Leatrice Pauline Koch

Leatrice Koch Obituary

Leatrice Pauline Koch After a courageous battle with ALS, Leatrice Pauline Koch passed away on September 3, 2008. She joins her soul mate and beloved husband George Louis Koch, her father Millard Reaba and mother Margaret Smith Reaba, as well as a nephew, aunts and uncles. Her sister Darlene J. Allen resides in the Reaba home, built by their father, in Congerville, IL. Leatrice's Aunt/Margaret's sister, Eunice Cummings, lives in Becker, MN. Lee, as she was known by her friends, was born July 10, 1929 in Congerville, Illinois. She wrote wonderful stories about her memories of great times growing up in Congerville. These stories were written for her daughters, Tyann L. Nauman Wallace (Daniel) of Portland, MI, Michell R. Nauman Turner (Steven) of Las Vegas, NV, her grandchildren, Nicholas (Chantel) Turner of Las Vegas, NV, Jeff Turner of Las Vegas, NV, Tonia (Richard) Koss of Plainfield, Il, Bradley (Michell) Wallace of Allendale, MI, Tassa (Kyle) Patrick of Grand Rapids, MI, Tia Leatrice Wallace of Grand Rapids, MI and two great-granddaughters, Mariah and Samantha, and a great-grandson on the way. Lee spent 50 years in Tucson, AZ after moving with her family from Illinois in 1958. She loved the desert, mountains, wildlife, weather and all things southwest. Nature and anything outdoors she enjoyed to the fullest with road trips, photography and painting. She was an avid landscape gardener, spending more time in her yard than indoors. Using the skills taught by her mother and grandmothers, Leatrice took great pleasure in embroidery, quilting, sewing and canning preserves. Much of what she created were gifts to family and friends. Flying in the tail dragger airplanes that George restored, Lee and George enjoyed fly-ins and trips throughout the U.S. They were very special times for both of them. Lee held close to her heart her many dear friends. She wishes love and joy to her daughters, Tyann and Michell. Mom, we miss you so much! We love you! Give George a hug! "Write me down as one who loved butterflies and dandelions" Author, Leatrice Koch. A memorial service for Leatrice will be held at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S. Park Ave. Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Leatrice Koch's name, to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743, by phone at 520-883-3055.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Leatrice Koch

9 Entries

Carolyn Luttschwager

April 26, 2022

I will never forget this beautiful lady. Leah was the secretary for ParTime, an associate of Snelling and Snelling in Tucson. I was the manager of the agency and her desk faced mine.
We had so many fun times together from having lunch at a park, to looking at ore faces imaging what we would look like when we got older.
George was the love of her life. I know they are flying all over heaven in one of the planes George built.
Leah, I cherished your friendship for so many years. You were one special lady.

Erin and Scott Stark

September 17, 2008

Lee was an amazing women; strong, independant, loving and a truely good person both inside and out. We were lucky to know her and we will miss her. Very much.

Michelle Wallace

September 10, 2008

Grandma Koch you will be missed so much! You have touched so many people, including myself. I am so glad that I have the pleasure of being a part of such a great family. To my mom in law and Aunt Michell-my thoughts have been with you daily and are still with you--miss you both! To the rest of the family-my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Shawn and Dan Brow

September 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. With much love...

Linda Schaub

September 10, 2008

Michell, My Dear friend for life.
Our relationship goes back 39 years and I remember the grief we gave our parents!! I always envied the bond you had with your Mother and rejoiced when the bond with my Mother became as great! There is no greater love than that between a Mother and her child. Your Mom was a spitfire and I'll always treasure the times we all had together. I praise God the days you were able to spend with her and I rejoice that she has been reunited with her soul mate, George and flying together for eternity.

Ranell & Jeff Langley

September 10, 2008

Michell & Steve; I have only met your mother a couple of times but i feel as if i've known her years. The way both of you spoke so highly of her and all her accomplishments. She was a great person just like her daughter. My heart goes out to both of you during this time and the days ahead. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child.

Sheryl & Mike Pierce

September 8, 2008

Lee was an inspiration to many of here in Portland, MI. She was full of vitality and love as well as laughter. She attended many lunches with our Tuesday lunch ladies with Tyann when she came to visit. We all looked forward to her visits. Not only her visits but Michelle's also. Tyann, Please remember memories keep them close to the heart, as I should know losing my mother this year. Bless all of you and wish you a safe return home to Portland. Lee's spirit lives on in many of our lives as we remember her and her love. Love to you all.

Steve Turner

September 8, 2008

Lee was the best mother-in-law a guy could ever have and my wife's best friend. I sure will miss her. Say hi to George.

Patsy McGann

September 7, 2008

To all theFamily of Lee, my Name is Patsy McGann and Lee became my Godmother when Gearge Married her. George was my godfather and when he married Lee she was such a beautiful giving and Loving person that she adopted me as her God daughter. We have been living in Illinois and when we came out last year and went to her house and had pie and coffee and just talked about Gearge and her and their memories. Yes Lee is at peace and with her loved one George and they are probably flying planes and going to Races in heaven.

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