In Loving Memory
Leah McGranahan

VISITATION
Saturday, February 13, 2016
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Will be held at a later date
at the family farm.

Leah Mae McGranahan, daughter of Harold and Nettie ( Mohr) Roland, was born April 20, 1925 near Terril, Iowa. She began her education in country school and graduated from the Lake Center School.

Following high school, Leah helped build B29 aircraft in Omaha, Nebraska during World War II.

On June 23, 1947 Leah was united in marriage to Dean McGranahan in Jackson, Minnesota. To this union two children were born.

For many years Leah worked at Stub's Ranch Kitchen in Spencer and also at Stub's restaurant at the Clay County Fairgrounds during the fair. For much of her life, Leah and Dean worked side-by-side on the farm.

Leah was a member of the United Methodist Church and church circle in Ruthven. She was also a member of the Lake Township Club.

Leah enjoyed crocheting, making many gifts for her family and friends. She made afghans, tablecloths, and bedspreads. She also had a huge garden each summer, canning and freezing much of the produce she grew. She and Dean enjoyed traveling to Arizona and California where they spent the winters for several years.

Leah passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the Ruthven Community Care Center, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Marion Devore.

She is survived by her husband, Dean of Ruthven, Iowa; her children, LeAnn McGranahan and her husband, George Veitch of Papaaloa, Hawaii, and Allen McGranahan and his wife, Cindy of Dickens, Iowa; three grandchildren, Devan McGranahan and his wife, Meghan Kirkwood, Katrina Brown and Ellyn Vogel and her husband, Travis; two great grandchildren, Keith and Allison Brown; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home