Ian "Bubba" A. Leaning, 57, of Laurel Lane died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Kingston Hospital. Born March 28, 1955 in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, he was the son of Edward Leaning and the late Hettie Leaning. An area resident since 1999 he previously resided in Pittsburgh, PA. He earned a Masters in Business Administration from Trinity College in Washington, DC; an Electrical Engineering Degree at Germiston Technical College. Accredited South African Industrial Technicians Degree, Johannesburg, South Africa. A decorated Veteran of the South African Armed Forces; he served 23 years in active combat and special forces. Duly served and ranked as Captain in 22 Squadron, Special Air Service, and awarded in Counter Insurgency Long and Short Range operations. He was recognized by US Government for his services as a consultant to the US Armed Forces on a Anti Terrorism Task Force during 9/11. He was currently employed as a Operations Manager of the Nortlite Corp. of Cohoes. A former Elder of Katsbaan Reformed Church. He was a former employee of Solite and a former member of the Saugerties Planning Board. He was fluent in 9 languages.
Besides his Father, Survivors include his wife, the former Irene Starr, with whom he recently celebrated his 14th Wedding Anniversary. 4 Sons: Kenneth of United Kingdom,Garth of South Africa, Owen and Erik both of Saugerties. 3 Daughters: Frances of United Kingdom, Olivia and Elizabeth Starr Westwood, both of Saugerties. 3 Sisters: Elise Scholtz, Rebecca Botha, and Denise Griffiths. 7 Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. He was predeceased by a Son: Malcolm Leaning.
His Funeral Service will be held 3:15 PM Saturday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc. Cor. Of John & Lafayette Sts. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM. Family suggests donations in his memory be made to the Leaning Children's Educational Fund in c/o Irene A. Leaning. Expressions of condolence may be sent to Ian’s Memory page @www.seamonwilseyfuneralhome.com
Ian "Bubba" A. Leaning, 57, of Laurel Lane died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Kingston Hospital. Born March 28, 1955 in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, he was the son of Edward Leaning and the late Hettie Leaning. An area resident since 1999 he previously resided in Pittsburgh, PA. He earned a Masters in Business Administration from Trinity College in Washington, DC; an Electrical Engineering Degree at Germiston Technical College. Accredited South African Industrial Technicians Degree, Johannesburg, South Africa. A decorated Veteran of the South African Armed Forces; he served 23 years in active combat and special forces. Duly served and ranked as Captain in 22 Squadron, Special Air Service, and awarded in Counter Insurgency Long and Short Range operations. He was recognized by US Government for his services as a consultant to the US Armed Forces on a Anti Terrorism Task Force during 9/11. He was currently employed as a Operations Manager of the Nortlite Corp. of Cohoes. A former Elder of Katsbaan Reformed Church. He was a former employee of Solite and a former member of the Saugerties Planning Board. He was fluent in 9 languages.
Besides his Father, Survivors include his wife, the former Irene Starr, with whom he recently celebrated his 14th Wedding Anniversary. 4 Sons: Kenneth of United Kingdom,Garth of South Africa, Owen and Erik both of Saugerties. 3 Daughters: Frances of United Kingdom, Olivia and Elizabeth Starr Westwood, both of Saugerties. 3 Sisters: Elise Scholtz, Rebecca Botha, and Denise Griffiths. 7 Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. He was predeceased by a Son: Malcolm Leaning.
His Funeral Service will be held 3:15 PM Saturday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc. Cor. Of John & Lafayette Sts. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM. Family suggests donations in his memory be made to the Leaning Children's Educational Fund in c/o Irene A. Leaning. Expressions of condolence may be sent to Ian’s Memory page @www.seamonwilseyfuneralhome.com
