Obituary for Elizabeth Joann Leno (Brown)
Elizabeth “Liz” Joann Leno (Brown), an amazing wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many passed away on May 2, 2023 at the age of 70. She was born November 9, 1952 to Richard and Darlene Brown (Hill). She grew up in Willamina, graduating from Willamina High School in 1970.
On October 23, 1971, she married Reynold “Reyn” Leno. They raised a family in Willamina and she loved her hometown and enjoyed attending events such as 4th of July celebration, Christmas activities, and Art tour. For the past 31 years, Liz worked as a Member Benefits specialist for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde where she met and became friends with Tribal Members all over the Country. Liz’s first love was Reyn and her children and grandchildren, having often said that being a wife, mother and grandmother was all she ever wanted in life. Liz also adored her family and spending time with all of them while reminding her nieces and nephews who their favorite aunt was. Her other loves included Disneyland family vacations, Christmas, planting flowers, and Elvis music. She was a friend to all who met her giving her time to listen and also to give advice and encouragement when needed. Liz’s presence in life was felt by all as she gave her all to the people she cared about. She has impacted so many lives and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her mother Darlene of Sheridan; husband Reyn, daughter Angela (Ariah) Fasana, and sons Shonn (Egypt) Leno and Dustin Leno, all of Willamina; brothers Tom Brown of Grand Ronde, Ray (Diana) Brown of Albany, and Wayne (Phyllis) Brown of Dallas; grandchildren Cheyanne (Tyler) Heidt, Justin Fasana, Nikia Mooney, Darien Leno, Bayleigh Leno, Koana Leno, Maleah (Tomas) Espinoza, and Bryson Leno; great-grandchildren Bentley and Calvin Stauffer and Palmer Heidt. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard.
At Liz’s request there will be no services but a celebration of life later this summer. Final arrangements by Bollman’s Tribute Center, Dallas, Oregon. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Willamina 4th of July Celebration or City of Willamina for purchase and upkeep of Christmas lights and decorations.
On October 23, 1971, she married Reynold “Reyn” Leno. They raised a family in Willamina and she loved her hometown and enjoyed attending events such as 4th of July celebration, Christmas activities, and Art tour. For the past 31 years, Liz worked as a Member Benefits specialist for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde where she met and became friends with Tribal Members all over the Country. Liz’s first love was Reyn and her children and grandchildren, having often said that being a wife, mother and grandmother was all she ever wanted in life. Liz also adored her family and spending time with all of them while reminding her nieces and nephews who their favorite aunt was. Her other loves included Disneyland family vacations, Christmas, planting flowers, and Elvis music. She was a friend to all who met her giving her time to listen and also to give advice and encouragement when needed. Liz’s presence in life was felt by all as she gave her all to the people she cared about. She has impacted so many lives and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her mother Darlene of Sheridan; husband Reyn, daughter Angela (Ariah) Fasana, and sons Shonn (Egypt) Leno and Dustin Leno, all of Willamina; brothers Tom Brown of Grand Ronde, Ray (Diana) Brown of Albany, and Wayne (Phyllis) Brown of Dallas; grandchildren Cheyanne (Tyler) Heidt, Justin Fasana, Nikia Mooney, Darien Leno, Bayleigh Leno, Koana Leno, Maleah (Tomas) Espinoza, and Bryson Leno; great-grandchildren Bentley and Calvin Stauffer and Palmer Heidt. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard.
At Liz’s request there will be no services but a celebration of life later this summer. Final arrangements by Bollman’s Tribute Center, Dallas, Oregon. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Willamina 4th of July Celebration or City of Willamina for purchase and upkeep of Christmas lights and decorations.