T. Leon Vines, 70, a longtime Wenatchee Valley resident, died suddenly on Sunday night, September 12, 2010, in Wenatchee, WA. He was born on July 20, 1940, at Melbourne, AR to the late Woodrow and Violet (Hall) Vines. He moved to Washington State as a youngster with his parents and sister. Leon was schooled in East Wenatchee and enjoyed lunches with his former classmates. He was married for 30 years to Jo Ruth Trotter of Cashmere and from this union came a daughter, Lisa. Leon worked in the Ingot Plant at Alcoa Wenatchee Works for over 33 years before retiring. Following his retirement, he moved to Selah and married again, to Barbara Dorrel. She preceded him in death in November of 2005. Leon returned to make his home in Wenatchee in 2006, and met Betty Purdom, while they were visiting their mothers at Blossom Valley. Betty and Leon enjoyed many laughs together. Leon is survived by his special companion, Betty Purdom of Wenatchee; his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Russ Ogle and his grandson, Brett Ogle, all of Wenatchee; his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Debbie Vines of East Wenatchee and their children, Josh, Meaghan, Troy and Baby Kaiden; his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Darrel Patrick of Kirkland and their children, Jill (Bill) Perkins, Ryan (Tina) Patrick and Aiden and Quinn Patrick; and of course, his Boston Terrier, JR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow in 1996, and Violet in 2009; and his infant sister, Carolyn. The family would like to say a special ”Thank You” to Shawn Ballard and his crew for all their efforts in trying to bring Dad back to us. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., at the Wenatchee City Cemetery, with Chaplain Scott Langager officiating. Friends who wish, may make memorial donations in his name to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Friends are invited to sign in or leave a memory for the family online by visiting www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee. Share