Bill Leeper

William (Bill) Leeper Sr. died peacefully in Centennial, CO on December 27, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born in El Reno, OK on April 20, 1935 to Francis Milo Leeper and Ruth Hoffman Leeper who preceded him in death.

Bill graduated from El Reno High School, received his Bachelor's of Arts degree in Political Science and his Master's of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of Oklahoma. While on the OU Campus, Bill was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and was involved with ROTC.

In February 1957, Bill married Gloria Botts. Following college, Bill was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force and spent 8 years flying 6 different aircraft on 5 different bases. Bill was hired in 1966 by Continental Airlines to fly the DC-9 from Denver, CO. Following a 28 ½ year airline career, Bill retired at age 60. He had served as a management pilot for half of those years including six years as the Chief Pilot of Continental's Los Angeles base.

Retirement provided Bill the opportunity to focus on his grandchildren, great grandchildren, genealogy, travel and giving back to his community. Bill was a member of Rotary International where he held many positions including President of the Littleton Rotary Club and later he became the District Governor of Colorado Rotary District 5450. Bill’s interest in history led to his involvement with several organizations. He was president of Friends of the Littleton Library and Historical Museum, board member of The Friends of Historic Fort Logan, a volunteer with the United Airlines (Continental) Historical Foundation, and a member of The Denver Posse of Westerners.

Bill is survived by his wife Gloria and five children; Bill Leeper II (Susan); Jeff Leeper (Erin); Laura Adams (Richard); Denise Barnwell (Tom); and Scott Leeper (Stephanie). He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his ten grandchildren; Bryan Leeper (Kelly); Alyssa Drumwright (Scott); Kyle Leeper; Kevin Leeper (Taylor); Greg Leeper; Eric Barnwell; Rachael Barnwell; James Leeper; Preston Leeper; Ayesha Leeper; and his great grandchildren Ashley, Jackson and Ryder Leeper; and Sullivan Drumwright. Bill is also survived by his two sisters; Ardyth Guth (Calvin); and Connie Muncy; and Nephews Steven Guth (La Neta); David Muncy (Crystal); and Niece Susan Muncy Hildebrandt. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by Leslie Common Leeper (daughter-in-law), Rick Farah (son-in-law), James Guth (nephew) and Paul Muncy (brother-in-law).

A memorial service is planned at 2:00 pm on January 11, 2019 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 South Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bill to Littleton Rotary Foundation, PO Box 143 Littleton CO 80160, The Friends of the Littleton Library & Museum, 6028 S. Gallup Street Littleton CO 80120-2073, Parkinson Association of the Rockies, 1325 S. Colorado Blvd # 204B Denver, CO 80222

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Memorial Service: January 11, 2019 2:00 pm

South Suburban Christian Church
7275 South Broadway
Littleton , Colorado 80122