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Leigh Case Obituary
45, of Mesa, AZ passed away on Sept 11, 2010. after a courageous 7 year battle with Lyme disease. Leigh was all about relationships. Her stunning beauty was equally matched by her deep compassion, incredible tolerance, listening ear, and forgiving heart. She will be deeply missed by those blessed to have known her. To know and be with Leigh was to feel safe to just be yourself. She served an LDS mission to Spain and graduated magna cumme laude from ASU. Survived by husband, Brian, children Aaron 18; Shelby 15; Lauren 11; mother Marsha Ashurst, brother James DeBrargga, aunt and uncle Sharon and Neil Armann. Predeceased by father J. Robert DeBragga Viewing 7-9pm Friday Sept. 17, Funeral 10 am Saturday Sept. 18. Both will be at LDS chapel, 6942 E. Brown Rd., Mesa (east of Power Rd.) In lieu of flowers, to help with medical costs, donations may be made to a Memorial Fund, c/o Brian Case, Chase Bank, 6744 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa, AZ 85215, account # 903816270. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home.
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Lauraleigh Avery
September 11, 2019
Hard to believe its been a year already!!! So sad. I hope the family is doing well and starting back to the road of recovery after the loss of someone so special. Love you guys!!!
December 1, 2010
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Leigh she was an awesome person to know. My thoughts and prayers are with you this Holiday Season!
Margaret Bailey Leary I also went to school with Leigh.
November 6, 2010
Always, my beautiful daughter,
Love Mom
Jeni Wood
October 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I went to high school with Leigh and we were good friends. Her beauty and friendship will stay with me forever. She really touched my life. I'm sorry for loss.
Jenni Hanks Wood
Mavis Humes Baird
October 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Brian and his children. As a widow myself I can truly understand the pain you are experiencing and also know you will always have in your heart the many blessings of the beautiful years you shared together. May God grant you and your family strength and peace at this most difficult time.
Jani & Aaron Knox
October 5, 2010
Brian,
Aaron and I learned about Leigh and have been in a state of utter shock & disbelief! We are so sorry to hear of her passing and know she is greatly missed. My heart aches for you and your kids and I hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that you will find some peace through this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
John and Val Denissen
September 25, 2010
To Marsha, Sharon and family- our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leigh was an incredible person that our family is so proud of. Our hearts go out to you for your loss. We love you very much.
Lauraleigh Avery
September 25, 2010
It was with great sadness that we heard about Leigh. I am only sad that I didn't get to spend more time with her because of the miles between us. I still remember catching dragon flies with her and spending time with her at the wedding. I will be keeping our whole family in our prayers and only hope that you all can take one day at a time to get through suffering such a great loss. She truly blessed the world and to have had time with her makes me blessed too! Please keep in touch and stay strong. Leigh would not have wanted us to be sad although it is tough not to be. I love you guys and hope that the miles between us can not block the love that we are sending your way.
Sandra Robinson
September 24, 2010
Leigh was such a pleasure to know. She always made you feel so special and appreciated the service that was given to her and the family. Even when she was feeling so bad she did not want to focus on her. I only knew her a short time and it was while she was sick with the Lymes Disease. I am so thankful that I met her. She definitely touched my life.
September 24, 2010
Leigh was an inspiration to all she came in contact with. May her spirit live on and comfort you during this most difficult time. I'm so glad that you have the understanding of the eternities. May God be with you til you meet again.
Tracey Finlayson Kimball
East High class of '85
Steve DeLugach
September 20, 2010
Brian, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I am deeply touched by your loss and want you to know that you have my love, respect and support.
Serine Graham
September 19, 2010
Dear Brian: I don't know you well, but I have such deep empathy and compassion for what you are going through. I recently lost my husband of 34 years. When the life of a loved one is shorter than we would have it be, it is hard for us who are left behind. I have found that St. Francis' admonition that it is better to love than to be loved helps. When the pain of the loss is sharp, I remember to actively love my husband even though he is no longer with me on this earth. It helps to ease the pain and increase the gratitude that I have for having shared my life with him. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Vanessa Mairs
September 18, 2010
Dear Brian and Family,
I am terribly sorry for your loss, though I know that "sorry" sure isn't enough right now. I only had the opportunity of meeting and talking with Leigh a few times, and even though I didn't know her very well, Leigh always had a beautiful smile on her face, was vivacious, outgoing, energetic and carried herself so gracefully. Brian, it was so obvious to me that your marriage and family was the most important thing to you and that Leigh was your best friend. I am sorry I didn't get to offer my condolences in person today. I attended the BEAUTIFUL service, and I must say it surely captured the courageous, amazing person that Leigh was. I am praying, and will continue to pray for you and your children and ALL of your family. I am praying that God give you strength during this most difficult time.
Love Your Friend,
Vanessa Vargas-Mairs
September 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and emotional time you are going through. My son attends school with Lauren and has been in many classes together through the years. Every time I have seen Leigh she had a smile on her face.
May God watch over you and help you all through this.
A Zaharis Family
September 18, 2010
Our prayers are with Brian and the kids. Leigh was a really sweet person to know. May the Lord watch over your family.
Mark & Shawna Scott Family
East High Class of '83
Debbie Iannarelli
September 17, 2010
I would like to offer your family my condolences. I did not know Leigh Ann personally, but was stunned to come across the obituary of such a beautiful woman who died of Lyme Disease. I know many people who suffer the ravages of Lyme and have it myself. There are quite a few of us up here in Anthem. In the future, if you ever wish to talk about it; we are here for you.
September 17, 2010
My heart reaches out to encircle you with love, and friendship and memories of a wonderful woman...she will be missed, she will always be remembered. Sherrie Zeitlin
Jill Center
September 17, 2010
It was with profound sadness that I read of Leigh's death. It is a tender mercy to see this picture of her, reminding me of the last time we met. We were all gathered in Arizona when she and her Uncle Neil conspired to surprise her Aunt Sharon on the occasion of Sharon’s 60th birthday. That whole weekend Leigh was impish and generous, beautiful inside and out, surrounded by her whole family, each of whom she loved and delighted in. She used her time on earth so very, very well. I will continue to think of her often, and carry her memory (“so long lives this and this gives life to thee” – Shakespeare/Sonnet 18).
September 17, 2010
I was deeply sorry to hear of this. Leigh was a friend to all. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Scott & Amy Trussell family.
East High class of '83
martina martin
September 17, 2010
I didn't know Leigh but came across her obituary and was touched with all the beautiful things she had acomplished I am just so sorry it was cut short but I suppose she was needed elsewhere but I am sorry for your loss and may Heavenly Father comfort all of you...its hard to say shes in a better place but I know she will be waiting for you...again I am sorry shes so beautiful...my mother passed away also at 32 its hard to understand but we just go on...be strong for the children and the husband they will need all the love...
Emily Truitt
September 16, 2010
That is exactly the Leigh that I knew. I am so grateful to have been touched by her in this life and look forward to seeing her again in the next.
September 16, 2010
It arrived on time but I live in Arizona so the box got kind of hot. Read the ingredients just tamarind and water, so it should be fine. I am excited about trying this product for my manok sinigang (chicken sour soup) one of popular Filipino dish. I look forward on buying more of these when I ran out.
September 16, 2010
What a beautiful tribute written for Leigh. You captured her soul. Thank you for sharing her with me. She will be missed and forever remembered. All my love to you.
~Rita
William Case
September 16, 2010
Brian, I am sorry that I could not be there in person. However I am there in thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Nelson
September 16, 2010
I will never forget laughing with Leigh we did a lot of laughing. We are keeping your family in our prayers. We Love you all.
September 16, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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