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Lynn
Leavitt
April 12, 1926 – May 5, 2018
Truly the end of an era. Lynn Leavitt - Loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away in St. George, Utah, on May 5, 2018 at age 92. All who knew him loved him and called him friend.
Lynn was born on April 12, 1926 in Las Vegas, NV to Glen Henry Leavitt and Rachel Bowler. He was the oldest of ten children.
Lynn served in the Army/Air Corp as a Tail Gunner during World War II and in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. A life-long Teamster, he pioneered Valet Parking on the Las Vegas Strip, and employed and assisted thousands of families in a 40 year career. He was known as "The Whip of the Strip" and "Mr. Vegas." He raised and bred award winning Quarter Horses and owned a Ranch in Logandale, NV. Lynn is remembered as a tireless worker, genuine friend, and as someone you could always count on.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Marlin Cary, two sisters: Twyla Wilson and Irene Campbell, as well as his first spouse, Eloise Leavitt. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Starrlee Falzone Leavitt, his legacy includes his children: Lorin (Dianne), Mitch (Janet), Gary (Cherie), Ron (Susan), Becky (Bob) Ivatt, Wendy Keefe and Dennis (Nykele) Leavitt. Today Lynn's posterity totals 136; including; 26 grandchildren and 69 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 11, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.
at the Red Cliffs Stake Center, 1285 No. Bluff St., St. George, UT. Friends and family are also invited to offer condolences at Viewing Services on Thurs. evening, May 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, UT, as well as prior to the Funeral Service at the Church from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 am. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, NV. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.
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