Barbara Ann Hayes Leatham, 61 Years old
Passed away peacefully at home from a stroke, in Citrus Heights, California. Monday December 2, 2019
She was born May 6, 1958 in Torrance California
Parents John Henry Hayes and Catherine Helen Knue
Siblings:
Larry Hayes
Connie Koskela
Carol Parker
Sharon Roberts
John Hayes
Mary Davis
Kelley La Marr
Chris Cottenstette
Brent Hayes
Tami Goerzen
Linda Colella
Married to Robert Craig Leatham, September 22, 1994 in Sacramento California
Graduated from La Sierra High School, Carmichael California
Employment
Mervyn’s
Croker Bank
Wells Fargo
Bags and Baggage
Bureau of Reclamation
San Juan Water District
Citrus Heights Water District
She was a Master Gardener, Conservationist. Taught children water conservation.
Constructed 5 different types of demonstration gardens, conducted tours, taught the public about conserving water.
Meter reader, leak detector and landscape Auditor.
As a Master Gardener, volunteered at the California State Fair.
She’s lived in Torrance, Sacramento, Dunsmuir, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights.
Hobbies
Family events and get togethers, Quilting and Sewing, Hiking, Photography, Cooking and baking, camping at the beach, mountains, and Yosemite. Traveling to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, the ocean.
Attending San Francisco Giants baseball games. Having annual “Breakfast in the Park”, and cooks for all the guests as her birthday present to them. Played Volleyball and softball in High School, and community softball and volleyball leagues.
Baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1997. Sealed to her husband Robert in the Oakland California Temple. A Lifelong member of the Rusch Park Ward where she worked with infants and toddlers, taught in Primary, and was a sports coach for the Young Women. Volunteered many years as a cook for the annual Girls camp. Taught the woman about gardening and landscaping.
Survived by her husband Robert Craig Leatham, daughter Jennifer Rebecca Ann Barry, brothers and sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and her precious puppy “willow”.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at East Lawn, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento California 95621. Viewing at 9 am, Memorial at 11 am. Luncheon to follow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7009 Van Maren Lane, Citrus Heights ca 95621
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Barbara A. Leatham hosted by East Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries.