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Dall W. Leonard
07/25/1923 — 05/17/2005
From Benton, City, WA, US | Born in Eagletown, Oklahoma
Dall W. Leonard
Dall Leonard, 81, of Benton City, Washington passed away May 17th in Richland.
Dall was born July 25, 1923, the sixth child being seven minutes older than her twin sister of nine of John and Florence Eason Wright in Eagletown, Oklahoma.
She married her husband of 55 years, Walt Leonard, on February 23, 1942. They moved to Barstow, California in 1943 where Walt was employed at the Marine Corps Equipment Depot. They moved to Richland, Washington in September 1945, where Walt went to work for G.E. on the Hanford project. While she lived in Richland, Dall was active in community sports, playing softball for C.C. Andersons and basketball for Rainbow Laundry. In 1953 they decided they were tired of city life and bought a small farm in Benton City, where they decided to raise their sons, along with the livestock they wanted. She attended the Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She also worked outside of the home at Prosser Pack, was an assistant cook at the Benton City schools, and at Seneca Juice. She was active in the Benton City Wranglers and Horse 4-H groups. After retiring from the farm life they traveled some, visiting with family scattered throughout the southwest. Lately she was active in the Senior Citizens group in Benton City and in 2004 she became a member of the Red Hat Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walt, two brothers, five sisters, daughter-in-law Patty Leonard and grandson Brian Daniel Leonard.
She is survived by sons John wife Judy, Olen, Ed wife Karyn all of Benton City; sister Louann Leyerly of Los Lunas, New Mexico; sister-in-law Norma husband Pat Patterson of West Richland; sister-in-law Mary Wright of Shawnee, Oklahoma; brother-in-law Pat Burns of Dolores, Colorado; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, May 20, 2005 and from 11:00-1:30 on Saturday the 21st.
Dall was a great lady..and a special mother to my sister Jan…….
Dall was a great lady..and a special mother to my sister Jan…….
DALL WAS A WONDERFUL GRANDMA AND A VERY SPECIAL G-G-MA. OUR FAMILY WILL MISS HER DEARLY. ESPECIALLY, GAVIN WHO TO DALL WAS HER SPECIAL LITTLE “TUTTIE – FRUTTIE”. WE’RE SO GLAD HE AND KADENCE WERE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE HER,
EVEN IF IT WAS ONLY FOR A VERY SMALL PORTION OF THEIR LIVES. SHE MAY HAVE COME IN A LITTLE PACKAGE BUT SHE MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON ALL WHO KNEW HER. WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
LOVE,
TRAVIS, JEN, GAVIN, AND KADENCE LEONARD
Dear Eddie and Family, So Sorry about the loss of your mother.
Wish I was able to attend the service.
I send my love and prayers to you all.
God Bless
Betty Volmer
Our deepest sympathy to the Leonard family.
Dall and my mother were friends so she was around as long as I can remember. She always had time for a smile, cup of coffee and a chat. Hard working, caring, good lady. She loved her family and Jan. Be at peace. No more fence fixing or critter chasing! Greatest regards, Arne Jo and Ron Armstrong
I remember the fun that I and my cousins had jumping off Grandma’s barn and roaming around when we were young. That always brought a smile to her face. We also had fun playing on her farm with her sheep. I will miss her with all of my heart. -Kimberly
I always thought of Grandma Dall as one of the most loving, energetic, and beautiful people that I have ever met. She always made me smile if not laugh too when Kimberly and I would visit her. She was a very respectable, amazing woman that was admired by all lucky enough to have known her. She will be sorely missed. -Micheal
Dall was a very special lady and will be missed by many. She was always there for her friends and family,and was a very large part of my life,
She was thoughtful,caring and brought the term “Grandma’s Love” to a whole new hight.
She will live on in our hearts and memories.
Jan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Heart felt condolences to the family. She was my 2nd mom. Loved her dearly.
I know that as a mother, grandmother and mother-in-law as well, Dall filled all those roles with her love and caring. She was a blessing to your family that I know you all miss. My heart goes out to you at this time of loss.
With Sincere Sympathy & Prayers
Elaine Ray Isenberg.
One of the nicest lady I ever meet. Very caring. Sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed.
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