Keri Diane Leonard

Bobo I cannot believe that it has already been 2 weeks today since you were called away to heaven! It seems like forever! It just doesn't seem real... The pain is not getting any better it just seems to get worse! You are missed by so many and will forever be in hearts! I love and miss you so much!

Bobo, I wake up crying and I go to bed crying. I feel so blessed to have had a sister like you and I know you are around all of us. Until we meet again. GG

Miss you so much BoBo! I hope as time goes by you will give me the strength to get thru this! I miss seeing your beautiful smile and your contagious laugh! I love you and hope that you are no longer suffering from your asthma.

You will be missed Keri. Thank you for all of the GC memories and always being a great friend.

~A Message From Heaven~
Perhaps you aren’t ready yet to have to say good bye….
Perhaps you’ve thought of things you wish you’d said well, so have I.
For one thing, I would have told you not to worry about me…. I’m with the Lord in Heaven now… you knew that’s where I‘d be.
I’m sorry that you’re feeling sad,I wish I could take away the pain you all are feeling. I’ve asked the Lord to ease the hurt and comfort you some how. It’s hard at the beginning, but I know you’ll make it through I hope it helps to know that I’ll be waiting here for you.
Love Your "BoBo"

~A Message From Heaven~
Perhaps you aren’t ready yet to have to say good bye….
Perhaps you’ve thought of things you wish you’d said well, so have I.
For one thing, I would havetold you not to worry about me…. I’m with the Lord in Heaven now… you know that’s where I‘d be.
I’m sorry that you’re feeling sad,I wish I could take away the pain you all are feeling. I’ve asked the Lord to ease the hurt and comfort you show how. It’s hard at the beginning. But I know you’ll make it through I hope it helps to know that I’ll be waiting here for you.

Love Your "BoBo"

Dear Alma,
I'm thinking of you and your family at this sad time. As one of Keri's instructors, I enjoyed her cheerful attitude and fun personality. I remember one day you brought me a delicious dinner you had cooked. She really loved you and talked about you a lot. God bless you and your family.
Jane Jensen

I have so many wonderful memories of Keri and it breaks my heart to have her be gone. I worked with Keri the entire time she was at GC. I loved talking to her and hearing her stories, but what I remember most is her love for her family! She had such a wonderful outlook on life and I loved being near her and listening to her and seeing her smile. I feel very blessed to have known her and be her friend.

I will miss you keri you were a good friend and partner... hope there are ems needs in heaven..I know you'll be first in line for Gods medic truck

Keri was a great friend. she was there for me after my mom died in 2004. I also remember going on several calls with her at gc. She was such a people person she always made the patients we cared for very comfortable in riding in a ambulance to go to the hospital with what ever situtaion they were in. I am going to miss her. She had the biggest smile every time. she had a gift for making you smile even if you were having the worst day ever. Scott Burke

Keri was a friend. I sold her that cute little white Lexus that she loved so much. It was always fun to chat with her at our store. She was a good soul and . The Roger Knox family sends our thoughts and prayers to Keri's family. She is in a better place.
Roger K. Holladay

I met Keri while she was an RN. The first time I met her, I was dropping off a patient. She came running up to us with the biggest smile, she wanted to get to know us, since we were the new Gold Crossers to her. She had the biggest smile every time we would come in. She was so welcoming and friendly we would always hang out after the call and she would tell fun stories of her days at Gold Cross. If only I had met you sooner. Rest In Peace, Keri.

im going to miss her keri lived nest door and she helped save my mom's life and keri was a good friend

I am sooo sad to hear of Keri's passing. She was such a sweet caring person. She made nursing school bearable with her bubbly personality and smile. I am so blessed to have her as a forever friend. She was a joy to know. She is a special daughter of our Heavenly Father and will be forever missed.

My heart aches learning of Keri passing. Just want to let the her family know how blessed I am to have known Keri. I know Keri from nursing school she made my experience special. We would share our stress together in nursing school. She was a smart girl not afraid to go out there and show her knowledge. She made me laugh and smile. I will always remember her smile, and her cute bubbly personality. I am so sad to lose such a great friend. Nellie Johnson (Tooele, UT)

Keri...You always made the ER at St. Mark's light up and shine when you came in. Regardless of what was going on or who you were bringing in, there was always a smile on your lips and a twinkle in your eyes and a kind word or joke to be told.

