Kalamazoo, Michigan
Leola F. Sowle passed away April 3, 2013. Leola was born in Ithaca, Michigan in 1919 to Ernest and Mabel Williams. Her father Ernest owned a bakery in Ithaca and she spent a lot of time there. She is a graduate of Ithaca High School. Married Leland Sowle in Ithaca in 1937 - a farmer - and they...
Read MoreThe first time I met Leola, I was greeted at the front door of her home with a big hug. I have never forgotten that simple act of grace and welcome. She was a remarkable woman and will be greatly missed by those who knew her. I will miss her stories and jokes, the delight she showed every time we visited her and the kindness she showed us.
Bert Mead
April 05, 2013 | Anchorage, AK
The first time I met Leola, I was greeted at the front door with a big hug. I have never forgotten that simple act of grace and welcome. She was a remarkable woman. I'll miss her many stories and jokes and the love and caring she showed for those around her.
Bert Mead
April 05, 2013
