LeAnn Jean Wertz

LeAnn was involved with her church and singing in the choir was very important to her and Wayne. She was active in the Glendale Women's Club for 50 years, a Girl Scout Leader for 40 years and positively influenced many young girls. She was an accomplished artist with a BA Degree from Albion College in Ohio. She founded the Glendale Equestrian Club, owned horses and was an avid horseback rider until the age of 89. She also loved dogs. As a young mother, she and Wayne raised their children in India from 1959 to 1969. Wayne served at the hospital in India as a Medical Missionary Doctor and LeAnn was a homemaker and also volunteered at the hospital during the summer.

She founded the Glendale Equestrian Club in the late 19s. First for a small group of riders, doing day rides and camp outs. The club grew over the years to be one of the most reputable riding club in the valley with members not only from AZ but other states residents wintering in AZ.

LeAnn Jean Wertz, 94 years of age, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and Aunt, passed away on November 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Wayne Wertz, her two granddaughters Little Stef and Bridget(children of Stefanie and Mondy), and her two brothers Jack and Billy. She is survived by her four children Shelley, Craig, Stefanie (Mondy) and Lori, her grandchildren Stuart (Sandra), Armando (Simone), and Orion and her great grandchildren Ella, Gabe, Owen, and William (children of Stuart and Sandra). She will be missed very much by her family and friends and all those she has helped over the years of her life.