Leona Charlotte Rasmussen

Leona Charlotte Rasmussen Leona was born on Oct. 12, 1916 to Orville and Charlotte Roney. She was an only child raised by her mother Charlotte in a house full love, happiness and many family members. She is survived by two sons, Robert and Gary and one daughter, Charlene; as well as six granddaughters Jennifer, Jennifer, Meghan, Michelle, Kara and Krysta and one great -grandson Chase. She died peacefully in her loving granddaughter's/caregiver's home in Marysville, Washington on January 25th, 2009. Leona was 92. Leona earned her teaching degree and loved teaching in her small town of Great Falls, Montana where she met her life's love and husband, Clifford Rasmussen. Raising three children was the focus of her li fe and she was lucky enough to be surrounded by her mother and other family members in the Broadview district of Seattle. They enjoyed many camping and family outings together. Leona was very active in the Broadview Church, and the Northgate Chapter of The Eastern Star. When the children were older, Cliff and L eona learned to square dance and were active members of The Dudes and Dolls. Leona loved playing the baby grand piano that her step-father gave her when she was thirteen. Leona volunteered her services to the Redmond Senior Center, where she worked as a receptionist at the front desk, and sang in the choir for many years. Leona loved to laugh and knew how to share her love to all that knew her. We will miss her contagious smile and laughter.