Leota M. PURFEERST, age 73, of Lynnwood, passed away on October 20, 2003. She was born on February 26, 1930 in Youngtown, North Dakota. Leota is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Robert G. Purfeerst, of Lynnwood; sons, R. Craig Purfeerst, of Edmonds, Brian J. Purfeerst & wife Teresa, of Everett; grandchildren, Ryan Conover, Chris Conover, Tyler Purfeerst, Lindsey Purfeerst, Crystal Purfeerst; great grandson, Tate Conover; sister, Garnet Haider, of Coulee City; and by many nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends. Leota was preceded in death by her daughter Terri in 1999. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 24, 2003 at Evergreen ? Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle. Interment will follow at Washelli Cemetery.