Leona Pearl Allinson

September 15, 1915 - January 15, 2017

Leona Pearl Allinson, 101, formerly of Gladstone OR, died January 15, 2017 in Milwaukie, OR. She was born September 15, 1915 in Ackley, Iowa to Samuel and Mayme Fischer. January 5, 1937 she married John W. Allinson in Hampton, Iowa. She was dearly loved by her 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 18 great, great grandchildren. She was a loving stay at home mom who enjoyed family and friends. She was an avid baker and made wonderful home made bread. She loved embroidery, word search puzzles, and playing cards. She enjoyed numerous trips with family. Her heart was filled with the gift of wanting to help others. She was predeceased by her husband on March 4,1984. Also precedeing her in death were her 3 sisters, Bernita, Marcella and Beulah and her son-in-laws, Herb Hortsch and Noland Walker. She is survived by her 4 children; Joanne Walker, Creswell OR; Donna Renzi (Ralph), Helendale, CA; Donald Allinson (Trena), Gladstone, OR; and Barbara Hortsch, Milwaukie, OR. As a family we would like to give our heartfelt Thank You to Mina Hunter & Menchie, along with their extended family and staff @ Trinity Blessed Homecare, LLC. These wonderful folks cared for and loved our Mom over the past 8 years. Their unending compassion and selfless devotion is appreciated more than words can accurately express. Knowing our Mom was well cared for, loved, and safe is a gift of the heart that these loving caregivers so graciously provided. May God continue to bless all of you, and what you do. We know “Gramma” would also like to give a very special thanks to all of you for your love, care, and support. Services will be held on January 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Chapel, 1306 Seventh Street, Oregon City, OR. Internment will be at Mountain View Cemetery, Oregon City, OR. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Leona’s memory to the charity of your choice.