Leslie “Sonny” Lininger, born Dec. 1, 1945, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Jan. 1, 2026, at Providence Centralia Hospital.
Sonny was born and raised in Adna, Washington, and was a lifelong resident of Lewis County.
He married Lois Ritter in June 1965 and had three daughters, Brenda De-Arcos, Cindy (Danny) Carson and Holly Christin.
Sonny married Lyndia Lininger in September 1991 and gained two sons with that marriage, Jon (Aaron) Norman and Darrell Norman.
He excelled in sports in school and played slow-pitch softball well into his 50s. He was a hunter and especially enjoyed yearly hunting camp with numerous family members and lifelong friends. Sonny’s grandkids cherish the memories they have from these hunting trips.
He started logging immediately out of high school and later went to work at LC Market and Fullers in Centralia, where he remained until his retirement.
Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest “Blackie” and Ada Lininger, and siblings, Orene Slusher, Ida Fuller and Bob Lininger.
He is survived by his wife, Lyndia; children, Brenda De-Arcos, Cindy (Danny) Carson, Holly Christin, Jon (Aaron) Norman and Darrell Norman; grandchildren, Brittney (Alvaro Martinez) Carson, Derek (Sara) Carson, Alexis Carson, Austin (Brenda) Edinger, Taylor Norman, Kyle (Emily) Norman, Reagan (Samual) Dean and Braden Norman; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lee (Colleen) Lininger and Wade (Lisa) Lininger; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family welcomes you to join them for a potluck celebration of Sonny’s life on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Adna Grange located at 123 Dieckman Road, Chehalis.
