Edith was born on December 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Wayne Pattison and Edith McNally. She was the third of four children: Albert, Charles, and Francis. Edith moved to California as a young child, where she resided for the rest of her life. It was there that she met the love of her life, John Michael Leonis, while studying at Los Angeles City College. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California and began a career as a teacher. Later she received a special education credential and taught for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
In addition to being a devoted wife, Edith was a loving mother to her three daughters, Susan, Carolyn and Linda. She lived a full life filled with extensive travel, philanthropy, and many outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and tennis. After retirement, Edith and John spent their summers in Whitefish, Montana, enjoying long days on the lake with family and dear friends.
Edith is survived by her husband of 60 years, siblings Albert Pattison and Francis Taylor, daughters Susan Leonis-Jensen, Carolyn Niman, and Linda Post, seven grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters. Edith was a kind, humble, and caring woman who will truly be missed.
In addition to being a devoted wife, Edith was a loving mother to her three daughters, Susan, Carolyn and Linda. She lived a full life filled with extensive travel, philanthropy, and many outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and tennis. After retirement, Edith and John spent their summers in Whitefish, Montana, enjoying long days on the lake with family and dear friends.
Edith is survived by her husband of 60 years, siblings Albert Pattison and Francis Taylor, daughters Susan Leonis-Jensen, Carolyn Niman, and Linda Post, seven grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters. Edith was a kind, humble, and caring woman who will truly be missed.
Edith was born on December 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Wayne Pattison and Edith McNally. She was the third of four children: Albert, Charles, and Francis. Edith moved to California as a young child, where she resided for the rest of her life. It was there that she met the love of her life, John Michael Leonis, while studying at Los Angeles City College. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California and began a career as a teacher. Later she received a special education credential and taught for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
In addition to being a devoted wife, Edith was a loving mother to her three daughters, Susan, Carolyn and Linda. She lived a full life filled with extensive travel, philanthropy, and many outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and tennis. After retirement, Edith and John spent their summers in Whitefish, Montana, enjoying long days on the lake with family and dear friends.
Edith is survived by her husband of 60 years, siblings Albert Pattison and Francis Taylor, daughters Susan Leonis-Jensen, Carolyn Niman, and Linda Post, seven grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters. Edith was a kind, humble, and caring woman who will truly be missed.
In addition to being a devoted wife, Edith was a loving mother to her three daughters, Susan, Carolyn and Linda. She lived a full life filled with extensive travel, philanthropy, and many outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and tennis. After retirement, Edith and John spent their summers in Whitefish, Montana, enjoying long days on the lake with family and dear friends.
Edith is survived by her husband of 60 years, siblings Albert Pattison and Francis Taylor, daughters Susan Leonis-Jensen, Carolyn Niman, and Linda Post, seven grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters. Edith was a kind, humble, and caring woman who will truly be missed.
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