Leanne Marie Henry, age 48, died on Jan. 23, 2014 at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, following a prolonged illness related to many, many surgeries, a liver transplant and surgical complications. Following more than 20 weeks of fighting for her, physicians ran out of resources. She was unable to receive any further treatment and she went home to be with Jesus.

Leanne was born on Oct. 6, 1965 in Adak, Alaska to Warren “Lee” and Doloris “Dee” Hayes. She grew up as a Navy dependent and lived in many locations across the country. Growing up, she met many friends along her way through grade school.

All of her childhood friends would describe her as a radiant, outgoing best friend. Her friends Judy, Charlene, Beverley and Audrey would say she had a marvelous glow about her whenever she met somebody and had a very warm heart.

Her teachers said many great things about her because she was a wonderful student who took her time and put tremendous effort into everything she did. As a student at Oak Harbor High School, she played tennis and enjoyed participating in many different clubs.

As a high school student, Leanne wanted to become a fashion merchandiser or an antique dealer because she loved to restore old items. Her plans changed when she attend her high school automotive tech program and met Daniel Henry.

Love blossomed and on Aug. 6, 1983, shortly after graduation, she and Dan were married.

Leanne was a hard worker, working as a waitress at Smiley’s Pizza during high school, milking cows, housekeeping, working for dietary services at Whidbey General Hospital and her most important job, being secretary for her husband’s roofing business, Quality Northwest Roofing.

The most important job in her life was being a loving wife and mother of five children. Leanne attended the Bridge Church of Oak Harbor. She had a very strong faith in God and kept him in her heart.

Leanne is survived by her husband Dan; daughter, Amanda and husband Brent Bowden of Seattle; son, Cody and daughters, Danielle, Allyson, and Julia Henry, all of Oak Harbor. One sister Linda Quistorf and brothers Michael Hayes (Annie) and Lee Hayes (Shelley) also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Leanne were held Jan. 31, 2014 at Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant officiating. Burial followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences using the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com