“So give me the beat boys and free my soul. I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away.”
– Dobie Gray
We have lost another link in our family chain, our rock and the one we relied on! Leonard Piercy lost his hard fought battle with renal cell cancer, surrounded by his loving family AND DRIFTED AWAY.
Leonard was the oldest son born to Hubert and Maxine (Weber) Piercy and was soon joined by brothers Tom and Bill. He grew up on Dakota Street, went to Webster Garfield and Butte High. He was a proud Butte guy. Leonard started work at a young age, first as a gas station attendant then a bus boy at Lydia’s Supper Club where in 1966 became the very first male waiter. After he married his soul mate, Jean, in 1967 he worked a short time for the US Forest Service as a surveyor – he said he couldn’t eat that many snacks, take that many naps nor read that many books! So he went to work as a Butcher at Schumachers. Because of his hard work and dedication, he soon became the Foreman on the killing floor. He then went to work at IGA as a meat cutter before finishing his career at Albertsons. Leonard was known for his ability to have the sharpest knives and taught many of his co-workers how to cut meat.
Leonard loved to hunt, fish and camp and passed that love to his two sons, Jody and Randy. Thanksgivings were spent at hunting camp every year. When he found the game of GOLF he soon realized it was a lot easier to chase a little white ball around than it was to gut and drag! Thanks to my sister, Sandy, Leonard was able to TRAVEL to Japan, China, Brazil, Greece, Rome, Paris and many more wonderful places. So many great memories.
Leonard has a lot of friends and was loved and respected for the great man he was. Thank you all for the support and kind words these past few weeks.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Maxine, his mother-in-law Betty (Heberling) Richter, his brother and best friend Tom Piercy, his son Jody Piercy, sister-in-law Joyce (Heberling) Warren, niece Carolyn Henricks, nephews Ben Barnes and Travis (Skakles) Barnes.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 53 years Jean Piercy, his son and daughter-in-law Randy and Misty Piercy, granddaughter and little buddy Kylee (Keagan) Piercy of Butte; brother Bill (Margaret) Piercy from Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law Linda Piercy of Wise River; nephew Mark (Julie) Piercy of Gillette, WY; niece Carrie Piercy of Butte; sisters-in-law Karen (Gary) Ullman of Belgrade, Punky (Leo) Johnson of Bouse, AZ, Sandy (Pete) Royer of Gilbert, AZ, Debbie (Vince) Arkell of Bozeman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Frontier Hospice for your care and compassion.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation is assisting the family with Leonard’s final wishes.
Donations to Frontier Hospice or donors choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 27th, 2:00 P.M., at the McQueen Club.
PLEASE WEAR A MASK.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Leonard and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 PM
Thursday August 27, 2020
McQueen Athletic Club
3250 Hecla St
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 PM
Thursday August 27, 2020
McQueen Athletic Club
3250 Hecla St
Butte, Montana 59701
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Dave Anderson says
Jeannie and family members –
My condolences to you. Although I only met Leotard a couple of times back in the late 60’s in Pleasant Valley, I often think of you and your sisters in the neighborhood. May God be with all of you.
Dave says
So sorry for the misspelling.
Jim and Bonnie Opie says
Dear Jeanie and family, Jim and are sad to hear that Leonard is gone from this life. We have fond memories of dirt biking back in the 70’s. The guys called themselves the Whitehall racing team and one schmuck from Butte! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carole Plume says
Dear Jeanie,
Leonard will be so missed, while so remembered for his kind and beautiful soul. I know he’s at rest in Gods loving arms. ❤️ Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Dave & Carole Plume
Burns' says
Jean and family our hearts are broke. What a wonderful, kind and loving man. We send hugs and prayers yo you all. Love Craig and Debbie Burns 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Fritz Daily says
Jeanie, So sorry about the passing of Leonard. At least now he is at peace and rest and not in pain after the very tough battle you guys have fought for the past year. I’m sure he and Tom are visiting drinking a beer at the Met Heaven and swapping hunting and fishing stories and who shot the biggest elk and who caught the most and biggest fish! God bless you and Randy and all of your family during these trying times. My love to you and your family. You are in my prayers and thoughts. See you Thursday. Fritz & Gay
Rick Walsh says
Jeanie- Thinking of you and your family.
Rick and Sandy
John Connole says
Jeanie & family, sue & I r so terribly sorry for your lose. Even when we k ow what’s coming doesn’t make it any easier when our loved one passes. I will always miss Janet, but pain will get better for u.💐
Jackie and Mike Burke says
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John, Katie, and Cooper Burke says
Jeanie and family. So sorry for your loss. Leonard was a great man. May the good memories get you through this difficult time.
Michelle Stockton says
We are thankful to have SO many wonderful memories with Leonard and Jeanie. An amazing man, an amazing woman, an amazing couple! Leonard will not be forgotten.
We love you Jeanie! 💕
Robert, Michelle, and Trayson
Terri Brooks says
Jeannie, I am so sorry.
Terri
Rick fulton says
God bless you and your family. May all your great memories ease your pain. Rick and Patti Fulton
Larry and Jayne Krizan says
Please accept our condolences. Leonard will be missed but we’ll always remember him as the cool person he was. We’re glad we had the pleasure of knowing him.
Barb Hovis says
Jeanie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara Hovis
John Ross says
We are so sorry to hear about this. Are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anonymous says
sorry for loss prayers Lynne and Shawn LeCoure
Pattie Lambert-Kingston says
I am so sorry for your loss, Jean. He was a great man. He will be missed by many. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to the Piercy family.
Pam Gonder says
Jeanie,Walt and I are so sorry for your loss. Keep those memories close
Dan and Sue Mulholland says
So sorry for your loss of Leonard. Such a great guy! Nothing but great memories and laughs when thinking of him. Cheers Len!
Norm Tebay says
Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. I can recall many fun times when we would all get together in our “early” years.
Norm Tebay
Anonymous says
Dear jean and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Remembering fun times with the Met crew. With sympathy, Maryjo and Jerry Aleksich.
Cindy Cisneros says
I am so sorry Jean Let me know if you need anything..Cindy 406-498-7967
Patrick and Debbie Kotan says
Jean and family ~ We are so very sorry to hear about Lens passing. He was such a wonderful man and loved by so many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Heartfelt condolences and All Gods Blessings.