Leona Burnham was born to Yugoslav immigrants Nicholas and Vica Andrich in Anacortes, Washington in 1929. Throughout her life, she was known to all as a hoot and sassy but above all loving. She was a very special person in all the lives that she touched throughout her long life. Additionally, she was an active member and volunteer of United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound.
Leona leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Clifford Burnham, four children (Gwendolyn Anderson, Marlene Lopez, Monte Burnham and Tamara Burnham), eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. A private celebration of life will be held by the immediate family.
Leona, 93 years young, went into the loving arms of God peacefully at her home on October 6 in Stuart, Florida.