Leanne King
August 25, 2018
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Leanne King, 61, passed away at her home with immediate family present on August 25, 2018 after a long battle with colon cancer.
Leanne was born September 16, 1956 in Missouri to LeRoy and Melva Kaufman. She loved her job working as a receptionist for Iowa Veterinary Specialties as she loved animals.
Leanne enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening and spending time with friends and family. She was an active member in the dance community making dancer’s dream costumes as well as every girl’s dream prom dress.
Leanne is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” King; her daughters, Stefanie, Marissa and Meredith and their significant others; as well as her dog, Millie May.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her dog, Ruby Ray.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and give a very big thank you to the staff at Iowa Methodist for the care that they provided her during her many stays.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in loving memory Leanne.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Leola Canny
01/21/2023
We had our ups and downs but deep down I was so very fond of you. Heaven gained an angel that day.
Amber Johnston
10/01/2018
Leanne.... we had many laughs together through out many years. Our children went to school together. We always seemed to find a way to catch up. I will miss the many laughs but cherish the past ones. Rest In Peace. We will laugh together again someday.
Misti Lovett
08/30/2018
Stefanie - My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers to all.
Vonnie
08/30/2018
Stefanie, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
Karen Donahue
08/28/2018
I worked with Leanne at Sears and we knew each other through dance competitions and mutual friends. She always had a smile on her face and that is how I will remember her. My prayers are with her girls and family
Taylor Anderson
08/28/2018
I have known Leanne nearly my entire life. She was a dance "mom" and then as I aged she became my friend. In recent years we have become closer and closer. She has made all of my oldest daughter's solo costumes and put up with our many different requests while laughing at me for being so worried about it all. I'm not sure how to "dance mom" without her. My heart is so heavy and I am so sad. I can't begin to describe how much my family is going to miss her. Heaven is so very lucky.....
Amanda (Fetters) Scherbring
08/28/2018
Leanne was such a wonderful woman and such a big part of my life growing up. I have countless memories from Van Cleve competitions, recitals and the Young Country days. She made my dream costume for my senior year solo which helped me pull of a major surprise for my own mother. Stefanie, Marissa, and Mere; you are all such strong, wonderful women and I know so much of that is thanks to your mother. Leanne touched so many lives, made dreams come true through her craft, and will be missed by all.
Love to you girls and to Jim.
Lydia
08/27/2018
Leanne helped so many without expecting anything in return ; her caring ways was much appreciated at IVS! She was always smiling even if it was a nauseating day . She touches my heart and many others. I bet she is cuddling her Ruby girl.. My deepest condolences. Lydia
Carlene
08/27/2018
What a wonderful, strong, talented women who gave so much of her time and talent to the schools and dance teams of her daughters and friends. She was a person who helped so many and didnt expect anything in return except a thank you. We will miss you dearly.
Sharon Stout
08/27/2018
A lot of people are going to miss your sewing. .won't take you long in heaven before your making gowns for the angels. Sharon Stout
Alan Horn & Annette Mansheim
08/27/2018
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Now that Leanne has passed away, there is emptiness, sorrow, heartache, confusion, and maybe even anger at death coming so soon. Yet in many ways the gift of her life is still here with us.
Everyone should remember that our loved ones do remain with us. Leanne lives in our memories and stories, and in what the family has become because of her. Those memories of Leanne will only fade away when you do.
Marissa, and family, you are close in our hearts and we love all of you dearly.
Tara
08/27/2018
Well my friend.....our talks will be more frequent now!
Rest easy knowing you raised three very strong, independent women!!
I'll keep things stirred up at IVS!! Keep watching!!
Love you.