Leland Workman obituary: Leland Workman's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Leland Cleo "L.C." Workman
1924 - 2019
In Memory Of
Leland Cleo "L.C." Workman
1924 - 2019
Leland was born October 1, 1924 in Emporia, KS the son of Riley Cleo and India L. (Holman) Workman.
He served in the United States Navy Seabees in the 129th construction battalion in Hawaii and the Philippines during World War II
Leland married LaVonne A. Bocook on November 17, 1947 in El Dorado, KS.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad starting in 1943 in several departments until retirement in 1985.
He was a member of American Legion, Orient Lodge #51 of the Masons, Santa Fe Retired Old Timers Golf and Bowling Leagues, Sons of American Revolution (SAR) and several genealogy clubs. Leland enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
He is survived by his daughter, LaNae Workman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a son, Lance Workman.
A funeral ceremony will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. Family will greet friends one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Matfield Green Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society.
To leave a message for this family online, please click "Share Memories" button above.
Leland was born October 1, 1924 in Emporia, KS the son of Riley Cleo and India L. (Holman) Workman.
He served in the United States Navy Seabees in the 129th construction battalion in Hawaii and the Philippines during World War II
Leland married LaVonne A. Bocook on November 17, 1947 in El Dorado, KS.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad starting in 1943 in several departments until retirement in 1985.
He was a member of American Legion, Orient Lodge #51 of the Masons, Santa Fe Retired Old Timers Golf and Bowling Leagues, Sons of American Revolution (SAR) and several genealogy clubs. Leland enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
He is survived by his daughter, LaNae Workman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a son, Lance Workman.
A funeral ceremony will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. Family will greet friends one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Matfield Green Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society.
To leave a message for this family online, please click "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, June 17, 2019 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Monday, June 17, 2019 at 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Interment
Matfield Green Cemetery
Matfield, Kansas
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family