Leanne McCartt

Leanne McCartt aged 80 passed away at home on May 2, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Walter and Ruthana Moss (deceased). She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, and her brother John.

Leanne, or Lee, was an accomplished sculptress and artist. She was best known for her bronze sculptures that have been displayed across the country. Lee traveled across the US for her inspiration including Taos, New Mexico, where she met the famed Indian Chief Sunhawk. The bronze likeness of this Chief was sent to Washington where it was displayed. Lee married Paul McCartt in 1990, and moved to Alaska, where she studied native art that she incorporated into free form textile sculpture. Lee was also an accomplished nurse, with a career that spanned 30 years. She was an SICU and CCU nurse, eventually moving to work in hospice care.

She is survived by her two children, Virginia Wilkins and Jay Jones, as well as 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of services or flowers, donations can be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.