Nielsen, Leeann Louise 1957-2017

NIELSEN, BANKS, BURCHAM, LACKMAN

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/25/2017 at 10:15:14

Leeann Louise Nielsen

June 28, 1957 - February 1, 2017

Life Legacy

Leeann Louise Burcham-Nielsen, 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her home in Akron, Iowa. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Crescent Park United Methodist Church with Reverend Scott Squires officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 5th from 3pm – 4pm, with a prayer service following at 4pm at the church. Interment will be held at a later date. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel has assisted the family with arrangements.

Leeann Louise Burcham was born on June 28th, 1957 in Akron, Iowa to Harold and Mary (Lackman) Burcham. She grew up in the Sioux City and Westfield area, graduating from Westfield High School in 1975. After high school, she attended Western Iowa Tech Community College, where she enrolled in business classes. Later she received her Activity Director certification from Community Lakes College in Sheldon, Iowa. Leeann worked in long-term care at various institutions for twenty-five years, and at the time of her death was working in Activities at The Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, Iowa. She was a supporter of The Anti-Bully Association as well as The June Nylan Cancer Center. Leeann married Timm Banks in 1977. The couple had two daughters, Erika Banks of Iowa City, Iowa and Ashley Gnewuch of Bloomfield, Iowa, before later divorcing. Leeann was a member of the Methodist faith and grew from her spirituality. She loved and enjoyed her family, her children, and her work.

Leeann is survived by her parents, Harold and Mary, her sister Bonnie (Rusty) Harper of Pasco, Washington, her two daughters, Erika (Eric) Banks-Jones and Ashley (Josh) Gnewuch, her granddaughter Mckynley Gnewuch, her very special Aunt Edna Frisch of Akron, Iowa, her dearly beloved soulmate Jonathon Banks of Akron, Iowa, and many special friends.

Leeann was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Doris (Bunch) Lackman, her paternal grandparents Harold and Odessa (Heron) Burcham, two nephews, Chris and Jamie Sandbeck, a very special Uncle Lauren Frisch, as well as Bob Lackman and Leland Burcham.

Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel
Sioux City, Iowa