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Matilda Leach Obituary

Matilda "Tilly" Leach 1920 - 2011 Our heavenly father took another angel home on April 19, 2011. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 from 5 - 7pm at Cloverdale Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Cloverdale Funeral Home on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Matilda "Tillie" Leach was born on September 26, 1920 in Fortine, Montana to Henry and Bessie Stocker. She worked in Vancouver, Washington at the shipyards during World War II. In 1964 Matilda went to work at St. Lukes in the maternity ward and worked there until her retirement. Afterward she enjoyed traveling with her husband, Frank, and their family. Matilda is survived by Sons and daughters-in-law: Dale and Rose Leach of Eagle, Gary and Mary Leach of Kamiah, Glen and Dani of Cascade, Jack and Debbie Leach of Caldwell, and Kim and Joy of Caldwell. As well as daughters: Beth Purdy of Boise, Demma Coats of Eagle, and Elaine Field of Boise. She was also blessed with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Journey's Hospice for taking loving care of our mother during her time of need. We love you, Mom. For an extended and more detailed obituary please visit the memorial webpage at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Apr. 22, 2011.

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Ruth Elaine Johnson

April 16, 2023

STILL missing you and continue to feel your love and guidance in so many situations. Thank you for all you gave us!
I love you Mom!
Elaine

Blaine Fulkerson

June 27, 2011

Love you Great Grandma.... you are missed every day... give grandma connie a hug and kiss for me.

Karen Upson

April 25, 2011

Thinking of the family during this time. She was a nice lady == we all remember her well.
Karen (Calhoun) Upson, Darrell & Alma Calhoun, and Rod Calhoun

Demma Coats

April 23, 2011

Momma, you gave me my first breath and I was with you for your last and that is something I well be forever thankful for. I love you.

james leach

April 23, 2011

I will always love you.

April 23, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss.I'm sure there are plenty of fond memories to hang on to.
Darrell & Nancy Groves

Vanna McDonald

April 22, 2011

Love you sis, Vanna

Effie Schultsmeier

April 22, 2011

Aunt Tillie, a woman who lived her life on her own terms. Give Uncle Frank a hug from me. Love, Effie

Rob & Carrie Fuller

April 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many fond memories of time spent with Grandma when we were all much younger! She will be greatly missed.

Mike Warner

April 22, 2011

I always remembered her favorite song was
"Ol Shep" sung by Elvis. She was very good to everyone.
Sorry for your loss.

Ruth Elaine Field

April 22, 2011

Give Steve & Daddy big hugs for me! I love you Mom!!

Redge & Becky Clapp

April 22, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss of your wonderful Mother. She was a great lady!
Love to you all!

dale and rose leach

April 22, 2011

love you mom

patti moss

April 22, 2011

I love you Grandma.
Patti

Echo Fulkerson

April 22, 2011

Love you Grandma

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