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Leonard Lewis Thackeray

Birth	:	4 Sep 1919 Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA
Death	:	9 Jun 2006 Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Havre, Hill County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5463982, -109.6900024
Plot	:	Space 193 Block 35
Description	:	GREAT FALLS - Leonard Louis Thackeray, 86, died June 9, 2006, at the Northern Montana Care Center after suffering a stroke. He had battled Parkinson's disease for several years. Funeral services at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Adam Harris officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Mr. Thackeray was born Sept. 4, 1919, in Havre to Lena Ledig Thackeray and Jack Thackeray. He grew up with his brothers John, Fred, Webster and Raymond on the family ranch in the Bear Paw Mountains. He attended a country school near the ranch, where he was... Read More	GREAT FALLS - Leonard Louis Thackeray, 86, died June 9, 2006, at the Northern Montana Care Center after suffering a stroke. He had battled Parkinson's disease for several years. Funeral services at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Adam Harris officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Mr. Thackeray was born Sept. 4, 1919, in Havre to Lena Ledig Thackeray and Jack Thackeray. He grew up with his brothers John, Fred, Webster and Raymond on the family ranch in the Bear Paw Mountains. He attended a country school near the ranch, where he was a school spelling bee champion. The boys had the run of the Bear Paws and Beaver Creek on Sunday, their day off. His mother taught him to play the accordion, and he performed with friends at country dances. He remembered trailing cattle from the ranch at the head of Bullhook Creek into Havre and a train trip to the stockyards in Chicago. On April 19, 1942, he was inducted into the Army and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Most of his service was as a medical technician at the Santa Ana Army Air Base in California. One his favorite stories was of when he shared a drink with Air Force legend General J.H. Doolittle, whom Mr. Thackeray helped care for at the medical facility there: the general had a shot of Four Roses and told Mr. Thackeray to have a glass too. He loved cars and was an excellent mechanic. During the war, servicemen at Santa Ana were encouraged to work at the docks when they were off duty. He earned enough helping load ships to buy a 1932 convertible to tour the state. At the end of the war, Mr. Thackeray was sent to the Philippines where he served until he was honorably discharged Jan. 4, 1946. He took the train back to Montana and said he knew he was home when he started to see magpies. Mr. Thackeray said he had seen enough of the world during the war and rarely left Montana once he was discharged. After the war, his best friend, Art Evert introduced Mr. Thackeray to Thurza Kenny, a registered nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital in Havre. Evert was married to Thurza's sister Viola. Leonard and Thurza were married June 4, 1949, in Havre. They lived on the family ranch until after their first two children were born. Mr. Thackeray worked on a ranch near Havre and later for the Great Northern Railroad for a brief time. In 1954, he was hired by the Montana Highway Department, where he worked until his retirement in 1978. After retirement, he worked for Bergren Transmission for a few years. He was active in the VFW and was a member of the honor guard. He loved to participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at the courthouse and was a frequent volunteer at the club. He served as the post historian for a time and enjoyed keeping the scrapbook. He was also a member of the Havre Eagles Club. Survivors include his wife, Thurza of Havre, and children, Stephen Thackeray of Havre, Lorna Thackeray (Gary Moore) of Billings, Garnet (Richard) Bergren of Havre, Karen (Jack) Kamla of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Barbara (Ken) Adelblue of Billings. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Julia and Kyle Bergren; Katie Kamla Matter and Zach Kamla; Mason and Kimberly Adelblue; and Stephen Moore. Survivors also include his brothers Fred, Webster and Raymond, all of Havre. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Thackeray. Billings Gazette (MT), 11 June 2006

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Where is Leonard Lewis Thackeray's memorial?
Leonard Lewis Thackeray's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Havre, Hill County, USA.
When did Leonard Lewis Thackeray death?
Leonard Lewis Thackeray death on 9 Jun 2006 in Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 48.5463982
Longitude: -109.6900024

Family Members:

Parent

John Thackeray

(1878 - 1964)

Lena M Leidig Thackeray

(1887 - 1967)

Spouse

Thurza Clara Kenny Thackeray

(1925 - 2015)

Siblings

John Wesley Thackeray

(1921 - 2002)

Fred L Thackeray

(1924 - 2008)

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