Leslie Mullins

Leslie Mullins 1918 - 2008 beloved husband, father and grandfather passed gently on Sept. 18, 2008, his great and immeasurably kind heart coming to rest just 26 days shy of his 90th birthday. Les was a native San Franciscan and graduate of Mission High School where he quarterbacked their football team to the 1936 City Championship prior to attending the University of San Francisco. In 1941, he married the love of his life, Eleanor Dorsett, and their 67-year marriage serves as an inspiration to all who know them. Les adored his three children, Patricia (Clarence), Tim (Judy) and Michael (Laura), as well as his three grandchildren, Doug (Elizabeth), Tim and Eliana. He also leaves behind his brother Donald (Sharlene). He loved to tell us hilarious 'sea stories' of his days in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served as a physical education instructor alongside world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. He also loved to dispense his famous 'cure' for hiccups, a skill he would sometimes share with total strangers. His 'behind-the-scenes' tours of his beloved San Francisco were legendary and unforgettable. Les was a creative and successful advertising executive for more than 40 years, leading such accounts as Schlitz and Burgermeister beers, Pepsi Cola and Dole Pineapple. He had a passion for his work but also enjoyed 20 years of retirement which included lots of golf, travels with 'Ellie' and a full measure of time with his family. Les was a devoted 49er and Giants fan and enjoyed sharing his Niner season tickets with his family and friends. We celebrate the life of this wonderful man and will miss his love, guidance and bountiful good humor. We are all blessed and better off for having had him in our lives.

03/31/09 Submitted by: James Demerin

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