Leah J. Cartwright

Memorial service for Leah Jane Cartwright, 86, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, formerly of Biwabik, will be 10:30am Monday, March 25, 2013 at Community United Church of Christ in Biwabik with Rev. Rodney Slessor officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik, MN. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert, MN. Leah died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 4, 1927 in Biwabik, MN to Fred and Jennie (Orfald) Goodman. Leah was a graduate of Biwabik High School and later married William Cartwright on December 4, 1947 in Biwabik. Leah spent most of her life in Biwabik where she was an active member of the Community United Church of Christ. There she taught Sunday School, was a member of the choir and served as secretary/treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughters, Connie Wuotila of Wyoming, MN and Beverly (Chris) Cardel of Cheyenne, Wyo; grandchildren, Eric (Vicki), Mark (Deanna), Ryan (Karen), Kyle and Kristin (Stevie); nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; brothers, Lawrence, Robert and Bill; sisters Marie and Gladys; son-in-law, Barry Wuotila.