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Thelma Leisy, 94, of Montour, Idaho, passed away on Sept. 28, 2013, at an Emmett, Idaho, care center. Thelma was born in Emmett on Sept. 1, 1919, to Levi Powell and Emma (Pederson) Powell.
Thelma was the oldest with two sisters, Rosalee (Posie) Waterlin and LaNora (Nora) Williams and one brother, Robert (Sonny) Powell. She attended grade school at Sweet-Montour and graduated from Emmett High School. She married Donald Leisy of Sweet, Idaho, on Dec. 25, 1941.
Thelma was a mother, homemaker and very active in the Sweet-Montour communities. She was a great cook who welcomed everyone in to have a meal, a baker and loved her knitting and fishing trips to Cascade, Hells Canyon and the west coast.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; sister, Rosalee Waterlin; brother, Robert Powell; and son-in-law, Bill Perkins.
Thelma is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Perkins, of Ola, Idaho, Donna (Gary) Isaacson of Shelton, Wash. and Peggy (Murrell) Dooms of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her sister LaNora Williams, of Boise; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at the Sweet Cemetery in Sweet on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013 at 11 a.m. under direction of the Potter Funeral Chapel of Emmett.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff and River's Edge Care Facility for their care and compassion during Mom's extended stay.
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Our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Thelma.
Larry & Lou Ann Sutton
October 14, 2013
Dear Donna, Barbara & Peggy, I was saddened to read of your mother's passing. I lived in Montour for several years when I was growing up and remember the three of you fondly (especially Donna). I loved coming to your home and spent many afternoons playing with Donna in your backyard. You mother was always so very kind and cheerful and I do remember the cookies and snacks she always had for us. I'm sure you will miss her very much. Sincerely, Sandra (Green) Pratt
Sandy (Green) Pratt
October 7, 2013
We will miss you Aunt Thelma.Such a wonderful person.
Tena,Lee? & Addy Bishop
October 1, 2013
Sorry to hear of the loss of you mother
Sally Madarieta
September 30, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Bill and Jayne Watterlin and family
September 30, 2013
Barb, Donna, and Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I feel like I did most of my growing up at your house, and I have so many happy memories of your mom, and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 29, 2013
My heart is with you at the loss of your mother. She was a very special lady. My memories of her, you and your family are a treasured part of my life.
Kathy Nevers
September 29, 2013
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