Biography
Les was born January 25, 1950, in Idaho Falls to Doyle Louis Bingham and Mary Mabel Haskell. Les grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High School in 1968. Les attended Idaho State University for a period before joining the United States Navy. After returning to Idaho Falls in the late 70s, Les married Gail Lancaster and enjoyed many hobbies like bowling, fishing, and golfing.
Les also loved painting and spent many hours sharing his love of art with anyone he could. He volunteered at The Art Museum, Eagle Rock Art Guild and Skyline High School’s Art Department. He held various leadership positions, including the President of the Eagle Rock Art Guild in 2010, and was a Board of Directors member for the Eagle Rock Art Guild and The Art Museum. In 2019, Les won Best of Show for his painting of 65th South at the 11th biennial ART Idaho statewide competition.