Leslie Doyle Goolsbee, 89, of Waco, died Friday, October 4, 2019 in Waco.
Celebration of Leslie’s life: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 6328 N. Gholson Rd., in Waco with Rev. Charles Howard officiating.
Leslie was born January 08, 1930 in Waco to George W. and Myrtle (Brown) Goolsbee.
He proudly served his county in The United States Air Force in Japan, Germany and especially being a part of the Berlin Air Lift. After family, he was happiest hunting and fishing. Until recently he hunted in Colorado since 1958. Part of this was taking and teaching his grandchildren and their friends the joy and the art of hunting. Very early in life, he learned the art of the cattle business with hauling cattle to Fort Worth on his own since he was 12. After that and for the majority of his working life was in home remodeling sales, primarily for A-1 Builders.
Leslie was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, G.W., Harold and John D; and sister, Opal.
He is survived by his daughters, Janice Regian, Jeanne Snodgrass, Charlotte Bauman and Robyn Elwood; grandchildren, great-grand children and great-great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the nurses of Hillcrest ICU and Dr. Buck.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior or Salvation Army.
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I knew Leslie in high school—he was such a gentleman.
Peggy Mesaros Porter
Charlotte,
So sorry about your Dad! Praying for you and your family.
Love,
Janice Gilleland Mayberry
Janice,
Thank you for thoughts and prayers.
Les will always be a wonderful part of our lives and will always be my “Fernando”, a name I gave him on one of our trips to Acapulco, and he would always laugh when I called him that. Ron and I have great memories of working with him and his close friendship with Joe, Ron’s dad. We certainly shared many fun times. Ron especially will remember sharing many years on a deer lease with Les and Joe and all the great weekends there for many, many years. Robyn, you know how much we loved him, and you. God Bless your whole family.
Ron and Jan Herbelin
Thank you Ron and Jan for sharing those great memories of dad. We did have some special times together didn’t we. I know dad thought highly of you both and he had such a special relationship with Joe.
Sending love your way,
Robyn
I’m so sorry for your loss and you are in my praye
rs sincerely RUBY PATRICK
Ruby,
Thank you for your kind words and prayers Ruby.
Sending blessings your way,
The Goolsbee girls
Prayers for the family as you prepare for the memorial service and say your goodbyes.