Lee (Leland) Bruce Farnsworth

Born: May 14th, 1937

Died: June 12th, 2024

Obituary

Leland Farnsworth Obituary
Leland B. Farnsworth

May 14, 1937 - June 12, 2024

CITRUS HEIGHTS, California - Leland B. Farnsworth born in Sacramento May 14, passed away June 12, 2024.

As a proud Sacramentan, Lee graduated from McClatchy High School and Sacramento State University where Lee was a journalism major and two-sport athlete. He served in the US Army stationed in Germany for three years. Lee worked in the insurance / financial planning industry for over 40 years, holding a number of executive positions.

Lee's most affectionately remembered for his passionate dedication to sports. He was a high school basketball and football referee, a distinguished member of the Northern California Officials Association and coached youth sports. Throughout his life Lee played competitive sports: basketball, baseball, fast and slow pitch softball. Into his eighties, Lee played with the Golden Seniors Softball Club as well as volunteered with Sheriff's Department and Sutter's Fort.

Lee is preceded in death by Elinor, his wife of forty years. He's survived by his three children: Jeff, Susie, and Scott, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lee is survived by his second wife Vivian and a bonus family of a daughter - Kimberly, three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

Final arrangements are family only

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