Information about Leslie Jasper Mace

Historical Information about Leslie Jasper Mace

Born on May 30, 1935, in Pacific Grove, California, during the depths of the Great Depression)

Born to Theodore Roosevelt (Ted) Mace and Eula Mae (Robertson) Mace

Spent his boyhood years in the Keystone/Torrence area of California

In 1945 Leslie Jasper Mace’s family moved back to Springfield, Missouri. 

Les married Virginia Sue Dunaway on May 26, 1956.  They took Route 66 to California for their honeymoon.

Education and Work Experience

Graduated with B.S. in Industrial Engineering at Missouri State University where he is recognized as a “Golden Bear”

Worked with his father, Ted, in California in various venues: Shipyards/Railroad/Service Station Car Lot

Les graduated from high school, attended Missouri State University, and then worked for his dad who was a car dealer at the time

Worked for an Engineering company (designed electrical substations)

Held a job with Eagle Picher Company (mining). Served in Quality Control for a plant in New Mexico. (made listening devices for military used in Viet Nam)

1970: bought out his dad’s business: Surplus Auto Parts (Gov’t surplus): Nutz & Boltz

Also worked in heavy equipment sales & appraisals

Published Works

Published “Les’ Tall Tales” a book about family memories including a story about his Uncle Leslie

Currently working on ““LES’ “66” TALEz”