Maureen L. Van Leeuwen

Maureen L. Van Leeuwen "Nana" Maureen L. Van Leeuwen, our most cherished and loved wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. Mom was born on Oct. 29, 1946 in Jersey City, New Jersey daughter of Bartley and Dorothy McCarrick. Mom brought love, joy, and friendship to all who knew her and she was always there to lend a helping hand. She married Douglas Dobson and had three children and later divorced. She then met the love of her life Keith Van Leeuwen and married in 1985. Keith had two children of his own and our family grew. She became a grandma to three beautiful grandchildren who were the light of her life and she wanted them near as much as possible, they'll miss her dearly. Mom enjoyed spending time with her husband camping, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. She also loved spending time doing her crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her mom and dad and is survived by her loving husband Keith, her children Colleen (Steve) Patchin, Las Vegas, Carl Van Leeuwen, Doug Dobson, Jr., Sharyn (Steve) Weiser, Karen (Jon) Henderson, her sister Barbara (Bill) Lunz, Little Silver N.J., and her three little angels Athena (Las Vegas), Hunter, and Haley. Mom was a survivor and we are grateful for what we have learned from her and all that she has done for us. She was a wonderful mom, great wife, and an extraordinary Nana! Mom, we will miss you and love you forever! The family wishes to extend its thanks to all of her doctors and the nursing staff at Lakeview Hospital who helped ease her pain and ours; we can't thank you enough for your support and willingness to do whatever needed to be done, Thanks. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 25, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 1800 South Orchard Drive in Bountiful. A Vigil- Prayer service will be held, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 7 p.m. where friends may call from 6-7 p.m. also at the church. Directors Neil O'Donnell and Sons