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Leonie Sanford Obituary
March 7, 1938 - October 29, 2020
Omaha. Lee peacefully passed away in the early morning of October 29, 2020. She was a member of St. John Vianney Church and loved serving God. She always put others before herself and cared deeply for everyone in her life. What Lee loved to do most was spend quality time with her family and close friends. Lee was preceded in death by her husband: Earl Sanford; parents: Fred and Grace Dreher; sons: Steve Sanford and Mike Sanford. Survived by son, Dave (Kim) Sanford; 5 grandchildren: Alex Sanford, Michael (Gina) Sanford, Mitchell Sanford, Matthew Sanford, Megan Sanford; 8 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law: Diane Sanford.
VISITATION and ROSARY: Tuesday 10am-12pm at Church. FUNERAL MASS: 12pm Tuesday, November 3, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 5801 Oak Hills Dr. Omaha. INTERMENT: Cedardale Cemetery, Papillion, NE.
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Jim and Jan Danbom
April 6, 2021
We are very saddened to read about Leonie Magdelina Sanford...she was such a special friend to us .. always so welcoming and always making us a meal no matter how many people were there!! She was a beautiful person and very much loved by all!
Mark & Laurie Goldapp
February 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady to our family. Sorry this is so late but we just found out. Prayers your way.
Mike Fredrick
December 4, 2020
I was so saddened to learn of Lee´s passing today! Being my one best friends mother she was always so sweet to me as she was to anyone she came in contact with. I always felt like she loved me and thought of me as one of her own children, I will see you one day in heaven. Heaven is a much sweeter place having her there!
Wayne & Judy (Schernikau) Smith
November 3, 2020
So very saddened to learn of the passing of Lee. She had the best hugs, always a smile and made everyone feel special. Conversations were never long enough and never often enough. Fly with the angels sweet cousin.
JJ and Shelly Curran
November 3, 2020
We could not make the services today. Our deepest condolences for your loss. I went to high school with Steve and have stayed in touch with Lee ever since. She was a caring and inspiring person. Tough as nails. Need more like her. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Chris Schipporeit
November 3, 2020
Such joy dear Lee shared through her smiles and hugs. The world seems empty now.
Jean Mutz
November 2, 2020
I worked with Lee for many years. You could not find a more positive and warm hearted person. She greeted everyone with a smile and hug. She made the world happier. We will miss her!
Joann Jarvis
November 2, 2020
Lee's loss to her family is also felt by her friends. We loved her very much and I will miss her. We shared our happiness and sorrows over these past years as faithful friends do. We were fortunate to have her in our lives. God bless our "Lea Roy!"
Original New Friends of Omaha
November 2, 2020
We were so sorry to learn that Lee has passed from this life. She was a member of New Friends beginning in 2001, enjoying friends and taking part in the social and charitable activities of our group. We will miss her caring spirit and friendship. Rest in peace Lee. Our condolences to her family.
Cheri Hahn
November 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I hope your loving memories bring you ease and comfort during this difficult time. One can never forget her hugs or the joy she had just with spending time with you. She is greatly missed.
Wendy Hart
November 1, 2020
Lee was such a great person. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
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