LeeAnn Vonetta Reinhart

LeeAnn Vonetta Reinhart, daughter of Dr. Stephen Wayne Christensen, DDS and Bobbie Dean (Worthen) Christensen, was born December 30, 1967, in Seattle, Washington. As a young girl, LeeAnn grew up in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated from Madison High School. After graduating from high school, LeeAnn furthered her education and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Horticulture from Ricks College in Rexburg. She then began attending Utah State University in Logan, Utah and earned her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. LeeAnn was very educational minded and served as a middle school science and math teacher for a few years. In later years, she also served as an online evaluator and advisor to Western Governors University based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She also served for several years as a presenter at the National Convention for Mid-Levels Teacher Conference. For a short time, LeeAnn worked as bookkeeper and partner of Old Black Dog Express and was also very active in FFA (Future Farmers of America). LeeAnn’s faith was very important to her, and she was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was fluent in Spanish and served on a two-year mission trip in Concepción, Chili for the church. On July 15, 2005, LeeAnn was united in marriage to David K. Reinhart in Ririe, Idaho. They shared over 18 years together and at the time of their union, two families joined to include Zachariah, Samantha, and Cassandra. LeeAnn and David were later blessed with Francis and David. In her spare time, LeeAnn’s love language was food. She loved cooking meals for family and friends, and no one ever walked away from her table hungry. She also enjoyed being outdoors working in the garden and was a talented flower arranger. She was a member of the National Model Railroad Association due to her love of model trains. She enjoyed putting together model trains and displaying them all together. LeeAnn passed away in her home in Plato, Missouri surrounded by her family on Monday, November 20, 2023, having attained the age of 55 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband: David K. Reinhart of the home; daughter: Francis K. Reinhart and son: David K. Reinhart, both in college in Springfield, MO; son: SSGT Zachariah Reinhart (Stacey) of Nixa, MO; two daughters: Samantha Ramirez (Rueben) of Fair Grove, MO, and Cassandra Ferguson (William) of Springfield, MO; seven grandchildren; her mother: Bobbie Christensen of Ririe, ID; two brother: Dr. Brian Christensen, MD (Karie) of Rexburg, ID and Dr. Todd Christensen, DDS (Carlene) of Wasilla, AK; one aunt: Peggy Christensen of Idaho Falls, ID; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and friends. LeeAnn was preceded in death by her father: Dr. Stephen Wayne Christensen, DDS. Even though she is gone from our sight, LeeAnn’s faith and love for her family will live on in our hearts forever. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of LeeAnn Reinhart to the Wounded Warriors Project, or the Mikw Rowe Works Foundation and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. The family would also like to encourage you to plant tulips in the garden in LeeAnn’s memory.

LeeAnn Vonetta Reinhart

December 30, 1967 - November 20, 2023