Leila Baucum Seal

Leila Baucum Seal was born in Vernal, Utah, July 24, 1928, to Wiley and Irene Baucum, and was raised on a ranch in Western Colorado where her family homesteaded the land of what is now known as Dinosaur Colorado. She went to visit our lord on August 20, 2024. She was a life long member of the Episcopal Church. Leila attended a one-room school house through the eighth grade with the same teacher. She was always the only student in her grade school class. She moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming and lived with her maternal grandmother to attend high school. She then attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Leila married William A. (Bill) Seal, Jr. on November 24 1950 in Vernal, Utah. Bill was in the oil exploration business and they moved quite a bit during their early married years. Bill died in Midland Texas on May 11, 2010. Leila is survived by her children, Jeffrey T. Seal and wife Nancy of Buda, Texas; Craig C. Seal of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Sally Seal Opachan and husband Mark of Midland, and grandchildren Alexis Lee Opachan and Ryan Opachan. She was predeceased in death by her son Bradford W. Seal of Glenwood Springs Colorado. Leila always enjoyed spending time at the family house in the Wyoming mountains, surrounded by family, friends, and beautiful scenery. Leila was an avid bridge player and enjoyed monthly games with her bridge group. Leila worked as the Executive Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Midland and was Executive Director for Volunteers in Midland. She was the tour guide and Public Relations Officer for the Museum of the Southwest. Leila was in the tour business for over 30 years, and guided tours to countries around the world. Leila served on the vestry of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Midland. Leila was a member of the Junior League of Midland. She served as President of the following organizations: Texas State Council of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International: Holy Trinity Episcopal Churchwoman: Ladies Auxiliary of Midland Country Club; Permian Basin Geological and Geophysical Auxiliary; Contemporary Study Club; and was the first female president of Midland Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Please send memorials for Leila to: Centennial Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Attn Leila Seal Donations, P.O. Box 231, Centennial, Wyoming 82055.

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Leila Baucum Seal

July 24, 1928 - August 20, 2024