Michelle Lenning

Surrounded by lovely family, Michelle Lenning, 51 passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her residence in Hemet, California. Michelle was born Monday, June 3, 1968 in Riverside, California, to her late parents Earl Dewayne Owen and Bernadine (Lugsford) Owen.

In 1983, during a morning walk Michelle met the love of her life Stephen Allen Lenning. Michelle married Stephen in 1988 and spent thirty four amazing years with him. Michelle was an amazing, wonderful, kind, giving, loving woman of god who everyone loved. She was strong, always positive, and gentle. She enjoyed her every Sunday dates with her husband at Steve Burgers for breakfast, China Kitchen for lunch, and frozen yogurt for desert.

Michelle is survived by her lovely husband Stephen, her children; Julia Owen (Jonathan), Alethea Lenning, Aaron Lenning, and her brother Dewayne Owen. She is preceded in death by her daughter Stephanie Lenning. Michelle has a heart of gold who will be missed dearly.

A letter to mom from Alethea: I know you lived your life thinking that no one really cared. When I was young I seen it written upon your face you thought you were all alone. Your heart was tattered and I failed to let you know, but I hope you forgive me for not telling you that you were so very wrong sooner. Because you see - Mom - you were so much more to me. In the world of yesterday among all the chaos you sheltered me from evil, and created an escape into our imagination. My creativity, confidence and courage grew each day I was with you. Those days of play and pretend ended long before your last breathe but in my heart you have always been. I am sorry I couldn't return to you the love you shared with me. Now in my memories you are left with me not as a broken women's woes but as my savior and friend. I miss you.