Lethia Ann Elsasser, 61 of Mesa, Arizona passed away on December 8, 2016. She was born on September 3, 1955 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Lethia attended Tempe High School and finally chose to move to Arizona permanently in 1981. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Lethia was a strong, devoted, and a hard-working person. She was employed at Holsum Bakery, Tolleson, Arizona for almost 22 years. She also became a collector car enthusiast with her life partner, Larry Salzman. Together, they traveled Arizona and the United States attending many car events, which Lethia enjoyed immensely. Lethia was a member of the Prowler Owners Association. Her passion and love for the outdoors was showcased and her many trips with Larry. Her dedication to her employer was shown in the endless hours and days she worked. But she always made time for what matter most to her, her family, didn't matter how far away or how many calls, she was always there for her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her life partner, Larry Salzman; three children, Andrea Maria Eggleston, Jeffery Lee Rosales, Danell Rea Loop; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; parents Willus and Willene Elsasser of Gillette, Wyoming; two sisters: Kelli Miller of Gillette, Wyoming, Elva Malsom of Casper, Wyoming, two brothers: Speed Elsasser of Garnett, Kansas, and Bill Elsasser of Gillette, Wyoming.
A Celebration of Lethia's life will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 12:30 PM, with a viewing one hour prior to the services at Richardson Funeral Home, 2621 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona. Burial will immediately follow the services at the City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona.
Following the burial, there will be a luncheon held at the home of Danell Loop, 2538 N. 87th Terrace, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257. Everyone is invited to attend. Richardson Funeral Home, Tempe, Arizona is compassionately serving the family.
Attending, honorable pallbearers: Patrick Loop, Speed Elsasser, Bill Elsasser, Mark Radeff, Brandon Stewart, Mike Lucas, Isais Rosales
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Interment following funeral service
Wednesday December 14th, 2016
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Visitation
Wednesday December 14th, 2016
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Funeral Service
Wednesday December 14th, 2016
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