Sister, Aunt and dear friend, Maureen was many things to many people. She was an incredible woman with an unparalleled zest for life and an infectious smile that will go on forever. It is with a heavy heart to announce that on March 18, 2020, Maureen Leahy, while surrounded by family, peacefully passed away. Maureen will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Maureen was born December 30,1954 to David D Leahy and Maureen Sullivan Leahy in Wichita, KS. She graduated from Kapaun Mount Carmel High School in 1973. She went on to enjoy a 41-year career with Union Pacific Railroad, having started as a brake woman and retiring as an engineer. She was a member of Stoneridge Country Club, The Woodlands Country Club, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. Maureen was a very active member in her community of Great Bend, Kansas - as well as a very loyal patron of her local Talbots, Ann Taylor and Nordstrom stores (she will be greatly missed by each of them).
An avid traveler, golfer and chef – Maureen was always the life of the party. Her annual cookie parties were known to attract people across state lines. Her nieces and nephews were her children, and as you can imagine she was the “cool” Aunt. Known affectionately as Mo, Auntie Mo, Reenie, or MoReenie to name a few. She never missed a birthday and you could always count on her thoughtful gift under the tree for Christmas. She had an endless love for her family and friends and demonstrated incredible kindness to anyone she met.
Maureen was preceded in death by her sister Diane Gough, her mother Maureen Leahy and her father David Leahy. She is adored and cherished by her loving partner Kent Weltmer (his children Stacey and Brit), brother David (J’Dena) Leahy, sisters Sheila (Jim) Eaton, Carol (Tom) Helms, Colleen (Pat) Malone, Greg Gough, and a large extended family.
Her family would like to thank the teams at MD Anderson Cancer Center for their commitment and support throughout Maureen’s fight against Cancer. In her memory contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or www.mdanderson.org/gifts. Camp Hope is also a very special organization helping kids and their families on their cancer journey. Maureen was proud to be a part of Camp Hope and held this organization close to her heart. Donations can also be made in her memory www.https://kymel.org/donate/.
Future Celebrations of Life are being planned for both Texas and Kansas.
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