Concette "Connie" Greenleaf

Concette “Connie” Greenleaf, 96, of Sandpoint, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at Bonner General Hospital She was born June 14, 1913 in Spokane, WA the daughter of Frank and Martha (Fish) Rogers. She began her schooling at St. Xavier in Spokane. The family moved to Sandpoint in 1922 and she completed the 8th grade at Farmin School. She graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1931. On Dec. 25, 1937 she married Paul Greenleaf in Sandpoint, and they were married for over 60 years. Connie worked in retail sales for a number of years at Delamarter’s, Marjean’s and Sears. In addition to her career she was active in local politics, serving as democratic precinct committee woman and served on the election board well into her 90’s. She was an avid swimmer, was famous for her cooking especially her pies, enjoyed working in her yard, but the greatest joy in her life was her family. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a long time member of the Altar Society at the church. Connie is survived by two daughters: Paula (Craig) Royer of Sagle, ID, Barbara (Larry) Headden of Klamath Falls, OR; grandson: David (Lisa) Sutliff of Sagle; 6 great grandchildren: Joseph (Amy) Sutliff, Madyson Sutliff, T.J. Loosmore, Keila Loosmore, Jacob Heuscher, Samantha Heuscher all of Sagle, ID; 4 great great grandchildren: Luke Sutliff, Peyton Guercio, Shelynn Loosemore, Ryiely Loosemore; 3 sisters-in-law: Murle Rogers, Wilma Rogers, Patricia Rogers, and by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and 10 brothers and sisters. The Vigil Service with Rosary Prayers will be said at 7:00PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint, ID. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with Father Dennis C. Day, officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery.