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Louise M. Leggett
Graveside services for Louise M. Leggett, 86, of Winters, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Winters Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Anderson will preside.
Mrs. Leggett died Aug. 28, 2000, in Woodland Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Born May 5, 1915, in Hampton, Arkansas, she lived in Winters for the past 43 years. She had been employed as a cook for more than 20 years. Many of those were spent in the Davis Community Hospital at its prior location. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Group in Winters.
Mrs. Leggett is survived by her husband, George of Winters, sister, Fay Scotton of Clearlake; nephew and wife, Jack and Linna Hyden of Elko, Nevada, and Jeff Moin of Reno, Nevada.
Friends were invited to a visitation from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday in Nadeau Family funeral Home.
LEHMKUHL
Bradley Edward Lehmkuhl
Lehmkuhl, Bradley Edward passed away unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 at age 43. Son of Lee and Sue Ann Lehmkuhl, he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and lived in Novato before moving to Sacramento where he graduated from Encina High School in 1978. In 1986 he marriage Elizabeth Grassi and they later divorced. His last place of work was at Entex Technical Services. He is survived by his mother, Sue Ann Lehmkuhl of Sacramento, his sister Dana, brother-in-law Scott and niece Courtney Pomeroy, all of Truckee, and his long-time significant other, Leslie Roach. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Fremont Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Lind Brothers Mortuary.
LEHNERT
Alan Chester Lehnert
Alan Chester Lehnert died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006 at age 53.
Mr. Chester was born Jan. 15, 1953 in Aurora, Ill. to Wayne and Margie (Crago) Lehnert. He had been a Yolo County resident for 10 years. He grew up and graduated from high school in Montrose, Colo. At age 18 he joined the U.S. Army and served for four years. After his discharge, he was employed as a security guard in Denver for more than 20 years.
Survivors include Mr. Lehnert's mother, Margie Stapleton of Woodland; his ex-wife, Paulette Lehnert of Wichita, Kan.; his daughters, Chairity Lehnert of Denver and Jeannette Lehnert of Wichita, Kan.; his granddaughter, Michelle Rose of Wichita, Kan.; his sister, Linda Gamino of Woodland; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne Lehnert and his stepfather, William Stapleton.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Lehnert, no services are scheduled. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
LEWIS
Annette M. Lewis
Annette M. Lewis died Oct. 25, 2005, in the skilled nursing facility at the University Retirement Community in Davis. She was 77 years old.
She was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Modesto to Vasco and Annie Silva.
She worked at Travis Air Force Base and later in Colorado Springs during her 13 years of employment with the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. She moved back to this area after her husband, Robert Lewis, died in 1987 and she subsequently retired in 1988 from Travis Air Force Base and federal service.
She enjoyed making quilts for Project Linus and made several hundred of them. She also enjoyed reading, gambling (whenever she could) and watching TV. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Richard Vierra of Crescent City, Deanette Day of Eugene, Ore., Joan Oas of Nevada City and Lynn Vierra of West Sacramento; stepchildren, Marlene Moore of Vacaville, Lennie Vierra of Ukiah and Wayne Lewis of Clearwater, Fla.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brother, Alvin of Novato; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends at Shasta Point.
She was preceded in death by her brother Vince and sister Verna.
At her request, there will be no funeral.
LEISING
Linda M. Leising
Linda Marie (Garretson) Leising, 54, died on Oct. 9, 2002, in Stillwater, Okla. She was born on July 27, 1948, to William A. and Bessie E. Garretson of Smith Center, Kan.
She attended Jacksonburg and Reamsville country schools and Smith Center High School. In 1970, she received a bachelor of arts in music education from Kearney State College in Nebraska. On Aug. 9, 1970, she marriage James G. Leising in Franklin, Neb., and taught vocal music there for two years.
The couple lived in Ames, Iowa, from 1972 to 1976, where both their daughters were born. They moved to Davis in 1976 and remained there for nearly 20 years, until making their home in Stillwater, Okla., in 1995.
While her children were small, she gave piano lessons in her home. Eventually, she took a part-time job in the main library at UC Davis, which led to a career in library work. Upon moving to Stillwater, she was employed at the Edmond Lowe Library and, most recently, worked as a library specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
She was baptized and confirmed as a child at the Reamsville Methodist Church near her family's farm. Upon her marriage, she joined the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and was a dedicated servant to her faith throughout her lifetime. Her involvement through the years included teaching and administering Sunday school, holding various offices in the church and in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and conducting choir.
She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church. Known for her clear soprano voice, she shared her talent whenever asked. In addition to her musical gifts, she volunteered countless hours to school, community and 4-H youth programs.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Shirley May Willis.
In addition to her husband of 32 years, her survivors include her two daughters; Laura Parnell and her husband Cory of Gilbert, Ariz., and Andrea Bitunjac and her husband Bill of Minneapolis. She is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, Better Webster of Colorado, Harriett Rounsley of Washington, Bill Garretson of Kansas, Stan Garretson of Nebraska, Virginia McBath of Idaho, J.F. "Fritz" Garretson of Idaho, Margaret Garretson of Arizona, Roger Garretson of Idaho, Marcia Heinrich of Alaska and L. Brent Garretson of Colorado.
A funeral was held Monday in Arapahoe, Neb., followed by interment at the Arapahoe Cemetery. A memorial service was held in Stillwater.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund, Lutheran World Relief-Project Comfort, The American Cancer Society or Judith Karman Hospice.
LEISZ
Sterling M. Leisz
Sterling M. Leisz of Davis died Oct 22., 2003. He was 78.
He was born Dec. 23, 1924, to George and Dorothy Leisz of Oakland. A descendant of Mayflower passengers John Alden, Priscilla Mullen and George Soule, he was also a fourth-generation Californian.
A graduate of UC Berkeley, he taught in California high schools for 17 years before returning to Berkeley to complete his master's degree in library science. He completed his career at Shields Library at UC Davis, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the UCD Botanical Society, Friends of the Arboretum and Library Associates. He was also a strong supporter of and volunteer for a variety of arts, botanical and humanitarian causes and organizations.
He was preceded in death by his brother, George W. Leisz.
He is survived by his brother, Douglas R. Leisz of Placerville, and sisters, Frances W. Foster of Aptos and Dorothy P. Brose of Alamo. He is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews and 31 grandnieces and grandnephews, who knew him as "Uncle Ster."
A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Putah Creek Lodge at UCD.
Memorial donations may be made to the June McCaskell Fund for the new herbarium through the UCD Foundation, Division of Biological Sciences.
LEONARD
Agnes "Christine" Leonard
Agnes "Christine" Leonard died Dec. 3, 2003, at Sutter Roseville Hospital in Roseville. Born Sept. 8, 1912, in Washington, she was 91.
She lived in Davis for many years before moving to the Sacramento area. While living in Davis, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Davis Community Church and the University Farm Circle. She also enjoyed bridge and canasta.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver A. Leonard, on June 24, 1975, and a sister, Josephine Tiegs.
She is survived by her children, Helen Jo Schill of Ulm, Germany, William Oliver Leonard of Fresno and James Collins Leonard of Davis. She is further survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Monday at 2 p.m. at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.
