Faith Isabel Margaret Mary Eli, 22, of rural North Dakota and formerly of Anacortes, Washington, passed away on May 11, 2026. Born on November 14, 2003, in Anacortes, Faith brought gentleness, creativity, and compassion wherever she went.

From the very beginning, Faith loved all her siblings. She was enamored with each new child God brought into the family and was always gentle, loving, intuitive, and ready to lend a hand. She cherished all of God's creatures, even the creepy-crawly ones, but horses held a special place in her heart. Her beloved horse, Lady, was her soul companion.

Faith loved reading and storytelling from a young age into adulthood. She delighted in music and dancing, being outdoors with hands happily messy, playing in the water, and spending time at the beach. Gifted with artistic hands and a generous spirit, she enjoyed drawing, painting, sculpting, carving, woodburning, sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, gardening, and healing.

Faith was a beloved daughter, sister, fiancée, and friend. She touched many lives in her short time on earth and will forever live in the hearts of those who loved her.

Faith joins in eternal life her grandfathers, Jerome Eli and James Kerner; her uncle, Robert Eli; and her cousin, Reed Nelson.

She is survived by her parents, Adam and Teresa Eli, and her siblings Caleb, Jakob, Isaiah, Grace, and AnneMarie, all of Oak Harbor, Washington; her fiancé, Levi Leichtman of McHenry, North Dakota; her grandmothers, Sandra Eli of McHenry and RoseMarie Kerner of Grafton, North Dakota; her beloved horse, Lady; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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