Ethel Mary Leiterman

8/20/1909 - 2/27/2007 Ethel was born in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Aug. 20, 1909. Her family lived in Utah for a short time, and moved to Los Angeles, Calif. in 1919. At the age of 15 she met a stunt pilot named Frank Leiterman, and became interested in flying, obtaining her license in 1924. They were married June 16, 1928 in Los Angeles and over the years were blessed with four children. Following the death of Frank, in April 1982 she moved to Boise, Idaho to join her two daughters and grandchildren. She joined two walking groups, the Happy Hoofers and the Ecumaniacs, where she quickly made many friends. She was a loyal member of the American Legion Auxillary, and the 8 and 40 organization. From 1984 through 2002 she volunteered at the Idaho Veterans Home, and enjoyed taking veterans for outings by pushing their wheelchairs, helping with weekly Pinochle games and sewing projects, and serving refreshments. From 1982 until 2003 she participated in the Boise Holiday Parade, driving her 1954 Pontiac Station Wagon. In 2003 she joined the Red Hat Ladies, and very much enjoyed their meetings and activities. She is survived by her family of two sons: Carl Leiterman and his wife Lucille, and Richard Leiterman and his wife Darlene; and two daughters, Jo Toomey and Marie Endecott and her husband Steve. Her grandchildren include James and Tina Leiterman, Timothy and Edith Leiterman, Robert and Regina Leiterman, Thomas and Tracie Leiterman, Donald Leiterman and Rodney Leiterman, Stephanie and Mark Raper, Greg Toomey and Laurie Quigley, Michael Furniss [deceased], Mark and Sara Furniss, Erik and Haley Endecott, Ryan Endecott; and 33 great-grandchildren. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary´s Catholic Church in Boise. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Friday, March 2, at St. Mary´s Catholic Church, at 11 a.m., under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated next week at St. Lawrence Parish in Los Angeles, Calif. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Idaho State Veterans Home or your local Police Force.