Leslie Alan Driscoll (Les) left this world surrounded by family on February 15, 2026.

He was born May 24, 1935 to Tom and Hazel Driscoll in Portland, Oregon. His sisters (and brother) were Barbara, (Steve) Smith, Evelyn (Al) Lynn, Lois (Ron) Kaino, Virginia (Corky) Wilson, Beverly (Dallas) Johnson, and Ken Driscoll. They have all preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Ava.

The family lived in Portland where his parents were working building Liberty Ships. At the end of World War 2 the family moved to Ocean Park, Wa. He entered the 7th grade and then went on to graduate from Ilwaco High School where he was class president and lettered in football, track, and basketball, He was the quarterback in 1952 when Ilwaco was undefeated and won the state championship.

Les began working on Willapa Bay in the shellfish industry and worked for Eberhardt Oyster, Wiegardt Brothers. Bell Oyster Co, EH Bendickson, Cornell Crab Pot, and Northern Oyster Co. This made it possible for him to pay for his way through college.

After a Navy Recruiter came to visit him in Ocean Park, Les decided to attend the UW where he was in Naval ROTC. At the university he earned letters in track, gymnastics, and basketball. He was a member of the big "W" Club, and Pi Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Les was invited to try out for the Olympics but by that time he had begun his teaching and coaching career with Seattle Public Schools and worked at West Seattle High School where he taught P.E. and Health, was department head, and coached football, track, and gymnastics. His teams won city and state championships, he received many awards, and was also chosen "coach of the year." He was a member of many professional organizations.

After retiring from teaching, Les and family moved to Ilwaco, Washington. There he served as an Ilwaco CIty Council member and also worked in the family oyster business. Les was a member of the Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church and served as an officer.

His survivors include his wife Ann whom he married in 1959, sons Dennis and Dan (Linda), and granddaughter Shannon.