Leola Fish passed peacefully on March 6th, 2024 at 91 years of age. Leola was born on April 6th, 1932 to Freda and Charles Fritz. She was raised by her mother and stepfather Royal E Day in Libby, Montana. Leola spent a great deal of time with her grandmother “Granny” McDowell in Troy, Montana, as well.

She married Gerald Fish in 1952, and together they raised five children. Leola loved being a homemaker and was a wonderful mother. She loved baking, reading, gardening, and sewing. She also enjoyed walking in the country with her husband and dogs. Leola spent 13 years as a rural mail carrier, and volunteered at the Copalis Food Bank. In her later years, she loved watching cartoons and playing tea party with her great-granddaughter Katilaia. Leola was a gentle person with a beautiful soul and was dearly loved.

Leola is survived by two daughters, Terri (Stephen) Leach and Sandra (Brian) Sundling, 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Leola was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn, husband Gerald, two sons Micheal and Bruce Fish, and daughter Sharon Eaton. At her request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, her daughters request that donations be made to the ALS Association and/or the National Brain Tumor Society.