Death Notice: Kenneth Douglas Leash, The Dalles

Doug Leash passed away on Feb. 4. Our community lost one of its most stalwart citizens that day. Leash helped save St. Peter’s Landmark from the wrecking ball in 1971. He served as the President of Old St. Peter’s Landmark Preservation, Inc. for some 50 years. The nonprofit has maintained the former Catholic church as a public events space and preserved the historical integrity of the building. It is unquestionably one of the most iconic buildings in the Gorge. It would have been rubble without the efforts of Leash and other local citizens. We took this photo in November of 2020. Doug was steadfast when it came to the protection and care of the Landmark.

Kenneth Douglas Leash, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on February 4, 2022. A celebration of life to be held later this Spring. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.