Letha May Kirkpatrick passed over from this world at 87 years on May 7, 2026, peacefully in her Fieldbrook home. Letha was born October 23, 1939 at home outside of Lansing, Michigan. She left Michigan by bus at three years old, making Humboldt County her home for the last 84 years.

Letha loved gardening, murder mystery shows and books (anything by Agatha Christie), making blankets for her loved ones and scenery painting on saws. She loved music, most especially musicals, and loved to sing, whether at home or in the car, driving family around.

Letha worked for a time at Blue Lake Preschool School, where she loved assisting with the kids and getting keepsakes that she kept for years. Holidays were spent with family getting together and grandkids running around the house and yard making memories. Letha and her husband had a spot in Big Lagoon, called the “The Weekenders Club,” which was shared amongst friends. At times friends and family came together there to enjoy food, games and sunshine with loved ones. Fourth of July was always a big hit there.

She is survived by her children, Debra Walker (Matthew Walker), Donna Albers and Kathlyn Harrie; her stepchildren Robert, Kathryn and Gaylien Kirkpatrick; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Kirkpatrick, and son, Darell Vasquez. Service will be held at Ocean View Cemetery on June 20, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Thank you to all those who helped care for her at the end. A special thank to Hospice for all the care they provided.

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