Dear Leita,

You have been an incredible support to me through all the years that I have known you.

Remember when you were the Compassionate Service Leader and were ready to help with anything? I am sorry that I didn't use you more. When I wanted to plan a party for Denise, you were there to help make it happen. When I wanted to get my dream of a Mid-Singles group off the ground, you came up like an organizing fiend and it became a reality. Our first activity was such a success, and it was due to your advertising and ingenuity. I don't know how I will continue it without your dedication and perseverance.

You were an amazing friend to me. I remember we had a girl's sleep-over about 3 years ago, and you brought the game "Girl Talk". It was the first time I had played it, and there is a picture of me out there pushing a penny on the floor with my nose. You always reached out to me when I was anti-social, and I was so glad to find out that we were actually family!! In the last year, you have shared some of my favorite experiences and events, from birthday parties to the Mid-Singles Conference in June. I will always treasure the experience of tag-team speed-dating with you. I thought we were a dynamic duo! I am sorry I ditched you on the Saturday for the lamest of all reasons, and I wish you would have told us how sick you were feeling. You always thought of others before yourself, though. I wish I could have been a better friend to you. I wish I had been less selfish.

You will continue to be an inspiring example of someone who has great faith in Jesus Christ. This was evident in your faithful temple attendance and your endless service to others. As you lay in the hospital, you were more concerned about the mid-Singles activity, and us remembering friends' birthdays than yourself. Your quiet acts of compassion were noticed, and I know that you will be serving even more people now that you have the full capacity to do so.

Let's be honest, there were things about you that drove me crazy. You lived by extremely high standards and you wanted everyone else to as well. I am afraid that many of us failed you numerous times. You always wanted to include everyone, even when there were people we couldn't stand to have around. Once you had an idea, you would see it through until the very end, even if it was uncomfortable for others. You were driven and determined, and you often got me out of my comfort zone. Thank-you.

Leita, you will be missed more than words can ever express. I am a better person for having known you, and I hope that you are well and happy and working hard and laughing with all of our awesome ancestors. Please say hi to them for me!

Love,
Jenny