San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Utterback, Leonard Wesley "Len" August 3 2004
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The Record  August 7, 2004
Stockton
Leonard Wesley Utterback 
May 21, 1929 - August 3, 2004



Leonard Utterback, 75, was born in Jefferson Township, Ohio on May 21, 1929, 
and passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in Stockton, CA. Len held over 36 years 
of dedicated service with the United States Government. He served over 20 years 
in the United States Air Force, where he earned the Army Occupation Medal, 
National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal, Outstanding Unit Award and the Meritorious Service Medal, along 
with numerous other commendations. During 16 years in the United States Postal 
Service, he was presented with the Superior Accomplishment Award and two 
Special Achievement Awards, along with many letters of recognition and 
appreciation. Len was extremely pleased to be a member of the fellowship of 
Alcoholics Anonymous, with 23 years, 11 months and 20 days of continuous 
sobriety. His daily dedication to the Big Book, the Twelve by Twelve and 
service to others, allowed him to become an inspiration to many members, and 
Len will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Len left this world with an 
acceptance and serenity that his life was in his Higher Power's hands. Due to 
his strong personal beliefs and the support of his loving wife, Len passed in 
the comforts of home, happy and at peace. As a family, we are devastated by his 
loss and hope only to be able to walk our lives attempting to hold the peace 
and unity he shared with us daily.
Len is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Patricia Utterback; his 
children, Clay and Laura Utterback and Mark and Michelle Utterback, all of 
Stockton, CA and Drew and Barbie Utterback of Valley Springs, CA; his 
grandchildren, Alicia Straub, Marisa and Zoie Utterback, Mark Jr. and Amanda 
Utterback, Lance Utterback and Tanya and Heather Dirks; siblings, Lennette Hall 
of Sarasota, Florida, Lane and Dick Ahlers of Ontario, Canada, Ed and Carol 
Utterback and Guy and Beth Utterback of Jefferson, Township, Ohio and many 
nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Alano Club of Stockton, 1812 Mt. Diablo 
Avenue, Stockton on August 14, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests individuals make a donation in Len's 
name to either Hospice of San Joaquin or the Alano Club of Stockton. 
 




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