64247_LeAnn K._Anderson
BELMOND | LeAnn K. Anderson, age 60, of Belmond, passed away Thursday July 31, 2014, peacefully at her home near Belmond after an admirable, courageous battle with cancer.
Memorial services for LeAnn K. Anderson will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday August 6, 22014, at the funeral home, 111 Luick~s Lane South in Belmond.
Burial will take place at a later date in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Garner.
Visitation for LeAnn will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial may be made to the St. Jude Children~s Center for Medical Research or charity of your choice.
LeAnn Kay, the daughter of Darold and RoseMae Rayhons Pletcher was born April 24, 1954, in Forest City. She grew up in Garner, where she attended school and graduated from in 1972.
LeAnn was united in marriage to George Anderson on October 23, 1981, in Kanawha, Iowa. The couple made their home in Belmond where they lived on an acreage west of town.
LeAnn had an enormous zest for life, and made her presence known by the attitude she put into every relationship she had. LeAnn had a unique, dynamic personality. She loved to have fun, her laugh was infectious. Raising her family, and caring for her home took most of her time, she did take on a variety of jobs throughout the years, all working with people.
LeAnn was definitely an avid animal lover. Over the years there have been peacocks, a llama, turkey, a goat, fish (one could fly), cats, birds, but most of all dogs. She loved all types of music, especially classic rock n roll. LeAnn had a special relationship with all those she had encountered in recent years at the Cancer Center in Mason City and Hospice of Wright County.
LeAnn is survived by her husband, George, children, Christian (Angie) of Belmond, Justin (Heather) of San Antonio, TX, Holly (Shane) of Eagle Grove, Jodi of Belmond, and Jamin (Holly) of Santa Barbara, CA. Thirteen grandchildren: Ian, Courtney, Nathan, Samantha, Dylan, Kaydee, Charlene, Jamin, Gage, Gabrielle, Olivia, Alexander, Julie. Five brothers and sisters, Lynn Pletcher of Sacramento, CA, Darla Pletcher of Garner, Perry Pletcher of Garner, Brad Pletcher (Joyce) of Garner, Brenda Stoner of Hills, seven dogs, Piper, Joe, Maddie, Missy, Patch, Bella, Fred, and numerous other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Linda, and a son, Ryan.
Dugger Funeral Home, Belmond, 641-444-3248, www.duggerfunerals.com.
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