Leta Vandewalker

Leta E Vandewalker November 23, 1944-October 13, 2016 Mrs. Leta Edwina Vandewalker, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday October 13, 2016 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born November 23, 1944 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Elbert Blankenship and Joann (Croop) Blankenship. Leta was a CNA, and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She loved going to church, taking care of people, gardening, painting and loved her family and the nursing staff at the Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home. On November 5, 1975, in La Porte, Indiana, she was married to John "Jack" Vandewalker, who preceded her in death March 5, 1993. She is survived by her one brother, Carl (Elizabeth) Blankenship; her two sisters, Marilyn (Delbert) Brock and Shirley Blankenship all of La Porte, IN; one Aunt Billie Eichinger of Goleta, CA, and several nieces and nephews. Leta was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rebecca Shipton. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends on Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 12:00 pm, until time of service.. A Memorial Service will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Sunday October 16, 2016 at 1:00 pm with Father Ian Williams officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the 4-H County Booster and Alumni, 2857 W. St. Rd. 2, Ste A, LaPorte, Indiana 46350. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leta E Vandewalker please visit our Sympathy Store.