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LeAnn Ashbeck Obituary
66, passed away on April 7, 2011 in her home in Surprise, AZ after a short battle with cancer. LeAnn was born in Des Moines, IA on August 4, 1944. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ashbeck, children: Marcia Kelly (Bill), Michael Miller (Toni), Monica Farrell (Pat), and Melinda Miller. Stepchildren: Leanne Connelly (Sean), David Ashbeck, 12 grandchildren, and her brother Scott Sutherland (Linda). She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy & Glenn Sutherland. She graduated from North High School and received BS and MA in education at Northeast Missouri State University. During her career she taught and was assistant principal in the Des Moines Public Schools. She was an elementary principal in IA, WI, and Surprise, AZ. She supervised student teachers for Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University in Arizona. In Iowa LeAnn was an active member of St. Peter and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches, on the School Board, President of the Women's Guild, and officer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She has lived in Arizona the past 10 years as an active member of the community. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic parish and officer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, at Camino del Sol Mortuary in Sun City West, AZ from 6:30-8:30pm with a rosary at 8:00. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, April 16 at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Surprise, AZ. Contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church. Diocesephoenix.org/parish/st _ clare.com
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Lenora Miller
April 7, 2021
Hi....Marcia, Mike, Monica, Mindy and your families.
I can’t believe it has been 10 years.....Leeann was like a sister to me. We always enjoyed being together and having great kids about the same age. She was a very special sister-in-law. She and Gary travelled several times a year to Greentop and we would go to Des Moines probably twice a year.
We played cards every time we got together, laughed about so many things. shopped in Kville, Quincy, DesMoines. I have the most fond memories of her and all of you! Love to all.
April 21, 2011
Marcia, Michael, Monica and family; Lee & I are so sorry to hear about LeAnn's passing. She was such a Dear Lady and I always considered her a dear friend. I haven't seen her in several years but I have missed her. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless you, Love ya, LeRoy & Marjorie Mayes--Mercer, Mo.
Robin James
April 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with LeAnn's family. She will be greatly missed! She was a wonderful lady who helped make me the teacher that I am today! I will always remember her wonderful smile and caring attitude towards everyone at West Point.
Lydia Aleshire
April 15, 2011
I was so blessed to have started my teaching career with LeAnn at West Point. LeAnn enouraged me, guided and mentored an over zealous new graduate and helped me learn some of those hard lessons in Education. LeAnn's support for her teachers never waivered regadless of the situation. LeAnn will be missed by all that she touched. My prayers go out to her family.
April 15, 2011
To Marcia and family, just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. I work very closely with Marcia so I'm sending light, love and comfort. Blessings, Diann Walls Kipper (Des Moines, Iowa)
Bill Machnick
April 14, 2011
To Monica and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. LeAnn was such a truly special person. I'm glad I got to meet her, my prayers go out to all of you. God bless.
Laura Collins
April 13, 2011
I was fortunate to work under LeAnn upon moving to Surprise in 2001 when she opened West Point Elementary in Dysart. She was a caring person who put her heart and soul into our school. She started out as my boss and became a friend and mentor. She encouraged me to reach beyond my comfort zone. She was a dedicated educator and a giving spirit. She will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences to her family.
April 13, 2011
To the family of LeAnn,
She was such a special person, and although my time working with her was short, she impacted my life in so many ways. At West Point, she truly made me feel valued and appreciated, and I will never forget her. She was just so genuine and compassionate. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheri, Greg and John Froehling
Beggs, OK
Kim Terrell
April 13, 2011
Chuck,
We are deeply saddened to here about LeAnn. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike and the girls.
Love Kim and family (Scott and Linda Sutherland's daughter)
Stephanie Hood
April 13, 2011
I was lucky enough to work for LeAnn for four years. She had such a kind heart and always treated everyone like family. She was an amazing lady!
I will miss you LeAnn, and I will never forget you!
LeAnn's family is in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.
Jim Leseney
April 13, 2011
LeAnn and I formed the entire third year French class at North High School in Des Moines, 1961-1962. Just the two of us. We had a lot of fun together. In spite of that, we actually learned something! We were also in the band together. Talk about your sparkling personalities. This is a heartbreaker.
Beth Van Doren
April 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with LeAnn's family and friends. She was the principal of my sons school when he started kindergarten over 8 years ago, and I have not met another administrator that can compare to her. She was the best of the best!!! She made everyone feel welcome, loved, needed and important. She will be missed, but never forgotten!!!
April 13, 2011
Dear Family of LeAnn.
She is my 2nd cousin on my Dad's side (Rogers/Brown). It is fun to see how she grew into the more outgoing and loving soul she is. She used to be so shy in HS to those who were not real close. But I'm sure she was very outgoing to all who did know her. I miss her, and I send my love to her as I know that there is no death, only moving on to higher ground, and again she will continue her higher education for self and take many with her. We love you, LeAnn, and I named my 2d daughter after you. Hugs, Cousin Linda (Rogers) Michael
April 13, 2011
We were so sorry to learn of LeAnnns passing. We will keep your family in our prayers. The children of Luther Sutherland
Beth Van Doren
April 13, 2011
I just wanted to let LeAnn's family and friends know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was an AMAZING woman! She was the principal of West Point Elementary when my now 14 year old started kindergarten. I have NEVER met another administrator that compares to her! She had a way to make EVERYONE feel important, loved, and needed. She will be missed, but never forgotten!!!
Tanya Sanders
April 13, 2011
LeAnn's LOVE of education and passion for teachers and students will live on forever! All who were lucky enough to teach under her amazing leadership will never forget her! We LOVED her just as much as she LOVED us!!! There could NEVER have been a more special person to grace the halls of West Point than our beloved LeAnn!!!
Claradell Shedd
April 13, 2011
The halls of North High are diminished with LeAnn's passing. Prayers and thoughts to her family and friends.
Claradell Shedd, Class of 1953
LeAnn's 1962 class page: http://ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1962(2002.40).html
Rita Christianson
April 13, 2011
Chuck,
Sorry to hear of LeAnn's passing. Although I didn't know her very well, the few times I did meet her I thought she was very nice. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Take care of yourself during this sad time.
April 12, 2011
To the Family of LeAnn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. LeAnn was a wonderful person, and was glad to have known her, if only for a short time.
Our Sympathies,
Duane, Shirley, Dustin, Dean & Darren Ashbeck
Auburndale, WI.
April 12, 2011
To LeAnn's family
We were deeply saddened to heaer about LeAnn. She was my dear, sweet sister-in-law for many years and I have so many fond memories of the experiences we shared over the years. We were like sisters and I have deeply missed her. We met 46 years ago when she started dating my brother-in-law. Unfortunately, I have not heard from her in years and I am so sad to know that I will not be able to talk to her once again or to just give her a hug. I always looked forward to going to Des Moines or for their family to come to Missouri.
I know her family will miss her greatly. She was a great person and one that I am honored to have shared a part of her life.
Our prayers go out to the family and I am glad she enjoyed a wonderful life in AZ.
We are there in our hearts with all during this time of sadness.
God Bless LeAnn and all who loved her.
Lenora and Ron Miller
Columbia, MO
April 12, 2011
To the Family of LeAnn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May the many fond memories of her bring you Peace & Comfort.
We were blessed to have met LeAnn 3 1/2 years ago through our brother Rev. David Ashbeck. She and Chuck graciously invited us to their home on several occasions during our visits to Surprise. LeAnn was a truly a wonderful & classy lady, and will be sadly missed by our family.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ron & Julie Ashbeck
Vesper, WI
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