Leah was born in Kalispell, Montana on January 21, 1938, the daughter of Claude and Rita (Kincaid) Currey. She grew up and attended schools in Jordan. Following her schooling, she worked with local sheep shearing crews and worked at local restaurants. In 1962, she purchased the family ranch which she operated until she sold the ranch in 2005. Leah also helped with the day to day operation of her husband Sandy Barclay´s ranch. During her years on the ranch, she successfully operated an outdoor outfitting and commercial fishing business with her children along with running Central and Western Livestock Order Buyers with her husband. Leah and Sandy later moved to town and made their home in Jordan.
Leah loved music, flowers, gardening and dancing.
Leah is survived by her husband of 32 years Sandy Barclay of Jordan, MT; two sons: Quinn Jessen of Miles City, MT; and Jed Jessen of Jordan, MT; three daughters: Wanda Fogle and her husband Chuck Littleton of Miles City, MT; Sandra Barclay of Miles City, MT; and Anita Pluhar of Jordan, MT; her mother-in-law, Doris Barclay of Jordan, MT; a sister-in-law, Melba Currey of Jordan, MT; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; and special friends Dean and Tana Rogge and Judy Coldwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: George and Jack; one great granddaughter, Samantha Nelson and her step-mother, Grace Currey. A special thank you to Leah´s caregiver Geralyn Jessen.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Tuesday February 28, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Jordan
Jordan, MT 59337
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Tuesday February 28, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Jordan
Jordan, MT 59337
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beverly says
with my deepest sympathy…love you all…she was a great woman and fought a hard fight..she is in peace now…
Alyce Haider says
Sandy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Leah was a very special person in my life. I am sorry I saw so little of her in the last few years. We had such a good time together when we were in school. A long time ago.
Clara Jo says
What a wonderful Lady !
Troy & JoDee Hess says
Sandy and Family-Sorry to hear about Leah. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Donald John and Alice Cameron says
So sorry to hear this news. What a lady!!! There are surely a lot of memories for all of the family to keep close to hearts.
Leslie Manning says
Cindy Stanton says
My sincerest sympathy for the loss of a truly great woman whom I believe was much ahead of her time. Leah was just one of those great people who always made everyone feel welcome and comfortable and you never felt like there was an age gap. No one could dance like her either. It was always so much fun to watch her dance.
Travis & Amy Spang says
Quinn and sons:
Our deepest sympathies. Prayers to you in this difficult time. Quinn so glad we were able to see you this past weekend in Miles City.
Deanna and Terry Murnion says
Leah was a Special Lady. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers.
Walter & Margie Eppenauer says
We are so very sorry to hear of her passing.
jan brown says
YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHT.
Kathy Pawlowski says
Anita,Sandra,Wanda,Quinn & Jed and families,
So sorry for your loss. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy.
Julie Loomis says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May you days be filled with loving memories of the times you shared with her.
Julie Loomis
Jackie Currey says
Sandy and family…. I’m so sorry to hear about Leah’s passing. I will always remember her for her love of music, dancing, and little birds. Leah was a good Mom, good wife, good friend, and a great lady of the community. She will be missed. I hope that you will feel God’s love through this time and remember all the good times with Leah. We were all blessed to know her.
Doug Benge says
A pleasure to have worked with her over the years. Hard work, weather and perserverence were clearly visible on the outside, and compassion, caring and intelligence shone from the inside. Glad I knew her!
Best wishes to the family.
Doug
Mike and Debbie Stocker says
Sandy and family, So very sorry for your loss. I have some wonderful memories. She was so fun to be around and will be missed by many. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and give you strength.
Monte & Leila Massar says
Sandy and Family, Want you to know that our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Leah was a great lady and she will be missed by all.
Jane Jeppe says
Dear Sandy and Family: I am so sorry to hear abut Leah’s passing. I have such wonderful memories of Uncle Claud, Aunt Rita, George, Jack and Leah when we spent time on the ranch back in the 50s and 60s. Leah was a
wonderful lady and will be missed by our family. My love and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love, Jane (Svendsen) Jeppe
Julie Kaufman says
Wanda,
Sorry for your loss.
John and Lillian Loomis says
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one,Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy,Jed,Quinn,Wanda,Anita,Sandra and families.God Bless each and every one of you. She was definately a special lady.
Jack and Judy Svendsen says
We were so sorry to hear of the Leah’s passing. She was a beautiful lady and a wonderful family friend. Leah and the Currey family were always very special people to us. You are all in our prayers. Jack and Judy
Pat & Bob Corbin says
So sorry to hear of Leah’s passing. What a lady she was. I loved to watch her dance, she enjoyed it so much and it showed. May she rest in peace.
Evalyn harding says
our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gerome & Rita Wemmer says
To the family of Leah,
Our deepest sympathies to all. Such a lovely person has left us and will be missed by many. Happy Trails, Leah. May Gods love and healing be with all as it is now with Leah.
Our condolences. Gerome and Rita Wemmer
Carol Davis (Cole) says
Quinn and Jed – The memories I have of the summer spent at the lake with Leah, Shorty and the two of you are some of the best of times. She was a wonderful, wonderful woman admired by many. Only wish that I had kept in touch. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Carol
Scott Nasner and Family says
Sandy and family, Our thought and prayers are with you.
Laurel and Charlie Noland says
Sandy and family – The loss of a great lady will be forever felt in your family and the community Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come. Laurel and Charlie
Noell Hoverson Martinson says
Thinking of all of the family and friends
Katie Hageman says
May Peace Be With ALL of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the days ahead. I have fond memories of Leah dancing at the country dances and spelling the dance bands off with her musical talents. Her parental support was great during my tenure as a first year teacher. Lots of good times spent in a wonderful community on Flat Creek!
Glenn and Katie
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED DEARLY..
Carol Rath Raschkow says
To Leah’s family,
I send my prayers and condolences during your time of loss. Leah was a kind, hardworking lady and although your loss is great, your memories must be wonderful.. May you all take comfort in knowing that Leah was loved by many…