November 27th, 1936 – October 5th, 2020

Len loved this prayer:

“Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen” Matthew 6:9-15 NKJV

Leonard Lovgren was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, WA on 11/27/1936 and left for his heavenly reward on 10/05/2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Marie Lovgren, his brothers, Gerald and Donald Lovgren, and his beloved son-in-law, Brad Pederson.

Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bette; daughters Joyce (Liam) Purefoy, Janice (Thomas) Kvamme; grandchildren Andrew Pederson, Michael (Nicole) Pederson, Holly (Brandon) Holmes, David (Hannah) Kvamme, Marian (Colton) Davis, Stephen, Theodore, Juliana Kvamme; six great-grandchildren;
and countless family and friends.

Leonard graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma in 1956. He served in the WA National Guard for 8 years. He was employed by St. Regis Industrial Supply and worked as an outside salesman, retiring after 45 years. A devoted Christian, he was an active member of Faith Temple Open Bible Church early on, and then Life Center Assembly for the last 40 years.

Each person Leonard met became a friend, and his smile and friendly personality would brighten every one’s day.
Being raised on a farm, he learned to work hard, and he could do and fix anything. He was a man of the highest integrity and loyalty, and volunteered his time with many charities.. He also loved sports, and hiking and camping in the mountains.

He looks forward to meeting YOU again in Heaven.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”

Psalms 23:1-6 NLT