Leona Marie Huffman passed away peacefully at her residence, on April 8, 2014 at the age of 92.
She was born August 15, 1921 in Milbank, SD, to Tillie (Berens) and William Schmitz.
She moved to Sprague River in 1941 and met the love of her life, James Huffman. They married in 21 September 1941 in Reno, Nevada. They spent many years, raising their family in El Camino,Gerber, CA. In 1975 they moved back to the Klamath Basin, settling in Bonanza.
Leona worked as secretary for the Langell Valley Irrigation District for 25 years. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and Langell Valley Creative Homemakers. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, embroidery and all things to do with her family. When her own children were young she and James were avid 4-H leaders in El Camino.
She is survived by daughters Nancy Glines of Eugene, OR, Vicki Williamson of Medford, OR, Susan (Robert) Snell of Redding, CA; sons Dennis (Susan) Huffman of Bonanza, OR, Donald (Reyna) Huffman of Citrus Heights, CA, David Huffman of Peachtree City, GA; brothers Lawrence Schmitz of Seattle, WA, Allen Jarman of Peever, SD, sister Virginia Mace of LaMesa, CA; 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceeded in death by her husband James, brother Wilfred Schmitz, sisters, Virginia Marie Schmitz and Vera Klieforth, One daughter in law Julie (Burk) Huffman and 2 grandchildren.
Everyone who knew Leona was lifted by her gentle nature and beautiful spiritual strength. She led by example for everyone.
Here is a (cut and paste) link to a video for her celebration of life: http://youtu.be/mzjUPeRqB88
The Rosary will be said at 5:00 pm on Mon, April 14 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Bonanza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis Cabrini Church on Tues, April 15 at 11:00 am, and burial at the Bonanza Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to the St. Francis Cabrini Capital Fund Drive, PO Box 340, Merrill, OR 97633.
Daisy Fern Pawley Enos-Schmitz (1897 - 1988) was her step mother for 35 years.
My mother was a strong woman. I am honoring her for her achievements. Below are just a mere mention of her achievements. She always put others in front. She being the oldest girl in her family, continued to provide love and care to her other siblings after the death of her mother. She put herself through high school and appeared in court for custody of her 3 year old brother. She coordinated the reunion of her siblings with their father who was a thousand miles away. She then raised her own children and continued to give comfort and support to their children and grandchildren until her death. Even now she still sets an example for others through her past life. A great example for other women to celebrate this day and every day.
Written by Don Huffman
She was born August 15, 1921 in Milbank, SD, to Tillie (Berens) and William Schmitz.
She moved to Sprague River in 1941 and met the love of her life, James Huffman. They married in 21 September 1941 in Reno, Nevada. They spent many years, raising their family in El Camino,Gerber, CA. In 1975 they moved back to the Klamath Basin, settling in Bonanza.
Leona worked as secretary for the Langell Valley Irrigation District for 25 years. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and Langell Valley Creative Homemakers. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, embroidery and all things to do with her family. When her own children were young she and James were avid 4-H leaders in El Camino.
She is survived by daughters Nancy Glines of Eugene, OR, Vicki Williamson of Medford, OR, Susan (Robert) Snell of Redding, CA; sons Dennis (Susan) Huffman of Bonanza, OR, Donald (Reyna) Huffman of Citrus Heights, CA, David Huffman of Peachtree City, GA; brothers Lawrence Schmitz of Seattle, WA, Allen Jarman of Peever, SD, sister Virginia Mace of LaMesa, CA; 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceeded in death by her husband James, brother Wilfred Schmitz, sisters, Virginia Marie Schmitz and Vera Klieforth, One daughter in law Julie (Burk) Huffman and 2 grandchildren.
Everyone who knew Leona was lifted by her gentle nature and beautiful spiritual strength. She led by example for everyone.
Here is a (cut and paste) link to a video for her celebration of life: http://youtu.be/mzjUPeRqB88
The Rosary will be said at 5:00 pm on Mon, April 14 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Bonanza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis Cabrini Church on Tues, April 15 at 11:00 am, and burial at the Bonanza Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to the St. Francis Cabrini Capital Fund Drive, PO Box 340, Merrill, OR 97633.
Daisy Fern Pawley Enos-Schmitz (1897 - 1988) was her step mother for 35 years.
My mother was a strong woman. I am honoring her for her achievements. Below are just a mere mention of her achievements. She always put others in front. She being the oldest girl in her family, continued to provide love and care to her other siblings after the death of her mother. She put herself through high school and appeared in court for custody of her 3 year old brother. She coordinated the reunion of her siblings with their father who was a thousand miles away. She then raised her own children and continued to give comfort and support to their children and grandchildren until her death. Even now she still sets an example for others through her past life. A great example for other women to celebrate this day and every day.
