FJELSTUL, Leslie (Les) Craig

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 08/31/2012 Leslie Craig Fjelstul, 63, died peacefully at his home in Lakeside when his kidneys failed. He was born Aug. 1, 1948, in Decorah, Iowa to the late Vernon Leslie and Frances Arline (Halverson) Fjelstul. As a young man, Les served during the Vietnam War in The United States Army. When he was honorably discharged from the Army he had achieved the rank of Sergeant and was the recipient of several medals including: The National Defense Service Medal; The Vietnam Service Medal; The Vietnam Campaign Medal; The Army Commendation Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. In the early 1980s Les moved to Arizona and worked as a bounty hunter and bail bondsman. He was known as one of the best in the state and his family was so proud of the hard work he did to provide for them. Many referred to him as a “true gentleman” who was respected and loved by all who knew him. Les is survived by his wife, Louise Hughes of Lakeside; three children: Michele Sandoval of Show Low, Chris Moxcey of Texas, Scott (Brandi) Fjelstul of Hopkinton, Iowa; six grandchildren: Christina, Shelby, Richard, Kayla, Andrea, Danica; two sisters: Becky Sundermier of Mason City, Iowa, Kathy Craig of Mesa; two brothers: Dave Fjelstul of Glendale and Jeff Fjelstul of Pawnee, Ill. Along with his parents, Les was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Fjelstul. Private family services will be held but, wish to thank everyone for all of the sympathies they have received from their community of friends and are especially grateful for the prayers offered up on their behalf. Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel of Show Low handled arrangements. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit website www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.