Dr. Leonard Vincent Borland
June 19, 1933 ~ May 25, 2022
Dr. Leonard Vincent Borland 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Rosary will be Tuesday, 7:00 pm, May 31, 2022, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Graveside Service and entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Wichita, KS.
Charles and Elizabeth (Seiler) Borland homesteaded in the small town of Keyapaha, SD where Leonard was born on June 19, 1933. Leonard attended a one room country school and graduated from Winner high school. He went onto graduate from University of South Dakota, completing his formal education at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery.
In 1959 he opened a family practice office in Felicity, Ohio. In 1971 he took a residency in Radiology in South Bend, IN.
In 1974 Leonard moved his family to Wichita, where he spent 38 years as a Radiologist at Riverside and Newton Medical Centers. Leonard’s life passion was nurturing his beloved family along with providing treatment for the many patients he encountered. He also enjoyed spending time in South Dakota with his extended family.
Dr. Borland was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Borland; brothers, Melvin, Charles, Harold and Ervin.
He is survived by loving wife of 56 years, Betty. In addition, by his son, Eric (Connie) Borland; daughter, Traci (Chris) Robinson, all of Wichita, KS; son, Matthew Borland (Reggie Bryant, Jr) of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, James (Mallory) Borland, Amy (Michael) Purvis, and Andrea (Bryan) Rhodes all of Wichita, Olivia Borland of St. Louis, MO, Mackenzie Borland, Brendan Robinson and Vincent Kuhlman, both of Wichita, KS; great-grandchildren, Claire, Sam and Anna Borland, Connor, Caroline, and Reagan Purvis, Carter and expected great-grandchild, Rhodes, all of Wichita.
A special thanks to all those who provided care to Leonard and his family during his time of illness. The care and compassion shown is appreciated by the entire family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211; The Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214.
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I was a student at NMC in the early 2000s. I learned so much from “Dr. B!” He was such a sweet, intelligent and funny man and loved to tell stories. We all enjoyed learning from him. I am sorry to hear of his passing and wish to send my condolences to the family. He was a man who touched so many lives, and I am sorry for your loss.
I worked with Dr. Borland at Newton Medical Center as a department director. II knew him to be generous, thoughtful and committed to his patients and loving to his family. He was a cheerful person who was always a fair minded problem solver as we collaborated. I missed him when he retired, but was glad he could spend more time with his beloved family. My condolences are extended to his dear wife and family. May God comfort you. With fond memories and deep respect, Robetta Trapp
I worked with ‘Dr. B’ for so many years at NMC. He was such a kind, caring, compassionate man. He was such a great guy to work with. He was always there when needed. He will be missed by so many, but especially by the family that he loved so much. My condolences to you Betty, and the rest of the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jan Elliott