Date: 4/13/09

__________________________________________________
Name: Marcy Clutter
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: rmclutter@verizon.net
Date: 4/13/09

I didn't know your Dad well, but he has just always been "here"! And whenever I did see him, he was smiling:) I know he lived the long life he did (considering his previous heart procedures) because of the excellent care provided by Jean and his family. Will sure miss "Pop the ol' dust mop!" (to paraphrase Becky). Our love and prayers to you all. Marcy, Rick, Molly, Daniel, Max

__________________________________________________
Name: Judy Cowan
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Date: 4-13-09

Dear Jean and Family,  I was very saddened to hear about Bill's passing. Please know that you all will be in my prayers.  If you need anything, please call me.    Judy

__________________________________________________
Name: Becky Morrison Schroeder
City: Boise
State: ID
Country: US
Email: bschroeder@lottery.idaho.gov
Date: 4/13/09

Oh!  Pop, Pop the Old Dustmop!  He'll be so missed!  What a wonderful, kind and VERY PATIENT man - with all of those crazy girls running about that house!  What a good guy.  Thinking of you all - especially you, Jean.  Sending you all smooches and hugs - wish I could be there to deliver in person!  XXOO

__________________________________________________
Name: Walt Zimmerman & Marilyn Miller
City: Coeur d Alene
State: Idaho
Country: usa
Email: maremiller@adelphia.net
Date: 4/14/08

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  We will remember Bill in our hearts forever.  Walt bowled for years with Bill and Marilyn worked with him at the Hospital with the Auxilary.

__________________________________________________
Name: Robin Lenz
City: Coeurd'Alene
State: Id
Date: 4/14/09

Cindy, Lauri, Tara, and the rest of your family  I felt so sad when I read about your dad's passing.  I remember the warm pendleton shirts my dad bought us from your dad @ Christmas time.  And I talked to him several times @ Rockin' Robin with his old cronies.  May God bless your family and keep you in peace.  Lauri I'll see you soon. Robin Lenz

__________________________________________________
Name: C.D. "Bud" Howell
City: Idaho Falls
State: ID
Email: Budplace@AOL.COM
Date: 4[14]09

A valuable loss of the Idaho State Bowling Association. A friend and gentleman to all who know him. We will miss him'

__________________________________________________
Name: Jim & Donna Speten
City: Dalton Gardens
State: Idaho
Date: 4/14/09

We both will miss you greatly.  Always enjoyed your presence on the bowling trips and meetings. 

__________________________________________________
Name: John Hensley
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: john.hensley@inlandvideosupply.com
Date: April 14. 2009

I've know Bill since the 1960's at Lake City Lanes. Most of my contacts with Bill involve bowling and I was also a customer at Gibb's Mercentile. Bill bowled on our team for many years at Sunset too. Bill was the man with the answer if it involved bowling. I am surprised to learn we share the same birthday, just I'm a little younger! To the LeGore family I send my condolences and prayers. Bill will be a missed man for everyone who knew him. God Bless you Bill.

__________________________________________________
Name: Rick Wegner
City: Post Falls
State: Idaho
Date: 04-14-09

I remember my folks taking me to your store when I was young, but what I remember the most was your involvement with bowling.  You sponsored so many teams and helped so many of us get involved, we all owe you a big thank you.  How you managed your involvement in so many other organizations will always fascinate me.  Your assistance and guidance at the local bowling association level as well as your friendship which grew during the many state bowling meetings will truly be missed. 

Rick Wegner

__________________________________________________
Name: Cy and Betty Franks
City: Post Falls
State: Id
Email: cyfranks@aol.com
Date: 4-14-2009

We will miss you Old Friend. Our Prayers are with Jean and the girls

__________________________________________________
Name: John & Joann Lacy
City: St. Maries
State: Idaho
Country: U.S.A
Email: jjlacy@hotmail.com
Date: April 14 2009

We will miss his friendly hello and big smile. The area has lost a real gentleman.

__________________________________________________
Name: john & leona conway
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Date: april 15 2009

  Jean we will miss leigh at bowlig and meeting, he was truley a great friend.

__________________________________________________
Name: Richard Lewis
City: Hayden
State: Idaho
Date: April 15, 2009

Over the past 5 years, I had the privelege of meeting and working with Leigh as a Volunteer at Kootenai Health Center.  He had many more years of Volunteer service than I.

Leigh's generous smile and soft chuckle were given to all who entered and without reservation.

He adored Jean and once told me--of all the blessings he had been given, meeting her and her marrying him was
first on the list.

The community has lost a truly great man whose strengths
were hidden by his kindness, generousity, and humility.

Farewell Leigh! Our gratitude and love is with family.

__________________________________________________
Name: John & Nancy Runge
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: ID
Country: USA
Email: nancyrunge@aol.com
Date: 4/15/09

We would like to offer our condolences and sympathy to Bill's family. He was a wonderful man. John has lots of good memories of him at the Shrine Club, and also buying lots of hunting clothes from him at Gibbs Mercantile. We will miss him. With deepest sympathy, John & Nancy Runge.

__________________________________________________
Name: Jeff and Kym Stan
City: Coeurd' Alene
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: kymluvs2bowl@yahoo.com
Date: 04-15-09

Our family has great memories of Bill.  He will be truly missed! Our prayers are with Jean and her family.

