Carma Jean Leasure

When beloved Carma Jean went to be with Jesus on January 31, 2012, Irwin was probably waiting on the front porch of heaven, calling out, “Mother, let me tell you about this place.” And even now, he is probably talking her ear off while she listens patiently with a slight smile on her face, sitting in the sun beside him, while occasionally getting up to check her flowers and inspect the quality of her yard which is undoubtedly the highlight of their heavenly abode.

Born to Harry and Ruth Abell in Linneus, Missouri, in 1922, Jean is survived by her children Carol Wichman, Richard Leasure, Ron Leasure, and Mark Leasure, their spouses, fourteen grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was part of the last graduating class of Colorado Springs High School in 1940, and maintained a close personal relationship with a group of peers from the Palmer Alumni. She married her dear Irwin Harrison Leasure on November 15, 1943, and thoroughly enjoyed, as her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids grew up, watching them play sports, dance, and on the whole, simply light up her life, as they continued to do until the very end.

Jean’s hobbies included gardening, bowling, watching baseball with Irwin at all different venues and on television, and lunch with friends, along with her charitable donations to the Salvation Army and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Without a doubt, Jean’s sincere generosity was one of the finest features she possessed, along with her gracious smile, sparkling blue eyes, and ready laugh as she took care of her family and all those around her.

Jean, thank you for being you: for your kindness, love, and care for all of us. We miss you, are thinking of you, and we send you the best. We are sure Dad loves that you’re with him again; if everyone had a wife and mother like you the world would be a much better place. Rest in peace.

Please send any memorial flowers to Memorial Gardens.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 5-7pm. A Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:00am. The Entombment will be on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 1:30pm. All will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home.

For more information please visit www.memorialgardensfuneralhome.com.