Tonkinson, Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann Tonkinson, 35 of Gilbert, passed away on March 6,
2010 as an innocent victim of an automobile accident. Leigh
was born in Mesa, AZ on Feb. 5, 1975 to Larry and Peggy
Marten. There aren't enough words to tell how sincerely good
she was to her husband, children, family, friends, and co-
workers. Leigh Ann was a carbon copy of the Proverbs 31
woman. She loved Jesus Christ and through that love was able
to love others in a way that will be so deeply missed. Leigh
Ann was a graduate of Marcos De Niza ('93) and ASU ('98). She
worked as a Nursing Supervisor at Phoenix Children's Hospital
and was nominated as Nurse of the Year in 2008. But her
biggest joy came from being a wife and mother. We miss you
so much Leigh. Much more than our hearts can take. We may
never understand why, but we hold close the truth that God is
good. Leigh Ann ran the race so well and now she is enjoying
Heaven. We all cannot wait to see you again. We love you.
Leigh Ann is survived by her husband Greg; sons Caden, and
Bailey; daughter Malia; brother Lance (Robin) Marten; and sister
Reagan (Jaime) Guzman. Visitation will be held on Thursday,
March 11th from 6-8 pm at Falconer Funeral Home 251 W.
Juniper Ave. Gilbert, AZ 85233. Funeral Services will be held
on Friday March 12th at 10:00 am at The Grove Bible Church,
20105 S Gilbert Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286. Funeral arrangements
under the direction of Falconer Funeral Home:
www.FalconerFuneral Home.com. In lieu of flowers, we have
established the "Leigh Ann Tonkinson Memorial Fund" for
donations that can be made at any Wells Fargo location.

Published in The Arizona Republic from March 10 to March 12,
2010