LEISTER, Jeannette

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Tuesday, September 01, 2015 Jeannette Leister March 29, 1917 - August 16, 2015 Jeannette Leister, our sweet dear mother is now in the arms of the Lord. She passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 in Irvine, Calif. She was born March 29, 1917 in Maquoketa, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Charles, her parents Edna and Archie, brothers Max and Vince and grandaughter Joann Elizabeth. She is survived by her daughter Gail, of Payson, Ariz., son Charles, of Costa Mesa, Calif., brother Harlan, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Jeannette worked in Corona, Calif. as an elementary school teacher for 30 years and a school counselor for three years. She was also a proud member of P.E.O. and the American Legion. Jeannette loved everyone she ever met, and was especially loved by her family, friends and students. Jeannette was a marvelous cook, seamstress, and mandolin and piano player. She loved to dance, and she and her husband, Charles, won many dance contests during college years. One of her favorite times was when the family lived on Catalina Island during World War II. Fond memories of Jeannette will be forever in our hearts and minds. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6 in the chapel at Pacific View Cemetery, 3500 Pacific View Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92625.