You had so much to offer this world...there is no wonder they needed you to lead the angels in heaven. You were the example God needed to perfect heaven. Your 38 years here were way too short, but the time you gave us was special in every way.

Thank you for being you and know I look forward to seeing you again some day. There will be a lot of catching up to do. You are and will be missed. God speed my friend and may God comfort your family in this time of sorrow.

I am sorry I cannot attend the services. I was able to work with Keri many times and enjoyed every minute of it. She was a great EMT and a good friend. She will be greatly missed. I was shocked to hear of her passing. I said it before and will say it again. Sleep well Keri, until we meed again.

Although we never met you have always been in my heart. You were the love of my grandson Jared's life. He loved you so much it's unbelievable. Jared talked about you constantly. You were the main stay of his life. He wanted to spend the rest of his life with you. He was so proud of everything you had accomplished. I don't believe you are gone you are just in a different place right now. When it's our time we will all be joinging you in heaven.
Grandma Jill

Alma, Jeri and family,

My heart aches for you. I remember Keri always being such a happy, bubbly person and always with a smile on her face. What a cute, darling girl. I am sooooo sorry for your loss my dear friends. I know how hard it is to lose someone and would like to let you know that it isn't time that heals, but it's what you do with that time that heals. Please know she is not very far from you. May you be blessed and comforted in knowing that you will see her again. WE love you!

Keri will be thought of and missed. I am sorry that I did not get the chance to know her better. I will have fond memories of working with her and being in Intermediate class together. She truly was the sweetest person I've known and I enjoyed working with her. My condolences to her family.

Growing up, your family was always a second home to me. I always felt welcome by everyone, especially Keri. Thank you for being a surrogate aunt to me and teaching me how to embrace myself. Thank you for all of the great memories, especially our trip to New York. You were the most compassionate woman I've ever known and I can only hope to accomplish half of the incredible things you have in your life. Thanks for everything. Miss and love you much.

PS - One of these days, I'm going to owe you ten dollars for that bet we made years ago. And I know you'll be smiling down on me knowing you were right all along. :]

Keri, only God knows how much I loved you. You taught me so much and from the first day I met you, I told you I felt like you were family and that I would take a bullet for you. From there our friendship grew and so did our stories. You were so loving and caring towards everyone. Your loving personality was contagious and your smile warmed my heart. I will truly miss it. I will never forget the many memories we have. Thank you for your love and for being a part of my life. There is a spot in my heart for you and your family that has continued to grow from the day we met. I only wish I could have hugged you one last time and told you how much I love you Keri. I know you are up riding bikes with angels and probably having a hell of a time, because you made a good ride out of everything in life. I miss you soo much and love you Keri. I look forward to the day I get to hang out with you again. Rest in peace Bobo.

Keri, I have and will miss our long talks on the trucks together. I loved hearing what you had to say about life! You made what would have been a long night go by fast. I remember going home and feeling that this day was a good day! looking forward to talking with you in the next chapter!
til then, know you are loved!

Keri was the one who got my husband and I together and for that we'll always be grateful. Miss you, Keri!

Baby Jaden loved his "Aunt BOBO" very much. She has always told me that I am family now and invited me to dinner any chance she could. She always had a big smile.
She will be missed greatly....

Keri- Everytime I would see you at a family party or Halloween you always had everyone laughing. My favorite memory with you was when you guys showed up at the cabin for the Halloween party and you were dressed in that mama/baby get up that made everyone laugh. That was just Keri though, always wanting to make everyone laugh & have a good time. Halloween for sure won't be the same this year or ever with you not knocking on my parents door with Aunt Almy and all the kids! You were an amazing person and will be missed. Love you!

Dear Brittany and Family... I am so sorry for your loss!! I had the pleasure of meeting Keri when our sweet baby Taysee was born she was very sweet and kind to me! I am glad we had that chance to meet. Please know your family is in my families thoughts and prayers at this very sad time! Till you meet again, May god bless you always!! Love, Mona, Mike, Kaige, Abbie and Mark

Keri I wil miss you so much...You were always so fun and carring..there will never be another like you...You go fly with gods angels now, because I know you are one of his top angels give my buddy Shalon a big hug...I know we will all be togeter again...until then party on...and know I love you...

