Notes for: Leslie Leonard Bodine

Information on this family came in the Best-Bodine files. It was in there through a first cousin, Evelyn (Bodine) Lundsten. This was back around 1966.

From Ronny Bodine (June 19, 2018):

1st marriage--1950--LOIS ARLINE PODRATZ.
From El Paso County, Colorado Divorce Records:
Leslie L. AND Lois A. Bodine were divorced 22 Feb 1985.


2nd marriage--1985--SHIRLEY MARION BABCOCK.
From El Paso County, Colorado Marriage Records:
Leslie L. Bodine AND Shirley M. Babcock were married 21 Sept 1985.

Obituary, Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, PA.
Lois Arlene Bodine, 93, Somerset, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, died June 16, 2018 at Siemon's Heritage. Born May 25, 1925 in Winthrop, MN, daughter of Charles and Gertrude Grace (Webb) Podratz. Preceded in death by parents and grandson Taylor Matthew Landis. Survived by daughter Barbara married to William Landis, Berlin, son Daniel Bodine and wife Sharon, Redmond, WA; grandchildren: Andrew Landis and Devon and Claire Bodine; sisters Orma Bediz and Elaine Marjanovic; and four nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Grand Forks, ND High School. Early in life, she completed medical training and worked as a medical technician in radiology. Later in life she worked as an editorial assistant for the Dept. of Defense in Colorado Springs, and completed an Associate's Degree in Computer Science from Pike's Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, where she was on the Dean's List. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday July 27th at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Rev. Dr. David Williams officiating. Instead of flowers, contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com


Obituary, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) of 10 Jan 2010.
Leslie Leonard Bodine passed away at home on January 4, at the age of 86 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan on November 26, 1923 to Leslie and Dorothy (Miller) Bodine. His hometown was Minneapolis, Minnesota. Though born in Canada, Les had derivative U.S. citizenship through his mother. He proudly volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps in WWII. He was a world-class swimmer, was recruited for the OSS and served in WWII in the Pacific Theater with a distinguished group of combat swimmers; Underwater Demolition Team 10. He was later made an honorary Green Beret in a ceremony at Fort Bragg. He was also a Korea and Vietnam veteran, retiring from the U.S. Army in 1968 after serving his country with honor for 24 years. Following retirement, Les settled his family in Colorado Springs, CO, and began a second career in Civil Service at Fort Carson. Les was an American patriot, loving family man, and an outgoing loyal friend to many. He loved to play bridge, go out for Sunday brunch, and was an avid Vikings football fan. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Shirl Bodine; daughter, Barbara Landis; son, Dan Bodine; and sister, Pat Thune. Les is also survived by four grandchildren: Drew & Trevor Landis and Devon & Claire Bodine. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 12, at 2:00 PM at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.