Eva Leonelia Leech

In Loving Memory of Eva Leonelia Leech

December 17, 1949 – 2026

Eva Leonelia Leech was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose life was defined by faith, family, kindness, and an extraordinary capacity to love others without judgment.

Born on December 17, 1949, to Leonard and Tabitha Eastman, Eva grew into a woman whose greatest joy came from the people she loved and the faith that guided her throughout her life.

That joy continued to grow through her grandchildren: Isaac, Abigail, Chloe, Luke, Molly, Jackson, Joseph, Jacob, and Jefferson; and through her great-grandchildren: Asher, Adalia, and Briella. Eva’s family was larger than the family tree alone could show. In addition to her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, she also carried many bonus children and grandchildren in her heart, loving them with the same warmth, grace, and sincerity that defined her life.

Eva was also a beloved sister, Auntie, and family member, deeply connected not only to her immediate family but to her extended family as well. She is survived by her sisters Marlene Montilla and her husband Joe, Rose Ann Coburn, and Beth Anderson; her brother-in-law Jim Carollo; her sisters-in-law Pam Leech and Emma Leech; and many nieces and nephews whom she adored. The bonds she shared with her family were precious to her, and she carried the gift of family connection throughout her life.

To know Eva was to know what it meant to be loved. She had a special way of welcoming people into her heart exactly as they were. She loved first, without judgment, and offered kindness, compassion, encouragement, and grace freely. Her family and friends were never left wondering how much they meant to her.

At the center of Eva’s life was her faith in Jesus Christ. It was not simply something she spoke about; it could be seen in the way she lived. Her faith was present in her love for her family, her compassion for others, her willingness to forgive, and the grace she extended to those around her. Through both joyful and difficult seasons, her faith remained a source of strength and hope.

Eva’s greatest legacy cannot be measured by possessions or accomplishments, but by the lives she touched and the love she gave. That legacy lives on through her husband, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and through the many friends and family members who were blessed to know her.

Although her absence leaves an immeasurable space in the hearts of those who loved her, there is comfort in knowing that the faith Eva carried throughout her life has now brought her home. Her family will continue to honor her by carrying forward the example she gave them: love first, judge no one, extend grace, cherish family, and keep faith in Jesus Christ at the center of life.

Eva was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed. The love she gave so freely will remain with her family and friends for generations to come.

A Memorial Service celebrating Eva’s life and faith will be held at HungryGen Church Spokane

1222 S McDonald Rd Spokane Valley, WA on September 12 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at Duncan Meadows in Manito Park, where family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate the beautiful life and lasting legacy of Eva Leonelia Leech.

Google Maps link for Reception: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F1L3yLiZ92RsjhCUA