Obituary: Wimmer, Leona Eliza
She grew up in the Colville area and graduated from Colville High School.
She had four brothers who have all preceded her in death.
She married Don Stratton in 1943.
They had three children: Dianna, Cindie and Mark.
She and Don divorced in 1983 and she moved to Spokane.
She married Bill Kraft in 1990.
Bill passed away in 2003.
She married Bob Wimmer in 2006.
They moved to Arizona for a few months, then back to Spokane.
Bob passed away in 2013.
Leona worked as a secretary for many years, including for ESD 101 and Great Northern School District, finally retiring at age 77.
Leona is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Dianna and Ron Hawn, Cindie and Ron Nation; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren (with another one soon to be born); numerous nieces and nephews, and her dog Missie.
She is preceded in death by her son Mark.
Leona had many interests and adventures throughout her life, but her greatest joy was her family and friends.
She was deeply loved, and her family will miss her more than words can say.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 9:00am - 8:00pm at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME 4305 N DIVISION SPOKANE, WA.
Funeral service will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 W Northwest Blvd.
in Spokane.
Interment will be 1:00pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Chewelah Memorial Cemetery in Chewelah.
Online guestbook at www.riplingerfuneralhome.com