I loved Keri's infectious smile and astounding energy. I hope to live three lifetimes in this life, just as she did.Thank you Alma for the honor of knowing your beautiful family and this very precious soul. I vow to view the rest of my life like Keri did, fearlessly.Love to all, Cindy Brandon

I'll miss you Keri. Thanks for picking up so many of my shifts and working with me. Thanks for being my friend when I didn't have anyone else. Thanks for all the chats and laughs during those long nights when dispatch wouldn't leave us alone. Thanks for your comfort and just the right words when I had lost a loved one. Thanks for all the advice on everything, from work and pets to family and marriage. Thanks for encouraging Matt and I! You were a great partner, a great person, and a great friend. You will be missed so much Keri. I love you!

Everyone loved Keri. She was so much fun and you couldn't help but smile when you were around her. She was so much more than that, too. Keri was literally a friend to all. Keri didn't judge anyone, didn't listen to rumors, befriended people from all walks of life, and gave everyone a chance. She was simply a beautiful person. Keri always had good intentions and never had any malice in her heart. She always tried to lift others up, which is a rare quality. I will miss her, miss her unconditional love and her smile.

Keri- I will miss you terribly. I just saw you a few weeks ago and you were so happy and full of energy. You were always so positive in the face of negativity. You will forever be in my heart as a wonderful person that had extra special talents. The tears we shed and the jokes we shared will live in my heart forever...

BOBO...I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TERRIBLY! A PART OF ME IS GONE WITHOUT YOU!!!!! I know you are looking down on us all and will be the best guardian angel anyone could ask for!! You are missed but NEVER FORGOTTEN!!! Until we meet again, may you R.I.P and watch over your family who loves you more than words can describe!! I LOVE YOU BOBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keri will be missed. We worked at Gold Cross together. She was an amazing person.

Kay Anderson (Long)

I haven't seen Keri since high school, but she was always such a sweet person who always had a smile on her face. I am so sorry for your loss. What a sad day.

Keri, thank you for the many hours at Beans and Brew you spent teaching me to read EKG strips. Your energy and kindness will live on in everyone that you have touched in your short 38 years. You always knew how to brighten up a dismal day in nursing school and you will be missed.

I want to tell you all that I know this is so hard right now and unexpected. Keri was a sweet person and so funny. We will all miss her so much. RIP KERI, ~Fly with the Angels~


A Little Poem-
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I'm gone
I'm in that place that’s filled with love
Known to you all, as "UP ABOVE".
The peace that I have found here
Goes far beyond compare
No rain, no clouds, no suffering-
Just LOVE from everywhere.

No need to cry,
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the end of the day.

Always in our hearts and on our minds.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

My beautiful baby sister i feel you with me.I am sad that you are away right now but you are not gone,you are walking right beside me.What a beautiful day when we meet again!!! Love you infinity and beyond!!

I lost the person that taught me everything I know. I shared so many tears, laughs, hugs and kisses with you. You are the most amazing person to walk this earth. You are still my hero. You are in my thoughts from now until my heart no longer beats. I will do my best to make you proud. Until we meet again I love you aunt/mommy bobo!!!!!!!

I love you my sweet sister. I am sad without you.

I want to tell you all that I know this is so hard right now and unexpected. Keri was a sweet person and so funny. We will all miss her so much. RIP KERI, ~Fly with the Angels~


A Little Poem-
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I'm gone
I'm in that place that’s filled with love
Known to you all, as "UP ABOVE".
The peace that I have found here
Goes far beyond compare
No rain, no clouds, no suffering-
Just LOVE from everywhere.

No need to cry,
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the end of the day.

Keri, you were a friend to everyone. Such a sweet spirit...Peace be with you.

Bobo... You left us too soon! God needed you more than we did, and I know that you are up there waiting for us with open arms and taking care of those that needed you! I wish that I could have told you one last time how much I truly loved you! I am so blessed to have had you in my life along with the wonderful memories that we created! You were not only a daughter, sister an aunt and a niece but you were my best friend and were like a mother to me! I will cherish the time that we got to spend together!!!! You will forever be missed and never forgotten! I love and miss you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP Bobo, until we meet again. Get the must deserved rest that you needed and keep smiling with that big beautiful smile that you had! The stars are shining a lot brighter now and I know you will grant us the strength to get through this! I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU my sweet Bobo.... The kids will miss you so much but I will make sure to tell them the wonderful life you lived and all that you'd accomplished and how you would want them to do the same. You were a wonderful amazing person and your memories will live on!