Leda "Candy" Candace Sturm

Leda was born July 18, 1944, in Houston, Texas to Brick Upton and Lasetta (Ehlert) Diemer. She grew up “in the bottom” in Pattison, Texas, graduating valedictorian of her class at Royal High School. On August 31, 1962, Leda was united in marriage with Lynn Arlen Sturm in Pattison, Texas. She was employed as a legal secretary at a law firm for many years. Leda was a member of Christian City Fellowship in Sealy, Texas. In her spare time, Leda enjoyed sewing, gardening, and raising cattle. Leda treasured every moment she spent with her family, especially her grandbabies or grandluvs.

She is survived by her daughters:  Kim Newman and husband, Randal, of Katy, Lasetta Sturm of Katy, and Nicole Canales and husband, Eddie, of Brookshire/Pattison; granddaughters: Morgan Newman, Madison Newman, and Sydney Canales; grandsons: Mason Newman, Lawson Newman, Zach Canales, and Coleson Canales; great-grandchildren: Sophia Smith, Trey Smith, and Adelynn Smith; brother: Ted  Diemer and wife, Debbie; sisters-in-law: Rueann Smith, Glenda de la Rosa, Donna Smith, and Marcy Downum; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.

Leda was preceded in death by her husband: Lynn Arlen Sturm; parents: Brick & Lasetta Diemer; older brother: Brick Diemer, Jr.; and younger sister: Ruth (Diemer) Marshall.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to:

Alzheimer's Association, Houston & South East Texas Chapter
6055 South Loop East
Houston, TX 77087

Parkinson's Foundation South Central Chapter, Attn: Donor Services
200 SE 1st Street, Ste 800
Miami, FL 33131
https://www.parkinson.org/southcentral

Nancy McCready Ministries
https://nancymccready.com/giving/