This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Leon, Maynard, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6582/mb.ashx Message Board Post: June 4, 2013 The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Alan Leon Alan Leon "Big Al", 69, of Lincoln City passed away March 23, 2013 of natural causes. Al was born April 18, 1943 in Orange Texas to Ralph and Barbara (Maynard) Leon. The family would relocate to California where they raised Al and his brother Geoff. The family spent many years exploring and traveling the world. Over the years Al worked as a fisherman, owned "Big Al's Appliance Repair", was an addiction counselor, an ordained minister, and so much more. Al had many varied interests, and some awesome points of view. He loved to share his life stories, but as he told a friend "I always keep a chapter to myself". So in Al's own words this is all about Al. "Chronologically challenged 21 year old long haired/bearded ordained biker hippie who loves to think. My grocery getter is a 8:71 blown 496 BBC in a Pro-Street 1967 Chevy step side PU. I'm about playin' my 6 string Gibson, Fender, Epi, Michael Tobias 6 string guitars and 4, 5,and 6 string Basses...building trophy winning ultra fasssssssssssssst Harleys, inboards, vintage cages and pickups. I luv to paint (including fine art) with airbrushes, brushes and guns. Speakin' of which, I'm way into exotic pieces, guns and otherwise. My righteous crib was designed and built by me. I believe in the ol' adage (if you want it done right, ya gotta do it yourself) . I'm into Shamanism, The Cosmos and Creator, Einstein and Spinoza, the blues, rock n' roll, jazz and life in all it is or can be...... or not. White light and love to you all, Crazy Al from So. Cal." Al had no children, and was predeceased by his parents, and brother. He is survived by many friends and caregivers. A celebration of Al's life will be held June 8, 2013 in Otis. For location and directions please contact Chris Willis at 360-904-5130. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.