Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....English , Leslie Fred      November 23, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
English, Leslie Fred     
1922 - 2005 
 
Leslie Fred English 
Mar. 12, 1922 - Nov. 23, 2005 

Born in Los Angeles, California, Leslie attended local schools in the El Monte 
area, and married, Jean Elizabeth Hayes before moving to Delano in 1951. He 
worked as a distributor for Mobile Oil Company and later for Beacon Oil 
Company for 24 years as marketing manager of crude oil supply. In 1958 he 
began exploring independently for oil and gas in Kern and Tulare Counties. In 
1962 he founded and incorporated Mission Oil, an oil and gas exploration and 
production company still in business today. In the late 70s and early 80s he 
often testified in Washington DC before a full senate on behalf of independent 
refineries and oil companies. Leslie was an airman in the National Guard and a 
proud and active member of: The Knights of Columbus; the Rotary Club; the 
Young Republicans of Los Angeles; The Elks Club; the Jonathan Club of Los 
Angeles; the Petroleum Club and the American Legion. He is predeceased by his 
son, Ralph Vincent English. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, of 59 
years; his daughters, Marion Abbott of Napa, CA; Susan Beck of Burkburnett, 
TX; Rosemary Bergson of Jackson, CA; Bethanne Makohin of San Anselmo, CA; 
Cecilia Parker of Elk Grove, CA and his son Terrence Emmett of Bakersfield, 
CA; 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grand- children, numerous nieces and nephews; a 
brother, Allan English of Sacramento, CA; and a sister, Mary Louise Wells of 
LaVerne, CA. Leslie will be remembered for his devotion to his wife and 
family, his love for his religion and community and his passion for exploring 
for oil in the central valley. He will be missed more than words can express. 
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kyle Terry 
and the staff at Delano Skilled Nursing for the years of excellent care and 
support, which Les received. Viewing Monday, November 28th, from 5:00-7:00 
p.m., at Delano Mortuary, 790 Browning Rd. Delano. Rosary services will be 
held following the viewing 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. 
Marys Catholic Church, Tuesday, November 29th,10:00 a.m. Internment following 
the service at North Kern Cemetery. Donations in his name may be made to the 
American Heart Association. 

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Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/27/2005.  


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