"Well dad it has been eight years today since you left me. I miss you as much as I did eight years ago. I know we will see each other again one day . Take care of mom grandmom Rufus Sonya and Rick for me until we see each other again! Miss and love you lots!"
In loving memory of
Rev. Leslie Eugene Dye
July 30, 1927 - March 6, 2010
Rev. Leslie Eugene Dye, 82, died on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Great River Medical Center's-Klein Center in Burlington, Iowa.
Born on July 30, 1927 in Unionville, Illinois he was the son of Rufus Sr. and Margie Ellen Kirkpatrick Dye. He married Linda Gail Scott. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2008.
Rev. Dye has gone home to be with his wife, Linda. A lifelong minister who has touched so many through his ministry, love and compassion will remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.
Survivors include one son, Mark (Christine) Dye of Burlington; one daughter, Gail (Jay) Leininger of Sanger, Texas; two grandchildren, Justin Dye and Ashley Elliott; one great-granddaughter, Savannah Dye and one brother, Rufus Dye of Austin, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, brothers and sisters.
According to his wishes, the body of Rev. Dye has been cremated. The cremains will be scatter at sea off the Coast of San Diego County where Gene and Linda will be together again.
Tributes
"Happy birthday dad! I really miss you a lot ! I miss all our talks and the great advice you always would give me. I love and miss you lots! Gail"
"Happy Father's Day dad. I miss you very much dad! Love you"