Written by Don Huffman
Leona Marie Huffman passed away peacefully at her residence, on April 8, 2014 at the age of 92.
She was born August 15, 1921 in Milbank, SD, to Tillie (Berens) and William Schmitz.
She moved to Sprague River in 1941 and met the love of her life, James Huffman. They married in 21 September 1941 in Reno, Nevada. They spent many years, raising their family in El Camino,Gerber, CA. In 1975 they moved back to the Klamath Basin, settling in Bonanza.
Leona worked as secretary for the Langell Valley Irrigation District for 25 years. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and Langell Valley Creative Homemakers. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, embroidery and all things to do with her family. When her own children were young she and James were avid 4-H leaders in El Camino.
She is survived by daughters Nancy Glines of Eugene, OR, Vicki Williamson of Medford, OR, Susan (Robert) Snell of Redding, CA; sons Dennis (Susan) Huffman of Bonanza, OR, Donald (Reyna) Huffman of Citrus Heights, CA, David Huffman of Peachtree City, GA; brothers Lawrence Schmitz of Seattle, WA, Allen Jarman of Peever, SD, sister Virginia Mace of LaMesa, CA; 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceeded in death by her husband James, brother Wilfred Schmitz, sisters, Virginia Marie Schmitz and Vera Klieforth, One daughter in law Julie (Burk) Huffman and 2 grandchildren.
Everyone who knew Leona was lifted by her gentle nature and beautiful spiritual strength. She led by example for everyone.
Here is a (cut and paste) link to a video for her celebration of life: http://youtu.be/mzjUPeRqB88
The Rosary will be said at 5:00 pm on Mon, April 14 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Bonanza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis Cabrini Church on Tues, April 15 at 11:00 am, and burial at the Bonanza Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to the St. Francis Cabrini Capital Fund Drive, PO Box 340, Merrill, OR 97633.
Daisy Fern Pawley Enos-Schmitz (1897 - 1988) was her step mother for 35 years.
My mother was a strong woman. I am honoring her for her achievements. Below are just a mere mention of her achievements. She always put others in front. She being the oldest girl in her family, continued to provide love and care to her other siblings after the death of her mother. She put herself through high school and appeared in court for custody of her 3 year old brother. She coordinated the reunion of her siblings with their father who was a thousand miles away. She then raised her own children and continued to give comfort and support to their children and grandchildren until her death. Even now she still sets an example for others through her past life. A great example for other women to celebrate this day and every day.
Written by Don Huffman
She was born August 15, 1921 in Milbank, SD, to Tillie (Berens) and William Schmitz.
She moved to Sprague River in 1941 and met the love of her life, James Huffman. They married in 21 September 1941 in Reno, Nevada. They spent many years, raising their family in El Camino,Gerber, CA. In 1975 they moved back to the Klamath Basin, settling in Bonanza.
Leona worked as secretary for the Langell Valley Irrigation District for 25 years. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and Langell Valley Creative Homemakers. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, embroidery and all things to do with her family. When her own children were young she and James were avid 4-H leaders in El Camino.
She is survived by daughters Nancy Glines of Eugene, OR, Vicki Williamson of Medford, OR, Susan (Robert) Snell of Redding, CA; sons Dennis (Susan) Huffman of Bonanza, OR, Donald (Reyna) Huffman of Citrus Heights, CA, David Huffman of Peachtree City, GA; brothers Lawrence Schmitz of Seattle, WA, Allen Jarman of Peever, SD, sister Virginia Mace of LaMesa, CA; 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceeded in death by her husband James, brother Wilfred Schmitz, sisters, Virginia Marie Schmitz and Vera Klieforth, One daughter in law Julie (Burk) Huffman and 2 grandchildren.
Everyone who knew Leona was lifted by her gentle nature and beautiful spiritual strength. She led by example for everyone.
Here is a (cut and paste) link to a video for her celebration of life: http://youtu.be/mzjUPeRqB88
The Rosary will be said at 5:00 pm on Mon, April 14 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Bonanza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis Cabrini Church on Tues, April 15 at 11:00 am, and burial at the Bonanza Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to the St. Francis Cabrini Capital Fund Drive, PO Box 340, Merrill, OR 97633.
Daisy Fern Pawley Enos-Schmitz (1897 - 1988) was her step mother for 35 years.
My mother was a strong woman. I am honoring her for her achievements. Below are just a mere mention of her achievements. She always put others in front. She being the oldest girl in her family, continued to provide love and care to her other siblings after the death of her mother. She put herself through high school and appeared in court for custody of her 3 year old brother. She coordinated the reunion of her siblings with their father who was a thousand miles away. She then raised her own children and continued to give comfort and support to their children and grandchildren until her death. Even now she still sets an example for others through her past life. A great example for other women to celebrate this day and every day.
Written by Don Huffman
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