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About Leatrice (Letty) Eileen Fowell
Leatrice Eileen Fowell, 79, passed March 20th, 2025 at home in Gilbert, Arizona.
Leatrice (Letty) was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, on January 20th, 1946 and moved with her parents, Lester and Marlys Tjaden, to Portland, Oregon. She has one brother, Lezlie Tjaden, in Shingletown, California.
She graduated from Jefferson High School and went to Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.
She served as President of AZ Blankets for Kids, making blankets for children and was involved making many crafts and jewelry over a lifetime. Letty sold crafts and jewelry at the Little Mesa Café, Mesa, AZ. She also loved traveling with her husband, Bill.
Letty is survived by her husband, Bill, one son: Greg Sjothun and two stepsons: Dave and Steve Fowell.
Known for her kindness, generosity and giving to others.
She was always willing to help everyone.
There will be a burial service on Monday, May 12 at 1:00pm for Leatrice Fowell at Skyline Memorial burial site, located at 4101 NW Skyljne Blvd., Portland, OR.
Coffee and dessert will be served after the service.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
3 comments
Craig Erwin
Bill, we were so sorry about the loss of our dear friend Letti. She lit up every room she entered and will be remembered for her warmth and kindness. We think about the great times we had when guests in your home and admiring the blankets she lovingly crafted. Our deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family.
I would like to reach out and spend some quality time with you when back in the valley.
Craig and Carol Erwin
Keith and Sandra Wendlandt
Letty will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have met her and she was loved by all who were fortunate enough to get to know her. Her smile and laughter were contagious and she loved to help others. We were fortunate enough to meet her through our parents who were best friends with Letty and Bill, and now she will get to see them again and once again laugh together.
Barbara Wynkoop
Sending my love to you Greg. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a classy lady. She taught me to eat dill pickles on tacos. We have so many memories together. I will miss her for sure!