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Married to John F. Leonard. Fondly refered to by him as "Queen" or "Queenie."

Son of William Leonard. Husband of Isobella Leonard. John (Jack) Leonard was born in London, England on March 1, 1881 and arrived in Vancouver in 1899. In his early adult life, he worked in logging camps in the B.C. interior and as a contractor in Salmon Arm, B.C. After service in Europe during World War I, he returned to Canada and obtained a teacher's certificate. He began teaching in Cloverdale and later taught in Langley. He was a composer of operettas and conducted musical performances of his compositions at John Oliver High School (Vancouver) and Langley High School.

Father of John F. Leonard. Moved to Samon Arm, B.C. from Croyden, England in 1899. He was the founder of the Samon Arm Masonic Lodge. His family consisted of himself, his wife, five sons and two daughters.
Term Source: Archival Records. John Leonard Collection. (A Scrap Book, News article "Reg Leonard: A Pioneer Remembered". ; 981.1.7 (paper note attached to photo in metal frame).