Betty Mae Leapley 1928 - 2017

LEAPLEY, BECK, HOFFMAN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/18/2017 at 23:55:16

Sioux City Journal
20 August 2017

Sioux City

Betty Mae Leapley, 89, of O’Fallon, Mo., formerly of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at her home.

At Betty’s request, a private family graveside service will be held Monday, Aug. 21, in Memorial Park Cemetery at Sioux City.

Betty was born March 10, 1928, in Sioux City, the daughter of John and Clara (Beck) Hoffman. Betty was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She attended Leeds High School in Sioux City.

Betty married Don R. Leapley on June 27, 1948. They were married for 49 years before Don’s passing in 1998.

Betty was a homemaker who took great pride in maintaining her flowers and garden for many years in Sioux City. She was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she participated in the Altar Guild, various committees and quilting. She was an avid bowler in many leagues with her husband, Don. Betty loved being part of a large family and enjoyed the family picnics and holiday gatherings.

Betty moved to O’Fallon, Mo. (St. Louis) in 2005 to be closer to one of her children. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Betty was a diehard Cardinals fan that never missed a game on television and was able to celebrate two World Series champions. Yadier Molina was her most favorite player.

Betty is survived by her children, daughter, Vicky and her husband, DeWayne Kinney of Lincoln, Neb.; son, Brad and his wife, Darlyne of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; son, Kurt and his wife, Margaret of New Berlin, Wis.; brother, Kenny and his wife, Cherryll of Sioux City; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her parents; brothers, Wayne, Don, Irvin, Chuck, Bob and Gene; and sisters, Lois, Esther, Lorraine, Ethel and Darlene.