b"A COWGIRL RESTS IN HEAVENGLADYS VIDELLA SWANETTE EKSTADT LEACHAPRIL 11, 1928JUNE 2, 2019G ladys Leach passed away on June 2, 2019, at herWickenburg community and the many returning guests, home in Wickenburg, Arizona. Born in Gary,Gladys and Bill managed and operated the Kay El Bar for Indiana, Gladys was the daughter of Hilma Swansonanother ten years.and Eduard Ekstadt and the younger sister of Karna Ekstadt Danielson.Gladys leaves behind a legion of friends who adore her.She was a beloved fixture of the Wickenburg Gladys married the love of her life, William Bernardcommunity and was known as a sparkling and gracious Leach, in 1970 and remained happily wedded until hehostess who had the kindest of hearts. She was an passed away in 1995. She had three children from herenthusiastic supporter of numerous charities, loved first marriage to Gene Kilmer: Mark, Val and Wesleymusic and dancing, was an excellent horsewoman, and Kilmer. Her youngest, Wesley, predeceased his motheralways a superb and stylish dresser. A life member in 1976 at age 16. Gladys has four grandchildren, all ofof Las Damas womens trail riding group, Gladys whom she was very proud of and loved to talk about:completed 47 of their annual five-day rides. She Thomas Wesley and Lisa Kilmer (Mark) and Mercedesloved Jesus and was an active and life-long follower Rose and Jack Kilmer (Val).of Christian Science.Prior to her first marriage, Gladys had a career inA memorial and celebration of Gladys life is being advertising in Los Angeles. In the mid-1960s sheplanned and will be held in Wickenburg in the early discovered the joys of the hospitality business when herfall.The family suggests contributions in Glady's first husband and a business partner purchased the Kaymemory be made to K-9 Connection in Wickenburg.El Bar Guest Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona. Her beloved Bill Leach, as a wedding surprise, purchased the Kay ElHeaven just got a bit more sparkle, with an added Bar Ranch from the two partners. To the delight of thetouch of glamour and an extra-large dose of charm. 32nd AnnualARIZONACOWBOY POETSGATHERINGPrescott, Arizona40+ ANDMUSICIANSPOETS FOR A 3-DAY EVENT!New for 2019 - Visit Our Western Art Show!August 8, 9&10, 2019Yavapai College Performing Arts CenterArizonaRealCountry.com August 2019 39"