Luella Inman Obituary (1929 - 2023)

Luella Inman, formerly of Newcastle, UT passed away April 17, 2023, in Chehalis, WA. Luella was born March 9, 1929 in Ashley ND, to Louisa Eckman and Christian Klein. Her father passed away when Luella was 4. Her mother later moved to South Dakota and married Daniel Preszler. In addition to the 5 siblings she already had, with Pa Preszler she gained 7 step siblings, and soon had a new baby sister, totaling 13 siblings in all. Luella met the love of her life, Cliﬀord Inman, in South Dakota. They were married in 1952, and moved to sunny Lakewood California to build a new life. They had one son, Danny. Cliﬀ and "Lu" (as most people called her) were hard working, outgoing, and loved to entertain friends and family. The friendships they made with co-workers and neighbors lasted a lifetime. In the late 80's she and Cliﬀ relocated to the outskirts of Newcastle, UT, where together, by hard work and determination, they built their dream home. Luella had a deep faith in Jesus and attended church regularly. She was an amazing home maker, who kept an immaculate and beautifully decorated home. Lu was known for her cooking and baking skills, and was a talented seamstress. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, cake decorating and tole painting were among her favorites. In recent years, she attended a card making group regularly. Her cards were beautiful, and were welcomed gifts to anyone who was lucky enough to receive them. At 94, she was still very much a force of nature, doing more in a day than most people half her age. Many of us depended on her for wisdom, life advice, caring nature, and enjoyed her amazing meals and cinnamon rolls! She lived at her Newcastle home until September 2022, when she moved to Washington to live with her son Danny. Luella was loved by many, and she considered many people to be extended family. She was close to her long time friends Walt and Connie Grove, and their children Julie, Jeﬀ and Jill. She had an especially close and loving connection to Julie and her husband Gary Perkins. They spent many holidays and family time together. She loved all her Newcastle neighbors, card making ladies, and her church family. She had a special kinship with nieces Mary and Sandy, and nephew Richard. Luella is survived by her son Danny (Melinda) Inman, Granddaughter In Law, Ellen Inman and Great Granddaughter Gabby Inman, Grandson Brian Inman, all of WA. Daughter and Son “by heart" Julie and Gary Perkins, Austin TX, Their sons Warner (Heather) Perkins, Denver CO, Seth (Ruth) Perkins, Lubbock TX. Also, Nieces Sandy (Mark) Nelson, Power MT, Mary (Kelly) Conder, Aspen (Gaerhing) Mitchell, and Nephew Richard Klein, Richﬁeld, UT. Survivors include many other nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Luella was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Cliﬀ, Beloved grandson Adam, Sisters: Elsie, Viola and Joann, brothers: Clarence, Willie and Elmer, as well as all of her step siblings and their spouses. No Services will be held