Leland Bayard Covin, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Leland was born May 23, 1934 in Hanford, CA to Cless and Ruby (Malm) Covin. He was employed with Occidental Petroleum on an offshore rig for 5 years. A creative and fun loving person with a great sense of humor he will be missed by all. A loving husband of 34 years to JoAnn Covin of Show Low; Loving father to sons, Jim (Doroles) Covin of Los Angeles, CA, Bob (Lisa Ann) Covin of Riverside, CA; Daughter, Julie Covin of Riverside, CA as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members and friends. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, April 20, 2009 at Owens Livingston Mortuary-White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th St., Show Low.