Leo LAPLANT

LaPLANT, Leo - Passed away October 13, 2005 at the age of 84. Leo, a forth generation San Franciscan, was born on February 27, 1921. He grew up in San Francisco and developed a love of sailing on San Francisco Bay. In 1939, in college, Leo met Lucy (Lucille Storie, a fifth generation Californian), the love of his life and his best friend. They were married on December 25, 1942 in Berkeley, CA. Leo and Lucy spent their 63 years of marriage in the Bay Area, in Berkeley and Orinda. With their keen interest in travel, they enjoyed many cruises and visited 70 countries around the world. Leo's avid interest in aviation led him to obtain his private pilot's license and eventually his own airplane, enjoying many hours of flying with friends and family. His favorite times were spent entertaining his many close friends, attending Cal football games and enjoying frequent family gatherings. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor, his warm smile and his love for his wife and family. Leo is survived by his adored wife of 63 years, Lucy; his children, Michael LaPlant (Michele) of San Diego, Susan O'Connor (Paul) of S. Lake Tahoe and Julie Henderson (Bob) of Hawaii and Berkeley. He will be missed by his six grandchildren, Shawn, Ryan, Andrew and Stephanie LaPlant, and Laureen and Kevin O'Connor. Published in the San Francisco Chronicle from 10/22/2005 - 10/23/2005.