Leon Claude Covell IV, age 31 years, Omaha. Died unexpectedly December 23, 2006.

Preceded in death by mother, Ellen Blair and grandparents, Beverly and Jane Blair. Survived by wife, Leona Covell; daughter, Aisling Ellen; son Seanan James; father Leon C. Covell III and stepmother, Valerie Dolan; sister, Jane and husband Jason Robin; grandparents M.V. and Bill Parham; numerous friends in the San Diego area, as well as many friends and relatives in Omaha, including his children’s beloved grandmother Maylow Phillips.

Leon, known to friends and family as Lee, grew up in La Costa and attended San Dieguito High School. He enjoyed attending USC football games with his dad. Lee was a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a degree in history and was working toward his master’s degree. Lee excelled in his job as an accountant specialist at InfoUSA.

Memorial Service Saturday, January 13, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Michaels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arch Halfway House, 604 South 37th Street, Omaha, NE 68105.

—from a San Diego Union-Tribune obituary