Donald M. McLeslie was called home by our Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was 86 years old. Donald lived a marvelous life and was so very much loved by many. Donald was born on March 13, 1934 in Chinook, Montana to George and Violet McLeslie. He grew up in Montana, the oldest of five siblings which he helped to care for. He lost his father when he was 5 years old, and his mother later remarried. Donald served in the Army, and got to travel to many different parts of the world. He loved telling stories of his time in the service, and of the friends he made. He was honorably discharged on December 31, 1962. On February 13, 1960, Donald married the love of his life, Barbara Jean, and started a beautiful family. Chris was born in 1963, Donald ‘Donny’ Jr. in 1966, and they adopted their daughter Julie in 1972. They also lost a young baby, TerrieAn. From his children he was also blessed with six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, all of whom he loved so dearly and devoted so much of his time to. Donald spent most of his life baking, a job that he enjoyed tremendously and was quite skilled in. It was just one of his many passions. He continued to bake until just days before his passing. He loved baking enough loaves of bread to give to his children and grandchildren, neighbors and friends. Donald moved his family from Montana to Wyoming, and later to Colorado. They made Craig their home in 1978. In 1988 Donald retired as the bakery manager from City Market, a proud member of the BCTGM Union. That same year, he and his wife began to care for their first grandchild. The following year, they began to care for their second. Donald’s youngest son, Donny lived with them as well and helped to care for his nieces. Donald lost his soul mate in a battle with cancer on August 10, 1993. He never remarried, instead just waited until he would be with her again in heaven. He struggled with not having her, and missed her so dearly. But with the help of his sons and daughter in law, he had decided to spend his retirement years raising two of his granddaughters. Donald was such a selfless person, always giving to others and helping anyone any chance he could. His generosity had no limits. He always wanted everything to be fair for everyone, and did everything he could to make others feel happy and loved. He was a proud member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loved his church, and spoke of it often. He loved God and enjoyed telling stories from the Bible. He loved his family more than words could even describe. His family brought him more joy than anything else in his life. Donald was a fighter, overcoming many obstacles with his health throughout the years. He was a humble person from his relationship with God, and spoke of being with his wife and his Lord in Heaven one day. In his free time he enjoyed hobbies like woodworking, gardening, going for a drive, and listening to classic country music. Donald loved telling stories and jokes, and just remembering the good old days. He loved talking about his life in Montana, and had always wanted to go visit there again. In his later years he loved spending time with his great grandchildren. He just lit right up every time he saw them. The connection between them was so special to him. Donald was surrounded by a family that loved him every bit as much as he loved them. Donald McLeslie is a name that will never be forgotten by those fortunate enough to have been a part of his beautiful life. Donald is survived by two sisters: Betty and Connie; a brother, Jack; his three children: Chris (Nikki) McLeslie, Donald McLeslie, Jr., and Julie McLeslie; his six granddaughters: Carrie (DJ) McLeslie, Violet (Gary) Otis, Myrissa (Jamie) Meyer, Rabecca Lauer, Jordan (John) Bullock, and Kristina (Nic) Cordova; and his five great grandchildren: Nathan York, Jake York, Evelyn Smarik, Oakley Roberts, and Emmit Wheeler. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings.
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