Leonard Duane Pancheri left this life on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his home in Cascade, Idaho, with his mother at his side. Leonard was born December 5, 1955 to the late Duane Pancheri and his mother Laura Pancheri. He grew up in Melba on the family farm and attended Melba Schools graduating in 1974. In his life Leonard enjoyed working on the farm and also his time spent working as a warden at the Idaho State Penitentiary Leonard had a love for life. He enjoyed racing a fast machine-be it a 3-wheeler, a 4-wheeler or his motorcycle. He also enjoyed snowmobiling with family and friends. In his later years he loved fishing and taking rides on his razor. He always had a story to tell and loved visiting with his many friends. His friends and his family will feel a great loss. As a young boy Leonard played taps on his trumpet at the Melba Cemetery for the Memorial Day celebrations and as part of the Honors given to Veterans who had passed away. He is survived by his three children: Matthew, Rebbecca and Kristopher; six grandchildren; his mother Laura Pancheri; sisters Loraine Neal and Lori Hadley; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son Jared Duane Pancheri; his father Duane Pancheri; and grandparents Joe and Diantha Pancheri. A family viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, September 25 at Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N Midland Blvd in Nampa. All friends and family are invited to a celebration of Leonard's life to be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25 at the Melba Cemetery. Service: Friday, September 25, 2015 11:00 a.m. Melba Cemetery Baseline Road Melba, Idaho