Leon M. Esplin

Leon M. Esplin, 78, of Basalt, passed away at home on April 3, 2011.

Leon was born July 15, 1932 in Shelley, Idaho to Marion and Voilet Mitchell Esplin.  He grew up and attended schools in Shelley and Firth.

Leon was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

On February 3, 1956 he married Leola May in the Idaho Falls Temple.

He is survived by his spouse, Leola of Basalt; his seven children, David (Angie) Esplin of Firth; Darin (Grace) Esplin of Diamond Bar, California; Diane (Leroy) Christensen of Rose; Delyn (Shelley) Esplin of Farr West, Utah; Deana (Hap) Johnson of Jackson, Wyoming; Debbie (Ross) Harris of Grace; Kent (Betty) Esplin of Roy, Utah; 31 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, and his sister, Marilyn (Merlyn) Jolley of Firth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one grandson, Eric Esplin.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday April 8, 2011 at the Firth Stake Center (823 North 675 East) in Basalt. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. at Nalder Funeral Home (110 West Oak) in Shelley and Friday 10:00 till 10:45 A.M. before the services at the church.  Interment will be in the Shelley Hillcrest Cemetery.