Leroy was born February 2. 1935 to a farming family in Skagit County. Washington State. During his days as a farmer. Leroy grew 120 acres of strawberries. 20 acres of raspberries. and 100 acres of cucumbers annually. Ei 2030 As a farmer. Leroy was unique for his time in that he provided day care for the children of the migrant farm workers that would come way up North each year to harvest his crops. He was concerned with their welfare and always tried to do the right thing by them. He also operated a restaurant and lounge in Burlington for about 10 years.