Leslie " Les" Cabler
Leslie “Les� Cabler, age 73, of Carrington, ND, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Leslie Arthur Cabler was born on May 14, 1938 in East Orange, NJ. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served in SE Asia in multiple combat tours. Les served 25 years, retiring from service in Minot, ND, in 1979 with the rank of Senior Master Sargent. On November 12, 1958, Les was united in marriage to Katherine Cunningham at Winooski, VT. They lived in several places during their marriage including Minot and Devils Lake, ND. In 1997, they moved to Carrington where Les retired from Snap-on Tools after 20 years, where he was in industrial sales, covering all of ND and surrounding states. He enjoyed flying, fishing, hunting, woodworking, and spending time in the yard. Les loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #25, and Ducks Unlimited, all in Carrington. Les will be remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Kathy of Carrington; three sons, John Cabler and Les (Joyce) Cabler, both of Carrington, and James (Patty) Cabler of Lonsdale, MN; nine grandchildren, John Jr., Tammy, Chantelle, Tina, Josh (Kristin), Levi (Mindy), Roger (Jamie), Marie (Vince), and Michael; and twelve great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Mannie, Armond, Kanin, Korbyn, Cady, Jaydin, Jordis, Samantha, Nick, Gia, and Nevin.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM INTERMENT: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND |
Posted Condolences:
name: wayne r brekke
Date: 12/30/2011
Message: thank you Les.
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name: Ann Westcott
Date: 12-22-11
Message: Dear Sis and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Our Lord and Savior has a plan for all of us. May His love surround you during this time of sorrow.Â
               Love, Ann & David
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Name: Nicole Adam~Wimble
Date: 12-21-2011
Message: Aunt Kathy,
I can not find the words to begin to tell you how sorry I am. Uncle Les will leave footprints on many Souls including mine. I send you my peace, love, and prayers.
Love, Nicole
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Name: Wes Kahl
Date: 12/21/2011
Message: Kathy, I am terribly sorry about your loss .Having gone through it just recently I know what you are experiencing. Am in California now and must miss Les's funeral bu tmy thoughts are with you.
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Name: PAUL I MAYNARD JR
Date: 12-21-2011
Message: Sis, We are so very sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Please call when you feel up to it. All our love and prayers.
Muffy and Paul
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Name: Dodi Wiesz
Date: 12/21/11
Message: My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Les was a great guy.
I remember the time when I needed bourbon to make bbq sauce and I asked if he would give me some & the bad time he gave me. We had a good laugh over it. You guys were both great when my dad passed away 7 yrs ago. I will be thinking about you god bless
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Name: Cindy Willows-Murdock
Date: 12/21/11
Message: Sending my thoughts, prayers deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. I only had the pleasure of meeting Les a few times but what an incredible man. We shared some great laughter and wonderful memories. I know my angel Willy was there to greet him with love and laughter and I can only imagine the stories that are being shared. May the memories you treasure help sustain you through the times ahead. RIP Les - your legacy will live on forever. Love to all - Cindy Willows-Murdock
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Name: Colleen and terry Dockter
Date: 12/21/2011
Message: Our prayers are with you Tina and family
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Name: Brent and Anita Nettleton
Date: 12-20-2011
Message: We are extremely blessed and honored to have spent time with such an amazing man. He was a loving and caring man who opened his home and his heart to all that he met. We were fortunate enough to have been treated as part of his family and cherish each and every moment shared and memory made. We will miss him dearly and want to extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to all.Â
Thank you all for sharing him with us. We know that he is now watching over us and spending time with Ashley and Brandon and telling them stories about all the events of the past.Â
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Name: Tina
Date: 12-20-2011
Message: Bumpy we miss you with all our hearts. Wish we could tell you we love you more.Â