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Bailey Leonard-Fritzmeier Obituary
Bailey was known for her honesty, openness, integrity, compassion and strong opinions. In her twenty-three years she impacted many lives through her loving and loyal nature and her travels.
In 2002 she spent three months traveling alone in Ireland and in 2004 she spent three months working at Hogar de los Angeles, a day care center in Mexico.
She will always be the loved sister of Beecher, Turner, Tilden and Moses and the loved daughter of Amy Leonard and William Fritzmeier. Countless family members and friends will always cherish her.
A memorial service to honor Bailey's life will be held on Sunday, January 8 at 1 p.m. The service will be held at Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence, Rhode Island. Bailey was dedicated to supporting Hogar de los Angeles. Her family asks that anyone who is able to do so please make a donation in her name to the Day Care center. Checks can be sent to the Foundation in the United States at: Casa de los Angeles, 14719 West 163rd Street, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 or you may use your credit card by calling Casa de los Angeles at 708-301-6998 and speaking to Laura. To find out more about the Day Care center that Bailey loved please go to www.casadelosangeles.org. Thank you.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bailey Leonard-Fritzmeier
Sponsored by Jim.
May 18, 2020
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Rosemary
June 1, 2019
Happy Birthday in Heaven, Bailey❤ I know I'm late but I still think of you often! esp. now that I live close to Wheaten and drive by there often!
December 27, 2015
What an amazing person. Love you Bailey.
Emilie
December 26, 2015
Looking back, my last entry was with Julie today in 2012. Today is 10 years. Impossible. I hope you and Julie are together today, maybe barefoot in the rain. Love you.
Jim Agnew
December 26, 2015
I wish you were here. We miss you and love you so much.
Rosemary
May 18, 2015
Thinking of you today Bailey as I know many others are also. You are still an inspiration to keep smiling and do good for others.
Jordan McAuley-Liga
May 18, 2015
thinking about you today. You were the best friend a child could ever have and though we grew up and apart you were and always will be in my heart.
May 19, 2014
Thought of you at Wheaton's graduation this past weekend. (Barbara Thomas,Chase Dining)
Jim
May 18, 2014
I'm trying to focus on how you made everyone you met smile. Happy Birthday. We still love you and miss you.
December 27, 2012
thinking of you bailey. memories of your happy light dancing around the apartment.
Sandra
December 26, 2012
Think of you Bailey @ this time & while walking on Wheaton Campus. You are still thought of & I keep you in my heart.
December 26, 2012
With Julie today, toasting you in spirit and missing you always. They expect snow today. I'll close my eyes and sing America for you, or with you if you care to join.
Love always,
Emilie
December 25, 2012
Dear Bailey, I think of you often and your smile and helping hand you had for whoever needed it. Grandma Dottie also talks about you too. I'm sure you are taking care of the new little angels there with you. We miss you and love you.
Rose
December 25, 2012
I think of you often, Bailey. You always had a smile and a helping hand for anyone who needed it.
Jim
December 25, 2012
You are still missed so much. I love you.
Jim
December 26, 2011
We will never forget you. Rest In Peace.
Emilie
April 21, 2011
Tomorrow is Earth Day, our special holiday. I think of you all the time, but this time of year you seem to be everywhere: in the smell of spring, the memories of us barefoot in the mud, and our rain dancing. I miss you so much.
December 26, 2010
Thoughts of you and your smile are always running through my head. Miss and love you.
Mary Budz
Esther Alejandro
May 19, 2010
sofia bailey was a bad girl this morning.so i yelled out her name to scold her,as soon as your name came out of my mouth i stopped and smiled.a smile for you and her.im glad i named her after you.
Ynke de Koe
May 19, 2010
I was rowing on the Seekonk River yesterday and I thought of you when I passed the Gate House. We all miss you very much!
May 18, 2010
Happy Birthday, Bailey.
Love,
Jim
April 30, 2010
love you pu!
April 29, 2010
Your pops is here visiting. I wish you were here, we miss you very much.
April 27, 2010
Angels don't die.
April 27, 2010
bailey,
i see you in my dreams!
love always,
anne
April 24, 2010
Bailey,
One of my deepest regrets is that I took for granted the time we had together on Firglade. You are brave and beautiful and I think about you all the time.
Georgia
January 3, 2010
Bailey,
Thought of you today as I was walking over the bridge @ Wheaton.
You will live on in our memories.
Miss you.........
Barbara Thomas Chase Dining
January 2, 2010
miss you so much pu! love you,beech
December 31, 2009
Happy New Year.
Rabbit.
Love, Jim
December 29, 2009
Poo, this was a pretty blue Christmas without you. I miss you so much...
