Liela Putnam (Arbogast) Leavitt, 76, of Osmond, Wyoming passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho on October 19, 2017 of age-related causes.

Liela was born March 20, 1941 to Nellie Hokanson and Harold Arbogast. Nellie was later sealed to Charles (Chick) Nathaniel Putnam, who welcomed Nellie and her children and raised them as his own. Liela and her sisters always considered Chick as their father. She married Rex N. Leavitt on October 4, 1957, and was later sealed March 20, 1959 for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls, Idaho temple. They are the parents of 6 children; Rex Todd (Lisa Stocks) Leavitt; Afton, WY, Wayne Dee Leavitt; Idaho Falls, ID, LaDawna (Jerry) Lainhart; Thayne, WY, Charles Drew Leavitt (deceased), Joy Anna (Jeff) Hepworth; Brentwood, CA, Aaron Dale (MeKell) Leavitt; Spanish Fork, UT.

Liela attended Star Valley high school. After getting married and living in the valley for several years and having 2 boys, she and Rex moved to southern California in the early 60's. While living in California, Liela enjoyed completing their family and raising her children. After yearly summer vacations back home to Star Valley, they realized how deeply they loved this valley and returned home to permanently stay in 1981. Liela was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and held many different callings throughout the years. She loved the Lord and loved to serve whenever she was able.

Liela was a very hard worker, she enjoyed working at Star Valley Hospital for over 17 years in admissions and billing. She retired to care for her ailing husband until his death in 2002. She then began working at the Osmond Elementary School cafeteria until the spring of 2007.

Liela was preceded in death by her husband Rex, mother Nellie, father Charles, brother Noel, brother Malloy, sister Gloria, son Drew, and grandson Jamie. She has left a wonderful legacy that includes 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and physicians at Star Valley Care Center and hospital, Schwab mortuary, and the countless number of family and friends who have looked in on her and helped her throughout the years. Liela was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and friend and will be deeply missed by all. She is currently having a most joyous reunion with her loved ones who have gone before.

Viewing: Tuesday October 24, 2017 6:00 PM
Funeral: Wednesday October 25, 2017 12:00 PM
Burial: Wednesday October 25, 2017 1:00 PM