Chrishel Leech

Chrishel Leech

Tropic, Utah

Chrishel Syrett Leech, 35, a devoted wife, a loving mother and a special friend to everyone around her, finally found peace on January 16, 2013 in Salt Lake City, after a long battle with bouts of depression.

She was born on December 8, 1977 in Panguitch to Roderick K and Kathern Chynoweth Syrett. She attended school at Bryce Valley where she was on the drill team for four years and also participated in cheerleading. She then went on to Dixie State College and received her Associates Degree.

She married Timothy James Leech on December 27, 1996 at Ruby’s Inn. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on December 27, 1997 by Ned Winder. To this union were born four children: Sierra Bricen, Taten Timothy, Isaac Lewis and Grace Elaine. They lived in Logan while Tim finished his degree in engineering and then moved to Idaho Falls for six years while Tim had employment. She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in the Primary presidency. They moved back home to Ruby’s Inn in 2011,where they were both employed.

Chrishel had a spunky personality. She spent every minute she could with her best friend and husband, Tim. She enjoyed exploring the outdoors with her family and friends. Chrishel had many hobbies which included cooking, bottling and gardening. She valued these moments she was able to share with her husband, children, family and friends.

She is survived by her husband and her four children; parents at Ruby’s Inn; brothers: Bryce Roderick (Cherish) Syrett, Reuben Shiloh (Cailee) Syrett, both of Ruby’s Inn; sisters: Sheila (TJ) Johnson, Flagstaff, AZ; Cherrie (David) Tebbs, Kami (Michael) Stevens, Hayley (Nicholas) Pollock, all of Ruby’s Inn; Jentre’ Lee (Nathan) Leishman, Farmington; mother-in-law, Elaine Haas, Tropic; father-in-law, James Leech, San Diego, CA; grandmother-in-law, Helma Haas, Tropic; brother-in-law, Greg(Megan) Leech, Pinehurst, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Tropic Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Tropic Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Bryce Canyon City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

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