BORN

1937

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Gearhart Funeral Home

11275 Foley Blvd NW

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Betty Leaf (Eckman) Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 29, 2018.

Leaf, Betty Jane
(Eckman)
Age 80 of Blaine, passed peacefully with her family at her side on January 27, 2018.

Preceded in death by Husband, Allen; Parents, Elmer and Emma; Brother, Harold; Sisters, Helen Gallagher and Doris Johnson.

Will be missed by her Children, David, Catherine (Terry) Markwardt, Tammy, Nancy (Mark) Olson, Terri (Randall) Leukam and Chad; Grandchildren, Kyle, Kara (Kyle), Jerad, Jordan, Hunter, Haley and Kylie; Great-grandsons, Logan and Noah; Loving Relatives, Neighbors and Friends.

~Service of Remembrance~
2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 7, 2018
with visitation 1 hour prior at
Gearhart Funeral Home,
11275 Foley Blvd. NW,
Coon Rapids, Minnesota


~Private Interment~
Sunburg, Minnesota


Gearhart Funeral Home
763-755-6300
gearhartfuneralhome.com

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February 1, 2018

LEEANN SPORRE

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 30, 2018

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Sharon Padula

Lived next door in the 1970,s we had coffee every day and smoked are kids pLayed together she was a fun gal sorry I had not seen her for a long time, but when you do not drive hard to get around prayers to the family Rip my friend Sharon padula

January 29, 2018

Lauren Leaf

My heart was broken to hear of the passing of such a kind and strong woman. Will treasure the visits and memories of sitting around her kitchen table and visiting with her and family. She has truly left an impact an her children and grandchildren. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of loss.

January 29, 2018

Susan "Susie" Nelson

I was so sad to learn the news of "Aunt Betty's" passing. A calm lady with a beautiful smile...that's how I will always remember her. Her family was richly blessed to have had her.

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