John Nicolaas Leydsman, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in Provo, Utah.  John was born October 23, 1937 in East Orange, New Jersey to Nicolaas Leydsman and Margaretha Petronella Leydsman.  He is a graduate of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California and attended UCLA.

John married Bonnie Jean Christianson on November 28, 1981 in Provo, Utah.  He was blessed with eight children, 24 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  His family was his greatest priority and they will miss him greatly.

He started his career at IBM.  He moved into computer and software sales and was a top saleman for several technology companies over the years.  He also enjoyed golf, fishing, watching sports, politics, running and baseball.  He always supported his family in their pursuits.  He loved to watch his son, Michael, play baseball.

John was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life.  He served a 2 ½ year mission to the Netherlands and enjoyed serving in the Provo Temple and in various callings in the church.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; children, Laura (John) Griffiths, Dana Zundel, Mark (Angel) Webb, David (Cindy) Leydsman, Trish (Robert) Bigler, Christopher Leydsman, and Michael Leydsman.  He is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ray (Kathy) Leydsman, Anita (Paul) Barker, and Ron (Mauria) Leydsman.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem West Stake Center, 695 South 300 West, Salem, Utah.  Family and friends may visit at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service.  Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.