In Memory Of
Leland Cleo Workman
1924
2019
Leland Cleo Workman
November 1, 1924 — June 14, 2019
Leland Cleo (L.C.) Workman,94, Topeka, KS passed away, June 14, 2019.
Leland was born October 1, 1924 in Emporia, KS the son of Riley Cleo and India L. (Holman) Workman.
He served in the United States Navy Seabees in the 129th construction battalion in Hawaii and the Philippines during World War II
Leland married LaVonne A. Bocook on November 17, 1947 in El Dorado, KS.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad starting in 1943 in several departments until retirement in 1985.
He was a member of American Legion, Orient Lodge #51 of the Masons, Santa Fe Retired Old Timers Golf and Bowling Leagues, Sons of American Revolution (SAR) and several genealogy clubs. Leland enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
He is survived by his daughter, LaNae Workman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a son, Lance Workman.
A funeral ceremony will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. Family will greet friends one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Matfield Green Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society.
To leave a message for this family online, please visit the guestbook below button above.
Leland was born October 1, 1924 in Emporia, KS the son of Riley Cleo and India L. (Holman) Workman.
He served in the United States Navy Seabees in the 129th construction battalion in Hawaii and the Philippines during World War II
Leland married LaVonne A. Bocook on November 17, 1947 in El Dorado, KS.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad starting in 1943 in several departments until retirement in 1985.
He was a member of American Legion, Orient Lodge #51 of the Masons, Santa Fe Retired Old Timers Golf and Bowling Leagues, Sons of American Revolution (SAR) and several genealogy clubs. Leland enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
He is survived by his daughter, LaNae Workman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a son, Lance Workman.
A funeral ceremony will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. Family will greet friends one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Matfield Green Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society.
To leave a message for this family online, please visit the guestbook below button above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Leland Cleo Workman, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, June 17, 2019
9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Monday, June 17, 2019
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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