Love, Sarah
Rebecca Dimant
December 28, 2009
i think about you all the time. Emily and I always talk about you. whenever there is a ringing in my ear i wonder if it is you. i love you.
Jim
May 18, 2009
Happy Birthday, Bailey. You were a ray of sunshine and an inspiration to us all.
In loving memory,
Jim
May 17, 2009
I plan on doing the Shenanigans Dance in loving memory later. Actually, everyone should feel free to break into the Shenanigans Dance at will, anytime all day tomorrow. She would have wanted it that way. Happy Birthday, Bailey, we miss you and love you.
Esther Alejandro
April 29, 2009
I still think of you Bailey.I have a 4 month old daughter and I chose to name her Sofia Bailey in honor of the you. I miss you darling....
Jim
January 8, 2009
Still miss you and love you.
amy leonard
January 6, 2009
Darling girl, As always it is an honor to be your mother. My love is always wrapped around you. Vaya con Dios, Your Mommy (Mummy)
Beecher Leonard-Fritzmeier
December 29, 2008
Puma-i love you!
Barbara Thomas
December 25, 2008
"Bailey's Family"
I want you too know that Bailey is still & always will be thought of by the Wheaton community. May all of the beautiful memories shine for you all this Christmas.
Carol Perry
December 23, 2008
Bailey:
Thinking of you at this Christmas time of year! My mom is now with you, and I'm sure that you are watching over her.
You did and always will have a piece of my heart.
Loving, and Missing you Always,
Carol Perry
Sarah Leonard
December 22, 2008
Dear Poo,
We miss you so much. Did you hitch a ride with me through Pawtucket this snowy Friday afternoon? I sure hope so, you would have loved it. We still love you more than tongue can tell. Swing by this xmas and bring Big Emmy with you.
Love, your aunt
sandra moscato
December 14, 2008
think of you often.
lots of love
sandra
Jim
December 13, 2008
Dear Bailey,
Guess what, you were right (But you knew that).
We all still miss you and love you.
Love,
carol perry
December 26, 2007
Bailey: Not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you very much, but know that you are one of our angels above.
May god bless always.
Love Carol (Furtado) Perry
L-F Family
December 25, 2007
Bailey, we love you so! We are having christmas with you....we never stop thinking of you. Many kisses and hugs from us all! xoxoxo YOUR FAMILY
Jim, we love you. thank you so much for helping to keep her spirit alive.
xo
Jessica Jenkins
October 10, 2007
Bailey,
I did not know you personally, but Jim says you were an amazing lady. Wish I had a chance to meet you. I'll make sure Jim posts some more photos of you.
Jim Agnew
December 26, 2006
One Year Remembrance -
You are still in our thoughts and in our prayers.
December 25, 2006
December 25, 2006
Bailey at Casa de Los Angeles in Mexico
December 3, 2006
Lauren Douglas
January 12, 2006
To the Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. When I heard the news, my heart dropped immediately. So I cannot imagine the trauma that you went through, but my heart goes out to everyone. I knew Bailey from two classes at Wheaton. She sat next to me, a couple of times, and we would talk. She told me about her adventures before coming to school and how fascinating the world really can be.
I admired her for her intelligence and kindness. I will always remember her.
Jennifer Barber
January 12, 2006
To the family-
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. I worked at the Gatehouse with Bailey for a few years and have some wonderful memories. I always admired her for her free spirit and strong opinions. She was loved by all and touched everyone she met in a special way. I will cherish the time I had with her.
January 10, 2006
I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than to teach ten thousand stars how not to dance.
e. e. cummings
Katie Stanley
January 10, 2006
While I did not know Bailey, I extend my sympathy to your family. She sounded like a warm and lovely person.
Barbara Rubinstein
January 8, 2006
I knew Bailey briefly, as a classmate this past semester. I was in awe of her intelligence, drive, and thoughtfulness. The world is the less for having lost her. I hope that her spirit will live on.
May her name be for a blessing.
Barbara Rubinstein
Susan Houser-Winant
January 6, 2006
Dear Amy,
Tony wrote to Wes and I of your tragic loss. We are thinking of you and your entire family. Our prayers are with you.
Susan
todd creel
January 5, 2006
bill & family
we are terribly sorry to learn about the loss of your beautiful and talented daughter. no words can take away the pain you are feeling but please take comfort in knowing that your bailey is in a paradise that cannot be comprehended by you or i, and one day we too shall meet again.
our thoughts and deepest prayers are with you all
todd creel & family
January 4, 2006
Bill, Amy, Beecher, Turner, Tilden and Moses -
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always treasure our times together.
George, Joy, Jackie, and Ava Shore
David Fox
January 4, 2006
My deepest sympathies to Bailey's family and friends. I am a Professor of Theatre at Wheaton College and had Bailey in class two years ago. She was also quite close to several students in our department. We shall miss her smile, her high spirits, her intelligence and sensitivity.
