Leon O. Noel, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. He was born on August 31, 1931, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, to Omer Francis and Irene Gauthier Noel. He moved to Idaho Falls in 1963 to work with Electric Boat to work on the first nuclear training submarine. He served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955 in the Korean War. He married Lucille Tellier on April 23, 1955 in West Warwick, Rhode Island. He worked for Boilermakers Local 182 and retired on August 31, 1991. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 576. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, golfing, playing pool and supporting the Eagles Lodge. He spent countless hours gathering donations for Juvenile Diabetes through the Eagles. Leon was very passionate when committing to something, particularly boys youth sports. He had a positive impact to many boys over a twelve year span. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of Idaho Falls; his two sons, Ron (Jennifer) Noel of Seattle, Washington, and Ken Noel of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two brothers, Roger (Dot) Noel of West Warwick, Rhode Island, and Maurice Noel of South Carolina; one sister, Sue (Bob) Bessette of West Warwick, Rhode Island; and three grandchildren, Michelle Noel of Phoenix, Arizona, Eric Noel of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Rachel Noel of Seattle, Washington. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2013, at Christ The King Church, corner of 17th and Woodruff in Idaho Falls, with Father Raul Covarrubias, celebrant. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home, 825 E. 17th Street in Idaho Falls. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Rocky Mountain Diabetes, attention Dr. Carl Vance, 3910 Washington Parkway, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404.
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