Leatrice (Letty) Eileen Fowell

Leatrice Eileen Fowell, 79, passed March 20 th , 2025 at home in Gilbert, Arizona.

Leatrice (Letty) was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, on January 20 th , 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.