Leonard was born to Paul Dalphus & Clara Bethel Plemons Hyde on March 3, 1939 in Englewood, Tennessee. Leonard passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Adventist Medical Center in Hanford, California. Leonard was a longtime resident of Hanford, California. He lived here for 40 years. Leonard started off working on a dairy before spending most of his working years in construction. Leonard was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Road Construction for 30 years.
After many years in construction Leonard turned his sights to commercial fishing. He loved to fish, which led him to purchase a boat of his own to go fishing. He enjoyed fishing at Moss Landing for a few years. These were great years for his kids and grandchildren to visit him and explore his boat. He was a very proud Father and Papa!
Leonard’s passions included spending time with his family, painting and gardening. He was fun-loving and always found a way to bring a smile to everyone he knew. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; Paul& Clara Hyde, his daughter; Amanda Oliveira and several brothers and sisters; Herman Hyde, Raymond Hyde, Martha Hughart and Maxine Dillard.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 8 months, but shared a life together for 6 years, Clarita G. Hyde of Hanford, California. Leonard also leaves behind his loving daughter; Sandy Hyde of Hanford, California and his loving son and his wife; Leonard & Susan Hyde, Jr. of Hanford, California. Leonard also leaves his dear brothers and sisters; Marie Hyde of Reno, Nevada, Darrell Hyde of Stratford, California, Mike Frausto of Washington and Glen and his wife Maureen Hyde of Reno, Nevada. He was adored by his grandchildren; Misty Wilhite, Jenni Wilhite, Terry Oliveira, Ashley Oliveira and Christopher Oliveira. He also has his precious great-grandchildren who will miss him dearly; Jayden, Kashmere and Aniya Sudds and Gavin Diaz and Diaz Baby and Lilla Oliveira.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at King’s Christian Fellowship Church; 1461 N. 10th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230 with a Celebration of Life to follow in the Church Hall.
Services are under the direction of People’s Funeral Chapel. Family and friends may leave condolences for the family at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com
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