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Violet Lois Leeper, Age: 98
Jan 23, 1925 - Jul 31, 2023

Violet Lois Leeper, age 98, died on Monday, July 31, 2023, at home in Overland Park, Kansas. Violet was born on January 23, 1925, to William and Beulah Daugherty of Daisy, Oklahoma, the second of two children. She was stylish, coiffed, and was often mistaken for being a decade younger than the truth, an avid walker, a lifelong bridge player and lover of Table Rock Lake, Missouri where for many years she had a home.

 

Violet was proeeded in death by her parents; her sister, Verna; her daughter, Angela Jackson and her husband Gelvin Leeper. Surviving family members include: son-in-law, Dan Jackson; daughter, Anita Boyer (husband, Mark Boyer); son, William Zane Stanley, III, (wife, June Stanley); step-daughter, Pam Leeper; step-son, Brian Leeper; niece, Rita Vaughan; and nephew, Michael Vaughn (wife, Reba Vaughn). Five grandchildren survive Violet: Nathan Jackson (adoption); Alex Boyer (marriage); Dylan Allen, Whitney Leutsch and Madison Glennie (marriage); several great-grandchildren; great-nephew, Heath Brown (husband, Jed Turner) and many extended family members. She will be missed by her whole family.

 

The family would like to thank Mark and Anita Boyer for providing daily, loving care to Violet while she resided in their home for the last year. The Boyer and Stanley families would like to recognize the Crossroads Hospice team members for their tender and dedicated care over the final months.

 

A private service will be held in Springfield, Missouri. Memorials and donations may be made to Operation Breakthrough, 3039 Troost, KC, MO 64109, in the name of Violet Leeper.
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Terri Miller Aug 04, 2023

friend ,springffield ,Missouri

I'm so sorry to read about Volets passing she use to be a neighbor on Overhill Ave.she had a lot of spunck, We knew Gelvan Leeper also. Is he still alive?

Lynn Boyer Aug 04, 2023

Part-time caregiver ,Chandler ,Arizona

It was a privilege to know Violet as a family member and respite caregiver over the past several years. I will always remember her dancing through the dessert line at Milburn Country Club and how “skillfully” she cheated at many many games of Liverpool rummy. She was the perfect blend of chic, funny, sharp and loving. She will always be loved and missed. 💜

Serena Steffen Aug 05, 2023

Neighbor ,Overland Park ,Kansas

As friends/neighbors of Mark & Anita, it was clear that Violet was a cherished and celebrated member of her family and our community. She bright shining smile will be missed 🙏

Kelly Phelps Aug 05, 2023

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Mark and Anita, I am so sorry to hear about Violet. I am in awe of how much of yourselves you gave so that Violet could spend each day with you. You have my deepest sympathies. With love, Kelly

Steve and Cate Boling Aug 05, 2023

Friend ,Springfield ,Missouri

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Vi was always fun to be around. We know through our faith that God is with her. We pray that VI’s family can feel the support of our love.

Lydia Marques dos Santos Aug 05, 2023

Sister of Mark Boyer ,Rio de Janeiro

My Love tô Anita and Mark, and tô all Violet's family.

Marny Mendenhall Aug 06, 2023

Hospice Nurse ,Olathe ,Kansas

"Sometimes people come into your life for a moment, a day, a lifetime. It matters not the time they spent with you but how they impacted your life in that time." - unknown Violet made a difference in my life; I could always count on seeing her smile, on witnessing her strength and her determination to live life on her terms. I always left a bit lighter than when I arrived. It was my honor taking care of such a wonderful Woman, a wonderful family. Thank you Anita, for the opportunity to do so.

Mark B Aug 07, 2023

Mother-in-law ,Kansas City ,Kansas

I was fortunate to witness firsthand the love and devotion that Violet and her daughter, Anita, shared with each other. They each brightened the other’s day, everyday, without fail. And mine as well. We miss her dearly, and are so glad we got to spend so much time w her.

Anita Boyer Aug 07, 2023

Daughter ,66212 ,Kansas

I send heartfelt condolences to my husband, Mark, son in law of Violet. He loved her dearly and fully supported me as I cared for mom. I am so grateful to my sister in law, Lynn Boyer. Your respite care gave Mark and I the ability to get away and know she was getting the best care possible.

Cheryl Jefferson Bell Aug 11, 2023

Lifting up the family and asking for God's Comfort and Mercy during this time. May God continue to bless and keep you all.

Mary Wherry Aug 11, 2023

Sister in law ,Decatur ,Illinois

My sister and friend, always and forever.