Grace Leeling

Grace Bloem Leeling, 86, of Douglas, passed away Aug. 30, 2010.Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Douglas.
She was born April 20, 1924 in Midwest, WY to Albert and Bessie Rowan, the youngest of 4 children. Grace was united in marriage to Elmer Bloem in May of 1943 and to this union two children were born. He preceded her in death in 1964. She then married Sam Leeling in 1966 and he also preceded her in death in 1992. She was employed at many different jobs in Douglas and worked for the Douglas School District for many years. She enjoyed collecting stamps, arrowhead hunting, fishing and loved being outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Jack Bloem and his wife Charlene of Glenrock, a daughter, Renee Hossack and her husband Brian of Big Piney, WY, three step-daughters, Lois Hughes and her husband Harvey of Glendo, WY, Louise Walker and her husband Ken of Glenrock, WY and Juanita Martin and her husband Gene of Casper. There are 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great -great grandchildren and one sister in law of Oregon and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and two granddaughters.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Assocition.