Leigh Bakker

Leigh Ann Bakker, 56 of Ottumwa, lowa, passed away on August 4, 2025. Leigh was born July 6, 1969 in Des Moines, lowa, to Randall and Nancy Bakker. Leigh was a resident of Ottumwa the majority of her life and always called it home.

Leigh is survived by her children, Leslie (Olivia) Widmann and Tyler Letts; her grandchildren, Victoria, Ryleigh, Remington and Daxon Widmann, all of Bremerton, Washington; her mother, Nancy Bakker of Melrose, lowa; siblings, Joel (Janell) Bakker and Karin Bakker (Jon Mason) all of Fairfield, lowa; her nieces and nephews, Jaycie, Joslyn and Jackson Bakker, Devin and Keeton Fleener and Heather and Hunter Mason; aunts and uncles, Jerry Bakker, Mary Bakker, Jo Reade, Jon Manning and numerous cousins. Her father, Randall Bakker preceded Leigh in death in 2002. Also preceding her in death were her grandparents, V.M. Joe and Mary Manning and Deloris Bakker; her uncle, Robert "Bob" Reade and her cousin Robin Reade.

Honorary pallbearers are her cousins Kelly, Tracy, Kristin, Barry, Mark, Erin, Whitney, Ryan, Molly, Kyle, Rob and Heather.

Leigh never knew a stranger and you could not go anywhere without running into someone that knew her. To know her was to love her and she will be remembered for her smile that lit up the room.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 12-1 pm at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. A Memorial Service will also be on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1 pm with Doug McAntire officiating at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. Services will be live-streamed on Facebook for those to view that are unable to attend. In lieu of flowers, Leigh requested that memorials be made to her children and grandchildren.