Beulah "Boots" Leavell
July 28, 2012
Beulah “Boots” Leavell passed away Friday, July 27, 2012, in Des Moines. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary Jesser. She was a graduate of Woodside High School.
Boots was devoted to her family, church, and friends. She was a member of All Saints Parish and had been involved in several church activities through the years. Cooking was her long-standing passion, and she gained great joy from entertaining family and friends. She had previously operated approved housing at the University of Texas, Austin, feeding 50 students at lunch and 100 at dinner, and acquired many lifelong friends.
Boots was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers, and three sisters. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Robert) Jones, Marianne “Muffin” (Douglas) Kinney, and Rebecca (Shannon) Maher; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; brother, Joe Jesser; sister-in-law, Neda Jesser; as well as nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m., followed by eulogies.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church or Colfax-Mingo Middle School Foundation.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Therese Leon-Straavaldson
07/31/2012
Joe and Family,
So sorry to hear of Boots' passing. She was such a fiesty and sweet loving woman! We love her dearly!
God has just received another beautiful Angel to watch over us all!
Thank you for sharing Boots with us,
God Bless,
Therese Leon-Straavaldson and family
Matt and Shellie Barkalow
07/30/2012
Becky and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. "Boots" sounded like an amazing woman. I always enjoyed hearing about your mom through your stories, Becky. (Additionally, the homemade tomahawks for your boys made your mom sound like she was truly a "Carpe diem" sort of lady.) May fond memories comfort you all.
Gene & Carol Husarek
07/30/2012
So sorry to hear of Grandma Boots' passing. Even though we met her only a few times we saw how strong she was but yet she was very kind and loving, We remember her fondly. RIP
Mark, Christine, Kenny, Max, & Isaac Baker
07/29/2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Missy Maher
07/29/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Boots was a wonderful and inspiring lady. She will forever remain in our hearts.