Lana Leist-Burkhart, 78 year-old Woodward, Oklahoma, resident, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. In accordance with Lana's wishes, a celebration of life will be held at the American Legion Building in Freedom Oklahoma, on May 1, 2021, beginning at 3 p.m.

Lana Leist-Burkhart was born on March 21, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Virginia and Dallas Leist. Lana was raised in Laverne, Oklahoma, and moved to Alva, Oklahoma, in 1951. After graduating from Alva High School, she attended Oklahoma State University and received degrees in Spanish and English.

Lana was united in marriage to Alan Burkhar...