Leona Alice Kehret

Leona Alice Padelford Kehret, of Snowflake, Arizona formally of Austin, Minnesota peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Snowflake. She was 98. Leona was born in Austin, Minnesota to her parents, the late, Cecil and Viola (Dugaw) Padelford on November 21, 1915. As a child Leona was very active in the 4-H, having produced countless award winning beef and sheep. She continued to be involved until age 20. She loved the outdoors and loved to hunt. An avid baker she loved to cook and entertain. Leona worked for Mildred's Dress Shop in Austin for nearly 15 years. She belonged to the Pleasantview Birthday Club in Austin, which her mother, Viola was a founding member over a century ago. Following a brief illness in 2007 she moved to Pinetop, Arizona to be closer to her son, Bernie. Following her short time in Pinetop she moved to Snowflake where she resided until her passing. She is survived by her son, Edward "Bernie" (Nancy) Kehret, Jr. of Pinetop, Arizona; grandchildren, Edward Bernard "Ted" Kehret of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Matthew Edward (Erica) Kehret of Tucson, Arizona, Tamra Kay (Lance) Cullumber of Tucson, Arizona; great-grandchildren, Makenna, Caleb, Kylie, Ethan, Emerson, Nicole, Josh, Jessica and Jake; 1 great-great-grandchild and many, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kehret; parents, Cecil Padelford and Viola (Ed) Padelford Jessen; brother, Harold Padelford and sister, Vera Marie Padelford. Leona was a fun-loving, kind, and a devoted mother. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Friday March 21, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, 204 1st Ave. NW, Austin, Minnesota with a visitation 1 hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. A luncheon will follow the committal service at the church.