Leone Mae Argent

Jan. 29, 1913 –

March 8, 2014

Leone Mae Argent, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, Saturday, March 8, 2014.

She was born to Dick and Clara (Libbey) Willard Jan. 29, 1913, at home on their ranch, in North Eastern Colorado during a blizzard. She was the youngest of three children. Leone moved to Coupeville at age 5 and lived there for the rest of her life. She was married to Russ Argent in 1939, and they had three children. She loved the outdoors, gardening, her family, teaching, her students and travel. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching all of the Mariners baseball games.

Leone is survived by her children, Joy Linde and Dennis Argent, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russ, after 65 years of marriage, and by her son, Gene Argent.

She will be greatly missed by many friends and family.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Leone 1-4 p.m. June 22, 2014 at the Sierra Country Club in Coupeville, for family and friends.