__________________________________________________
Name: Karen Huber
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: ID
Country: USA
Email: khube828@aol.com
Date: 4/16/09

Just a line to Jean and family to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

__________________________________________________
Name: Donna Nelson Cooke
City: Sammamish
State: Washington
Country: USA
Email: cooke61@hotmail.com
Date: 4/16/09

My sincere condolences to the family.  Bill was a friend of my Mother & Father (Ruth & Ross Nelson).  Whenever we had the opportunity to spend time in CDA and went bowling with Dad we got to see Bill and bask in his warm smile and great sense of humor.  I know that Bill & Dad are bowling strikes up there!

__________________________________________________
Name: Buck Davis
City: Nampa
State: ID
Country: USA
Email: rldavis@fiberpipe.net
Date: 04-16-09

My sincere condolences to Leigh's family.  A wonderful gentleman and so involved in activities to help others.

I knew Leigh through the state bowling from the first tournament in Lewiston until last fall.  I lived in Moscow and was part of the "Yankee" group to include North Idaho in Idaho State bowling in 1967.  After moving to Nampa and going to meetings and tournaments, it has always been a genuine pleasure to visit with Leigh and recall how he was so instrumental in getting the involvement of the Cd'A group in the state organization.  His name became "the Silver Fox" as he would have others involved and committed to the organization before they knew what hit them.

We also had a common friend in Al and Polly Parisot, due to his daughters and their daughters interactions.

May his health struggles be at rest and so also may Leigh be at rest, a very good man.  I am proud to say that I knew him and considered him a friend.  RIP.

__________________________________________________
Name: Juanita Knight (aka Nita Van Cleave)
City: Coeur d Alene
State: Idaho
Email: netzerjo@hotmail.com
Date: 04/16/09

Tara and family. We're thinking of you at this difficult time.  Please know that our thoughts are with you. The Van Cleave Family. 

__________________________________________________
Name: Rick and Kathy Alden
City: Melba
State: Idaho
Country: United States
Email: kathyalden@speedyquick.net
Date: 4/19/2009

What a wonderful man. We are thankful we got to be part of his life.

__________________________________________________
Name: Jeff LeGore
City: Stanwood
State: WA
Date: 4/20/09

I will always remember Uncle Bill as someone who had a smile on his face (at least when I was around). When I was about 5 or 6 I took a couple pieces of candy at Uncle Bill's store.  Of course I didn't understand that somebody (myself or Uncle Bill) had to pay for that candy. I thought Uncle Bill's stuff was free.  I remember being repremanded for this act of unintentinal shoplifting.  But Uncle Bill reprimanded me in such a gentle and positive way.  I actual learned a valuable lesson that day that I still adhere to today. 
It was so nice to see Uncle Bill and Jean (and the girls and their families) the last two summers. I hope we can continue this anual tradition although it won't be quite the same not having Uncle Bill there.
I sincerely hope and pray that Uncle Bill's family and friends experience a measure of peace and comfort even in this difficult time.  I'm sure God and Uncle Bill are smiling down on you all with Love.  Blessing, Jeff LeGore

__________________________________________________
Name: Les Nipp
City: Spokane
State: Wa
Date: April 20th, 2009

Bill has always had a special place in my heart.  From my early memories of going to the store and getting a "treat" to the time I spent working for him.  I learned from Bill in his firm and fair manner, how to deal with people and give each person the respect they deserved as a customer.  Your family is your legacy and yours Bill, would make any man proud.  As I know you were of them.  Goodbye and God Bless you Bill.
Les Nipp

__________________________________________________
Name: Raelyn
City: Post falls
State: Idaho
Country: Usa
Date: April 21, 2009

Hey stud. You went through alot but you held on as strong as possible. You are truly missed and we all love you so much. Its sad to see you go but we all know you are where you wanted to be with grandma. You are a wonderful person and missed terribly                                    love always                               Raelyn

__________________________________________________
Name: James C. Lewis
City: Dalton Gardens
State: Idaho
Email: jcldgid@msn.com
Date: 5-7-09

To my good long time friend Bill , Iam looking forward to when we will meet again.  See Ya

__________________________________________________
Name: Penny Johnson
City: Cleveland
State: OH
Country: USA
Date: 5/19/09

My dad was Clair (Johnny) Johnson & I remember Daddy taking me as a little girl to Gibb's Merchantile to see Bill. My father died a good many years ago, but when I saw the name here, it brought back a lot of memories of growing up in Cd'A. And Mr. LeGore was one of the many names I associate with 'home'. My condolences to the family.  Hope your dad & mine are bowling in a great league somewhere, where the lanes are fast, the waitresses pretty & the beer is cold!

__________________________________________________
Name: J. A. Sandy Emerson
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Date: 5/28/2009

Leigh was one of the really good ones, there's no question about it.  I remember my dad, Tom Emerson, taking me by Gibbs Merchantile to get a pair of the best winter whatevers every year.  Leigh was an institution and a friend who always had a good word for everyone.  Later, the sidewalk conversations I had with him brought brightness to my day whenever we chanced to talk.  In winter when he said "Why would I want to be anywhere else than right here in the most beautiful place on earth?" I knew why this is a great town. . .  People like Leigh Legore make it so.  He will be missed, but remembered fondly. Sandy Emerson

Updated - 06/09/2009 11:21:58 AM
Copyright ©, English Funeral Chapel & Crematory, All rights reserved