Machelle Leggett Obituary (1964 - 2016)

On August 1st, 2016 Machelle K. Leggett was called to our Lord Jesus. She is very much-loved, and will be greatly missed. Machelle was born in Long Beach, Ca. in 1964. She finished high school in Orange County, Ca. She took great pride in owning a condo by age of 22. Machelle was married to Frank Stefanec for a short time and together they had their daughter Kristina. She then met her first love Karl Bernardy and together they had Machelle's second daughter Stephanie. They lived in Orange County before moving to Riverside, CA. Karl and Machelle also lived for a short time in Big Bear, CA. In 2004 they moved to Baker City and Machelle started working at Safeway where she became acquainted with almost everyone. Karl was diagnosed in 2009 with cancer and passed away a short time later in 2010. Machelle contacted me (Rick) later that year because she knew I did yard work; she asked me if I needed a lawn mower. I told her I did need a mower and I would like to maintain her yard in exchange. I asked her out on a date but she said no and that it was too soon. In November I asked again, but this time I asked her if she would like to go get firewood with me and she said yes. From that day on we were almost inseparable. As we got to know each other we found we had the same dreams and goals for our lives. Machelle and I were married August 4th, 2015. One of our dreams was to purchase a little piece of property, and we had just accomplished this goal before her passing. She was preceded in death by; her mother Rosemary Hamilton, Brother Matthew Hamilton, husband Frank Stefanec, husband Karl Bernardy. She is survived by; father Stanley Hamilton, brother Mike Sexton, husband Rick Leggett, daughter Kristina Shelton, daughter Stephanie Bernardy, grandchildren Karlie, Bentley, Lucas, Adrian, Brayden. Machelle also leaves behind numerous aunts', uncles', nieces and nephews. I want to thank everyone who has been a part of our lives. There will be a celebration of life on the new property at a later date. To us forever and ever, I love you. Arrangements have been in the care of Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.