Leo Laycob, formerly of St. Louis, passed away June 10, 2009, in Denver. He was 97. Rabbi Richard Rheins officiated at the June 12 graveside service at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Leo had a wonderful capacity to love and care, his family said. He loved music, golf, bridge, politics, the stock market, FDR, and was able to the very end to converse about almost anything.
Mr. Laycob was born May 22, 1912, in Lithuania and grew up in Boston, Mass.
After graduating high school, he sold cigars across the Eastern seaboard.
Mr. Laycob moved to St. Louis when an uncle offered him a job in his millinery factory.
Following many years as an apprentice, Mr. Laycob opened his own company, Joyce Hat. Co.
He moved to Denver in 2003.
Mr. Laycob was married to his wife Blanche for 69 years. She passed away on June 11, 2006.
He is survived by his children Dr. Lawrence (Carol) Laycob of Castle Rock and Anita (Allen) Kline of Littleton; grandchildren Jordon (Kimberly) Laycob of Denver, Justin Laycob of Seattle, Todd Kline of Denver and Brent (Chiara) Kline of Denver; and great-grandsons Tanner Laycob and Julian Kline, both of Denver.
Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai.