Mona Braza
January 4, 2006
Dear Amy, Bill, Beecher, Turner, Tillie and Moses,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. We have fond memories of Bailey as a baby when Beecher attended Child's Play and later when Tillie and Moses were here. We want you to know we are thinking of you and will keep you all in our prayers and hearts.
Love, Mona and Danielle
kelly cooney
January 4, 2006
Dear Bill, Amy, Turner, Tilden, Moses, and Beecher. We are thinking about each of you and will be in town for the services. Our thoughts are with you all. Love Kelly, Emma, Jeremy and cooney family.
Derron JR Wallace
January 3, 2006
To the Leonard-Fritzmeier Family:
My deep and sincere condolences to you all. Indeed, this world has lost another shining star. Bailey will be missed by many, at home and abroad. My thoughts and sincere prayers are with you all. Bailey, hamba kahle.
Dan Golden
January 3, 2006
My deepest condolences to Bailey's family and friends. She was more than an academic student of religion, for her work with the children at Casa reflected her urge to act on the scriptural teachings to "repair the world." Wry, self-ironical, optimistic and upbeat, she was a real original, and we'll miss her.
Kadija Hirsi
January 3, 2006
To the Leonard-Fritzmeyer Family,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss,I didn't know Baily that well , but I know that she will be missed a lot at Wheaton . Baily RIP.
Susanne Woods
January 3, 2006
To Bailey's family:
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Bailey was an exceptional young woman in every way. It was a joy and honor to serve as her intial college advisor and to have her in class. She packed more into 23 productive and influential years than most people do in triple that lifetime. The Wheaton community will miss her greatly, and will be thinking of all of you in this difficult time.
Meg Bishop Kaufer
January 2, 2006
Dear Bill, Amy, Beecher,Turner, Tilden and Moses,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although it has been years since I have seen Bailey and the rest of you, I will never forget our time together on Keene Street. Although the kids were so young then, I could feel the greatness of each of your children grow through the love that you shared with them. I am so very sorry that the world and your family has lost someone much too early. My daughter, Cicely, says that the people who have left us are angels in the sky who catch all of those balloons that fly away too soon. We will send one up to her.
Love, The Kaufers
Rozann Kraus
January 2, 2006
My deepest sympathies to the entire family and all of Bailey's friends. I knew Amy briefly as we marked the birth of our daughters around the same time and celebrated by colthing them in pure cotton. Hoping that same purity and innocence can grace this solemn time.
Phyllis Bettencourt
January 2, 2006
To The Leonard Fritzmeier Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you every day. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Love Gramm, and Family
Carol Perry
January 2, 2006
Amy, Bill, Beecher, Turner, Tilly, and Moses:
Bailey was a bright happy,helping young woman who I will never forget.
My love and prayers are with your entire family
Aria Bergantini Grillo (Wheaton Class of 2005)
January 2, 2006
Bailey was a beautiful, fun, loving, care free, smart, exciting spirit who embraced life and embraced others. Whenever you would see her sitting in the dimple, out on a bench by the pond, or at a party, she always looked like she was having an amazing time, even if she was just walking past you. The last time I saw Bailey, we sat in East Side Pockets on Thayer Street with Colby and Peter and talked about new jobs and new apartments and new exciting ideas for life after Wheaton. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Her spirit will always be with us, to drive us to do amazing things, and to live life the way she did: to the fullest.
Sharon (Bishop) Hellmann
January 2, 2006
To the Leonard-Fritzmeyer Family,
I remember Bailey as a little girl on Keene Street. I know all the Bishops would want to tell you that we feel your sorrow.
Peace,
Sharon
Barbara Thomas
January 1, 2006
To the Leonard-Fritzmeier Family,
I have no for words to express my feelings for your loss of Bailey. Kind,smiling & bright. She was the friendly student who I always looked forward to seeing. She was taken from us all to soon.
Barbara Thomas (Chase Dining Hall Wheaton College)
Marie Bennett
January 1, 2006
Amy, Bill, Beecher, Turner, Tillie and Moses:
There are no words to tell you how sorry we are. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Marie, Kathleen and Carl
Sandra Moscato
January 1, 2006
From the day Bailey moved in, I knew she would become a great friend. Her fun, sarcastic sense of humour fit right in. She was such a comfortable person to be around, making anyone feel at ease and as though you had known her for years. Bailey was always up for any adventure. One of my foundest memories was spending my birthday with her a couple of weeks ago. She made me a double layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a sweet birthday card. We drove around in the snowstorm and left the windows open so it snowed in the car too. It was a magical day. I will miss those smiling irish cheeks.
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