Susan Jane Leonhardt
Passed: July 26, 2017
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Susan Jane Leonhardt
Passed: July 26, 2017
Obituary
Susan Jane Leonhardt, 72 of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away July 26, 2017. She was born December 6, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to Howard and Bette Holdcroft. The family moved to Arizona in 1978. After many years in the Hallmark business, she returned to her college major of Education. She taught English and Reading at Pendergast Elementary School and Tolleson High School for years before retiring in 2011. She was not only a season ticket holder of the Arizona Cardinals but also a member of the Arizona Cardinals Big Red Service Team. She enjoyed the yearly vacations to Carlsbad, CA with her family.
Sue is survived by her daughters, Lisa Leonhardt, Mandy (Justin) Greene, and Kari (Gabriel) Calderon; sister, Jeanie (Lon) Reams; and four grandchildren, Jacob, Madison, Kaylee and Khloe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Leonhardt; parents, Howard and Bette Holdcroft; and brother, Hod Holdcroft.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm, Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Church of Litchfield Park, 300 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley or to Colon Cancer research.
8 responses to Susan Jane Leonhardt
Mandy says:
July 28, 2017
Thank you for being my mom. I love you very much, I’ll see you sometime over the rainbow.
Love, Mandy
Barb Peroutka says:
July 29, 2017
Mandy I’m so sorry. I didn’t know she was ill. Please know my prayers are with you and your family. God bless
Kari says:
July 28, 2017
Love you mom! You were an amazing mother and grandmother and life won’t be the same without you, but I know you are watching over us.
Love,
Kari
Lisa Leonhardt says:
July 29, 2017
There are no words to properly express what my mother means to me. She was my longest and best friend and her void will forever be felt for the rest of my days. Fly free mom, hug dad and grandma and grandpa for me. Please always stop by and visit. Love you always,
Lisa
Shannon Wilson Smith says:
July 29, 2017
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have many happy memories with her and the Holdcroft family. Much love to all of you during this very difficult time.
Lynn Mendenall says:
July 30, 2017
My deepest sympathy to your family. Great memories of your family with the Mendenhall’s. Love to all.