Leland R. Unfred, 76, passed away June 3, 2007 following a brief illness.

He was born June 30, 1930 the son of George and Larinea Unfred, in Grand Junction, Colo. He married Marian Cornelison on May 7, 1955 in Grand Junction. They recently celebrated their 52nd anniversary.

Leland and Marian retired to Whidbey Island in 1995. He enjoyed gardening and salmon fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Marian of Clinton; one daughter, Elaine and family of Arizona; two sons, Richard and family of Colorado and Timothy and family of Clinton; and his beloved Shih Tzu’s, Zoe and Chloe.

A celebration of his life will be held in Grand Junction, where Leland was born and raised.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visser Funeral Home, Langley.