Leaper, Barbara
December 30, 1936 ~ January 21, 2025
LEAPER, Barbara Joan – Age 88 of RR#1 Mooretown, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Beloved wife of Gordon Leaper for 68 years. Loving mother of Beth Leaper, Bob (Cathy) Leaper and the late Clare Leaper (2019). Cherished grandmother of Daniel (Emily) Leaper and Anna Leaper. Predeceased by her siblings Don, Shirley and Pat.
VISITATION
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Brigden on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 3-5 and 7-9pm.
FUNERAL
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00am at the funeral home.
DONATIONS
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Sixth Line United Church or Brigden Community Church.
Barb’s faith was very important to her. She became a member of the Sixth Line United Church when she was married and remained involved with the church throughout her life. She was a member of the church choir for many years and sang alto. She taught Sunday School and was part of the “church ladies” who cooked and served meals for the church anniversaries and various other events.
When she joined the church she became involved with the United Church Women (UCW) a group which provided support and friendship to her throughout her life. The Birkhall Women’s Institute (WI) was also an organization that she joined and was a member of until its closure. With the women of these two groups, she took many courses and learned to cook, sew, embroider, do crafts and quilt, the love of which she has passed on to her daughter Beth-not the cooking part however, Bob is the chef of the family.
Through these organizations she met and became friends with many members of the community who are still friends to her and to the family including wonderful neighbours on the Sixth Line and surrounding area.
Barb also had a love of travel which she has passed on to her children and grandchildren, particularly Anna. She was a life long traveler, starting with family trips in a tiny trailer with no bathroom and then moving up to cruises to England, Scotland, Ireland and Russia among other places.
Barb lived a full life and despite some health issues in later years, remained part of the community and was still doing crafts. The day before she passed away, she was fuming while watching the U.S. inauguration so if you know Barb, she remained herself until the end.
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Beth and family, I have fond memories of your dear Mom from visiting your home in our Brigden school days, Barb was always, welcoming and interested in the community. So very sorry for your loss my sincerest condolences.
Our deepest sympathy to the Leaper Family, Barb was a lovely lady inside and out! She will sadly be missed in the community.
Jeff & Lynn Huey
Beth and the Leaper Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and thoughts for comfort and peace.
To the Leaper Family,
We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Praying for comfort!
Dear Gord and Family,
Barb was a wonderful woman, always engaging and enjoyable to chat with. She was one of the first neighbours to welcome us to the 6th line community when we lived there years ago.
She will be missed 🩷
Gord, Beth, Bob and Familes – Thinking of you at this sad time. Sorry I am unable to attend Barb’s Funeral….distance did not allow it to happen. I have so many wonderful memories of great times we shared along with working with Barb at the Sixth Line Church. My sincere condolences.Shirley Eyre
Heartfelt condolences to you, Bob and Cathy and family.
Your Mom was a gracious lady, and visiting your family farm was a privilege for us to see your family ties.
Kindest Regards
To Gord, Bob, Beth and familes, I have many great memories of Barb both from our time at Sixth Line and as as an adult after I moved back to Sarnia.
She was a strong , talented and loving woman and she will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Dear Gord, Beth, Bob and Cathy , Anna, Daniel and Emily. I was so sorry to hear that Barb had passed away. She has always been a very special part of my life and all the Holbroughs as well as our church community and neighbourhood. She was always the first to come up with ideas for any event and jump in and be the leader. She taught me so many things over the years and was always so much fun! There are so many memories to cherish. We will all miss her. Love and hugs to you all. Jan ❤️
Dear Gord, Bob, and the Leaper family.
I was so sorry to hear about Barb. She was a great lady. I consider myself lucky to have known her. She will be missed.
My condolences to the Leaper family
I had many great conversations with Barb at the many family functions I attended
To Gordon, Beth and Bob, and your family. I was very sorry when dad called me to tell me that Barb had passed away. She was always a big part of my life and of the community that your family has been part of since well before I was born. She will be so missed. I know that these last years have been difficult for her, but it never stopped her from messaging me and encouraging me, especially when I became ill in 2012, and had to leave my job as a Respiratory Therapist. In 2015, she told me that my Art would save me from my despair and of course, being an artist herself, she was right. I just wanted you all to know that she was a big influence in my life, and she will always have a place in my heart.❤️
I will miss you, my friend. You have known me for so long. You were a Sunday School teacher for many of us at the Sixth Line Church. I remember when you volunteered to accompany our Young People’s group when we camped up in Lion’s Head. I don’t even know how many weddings you have helped at of our large and growing family. You supported me through some difficult times when I got sick. You helped me with my confidence when it seemed all I had left was my Art. When I started with the Arts Council of East Lamoton, you donated supplies, and always encouraged me to try new things. Being an artist yourself, you were always interested in what projects I was taking on. There will be an empty spot not only in my life, but in the community you loved. I’m grateful to God for taking away your pain and illness, and I hope you will give mom a hug for me, as I dry my tears.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Barb was a talented lady. She will be missed.
Allen and Terrie Farr
To Gord and Family. I am sorry for your loss. She was a Grand Lady. Visits with her were always an adventure.
Gord and Family
We were sorry to hear of your loss at this time.
Dear Gord and family, I am so sorry to hear about Barb. She was a feisty lady when we worked together on the landfill proposal. I am glad she was in my corner. Great memories and so much fun to be with . She will be missed . Thoughts and prayers to all .
To Gord,Bob,Beth and families. Sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was such a wonderful lady and will be missed by all that knew her. My sincere condolences.
Alice May Sutherland
To Gord Bob Cathy and the rest of the family you are in your prayers and thoughts at this difficult time so sorry for your loss let Barb rest in peace and know she is in haven and she is a angel looking down over her beautiful family from Jonathon and Shelley Walker god bless
My deepest condolences to Gord & family on passing of Barb I’ve known Barb all my life she will be missed by everyone who knew her
Love Pat (Struck ) Mills
Extending heartfelt condolences to the Leaper family. May Barb find the love and peace profound deserving of her. 🙏🏻
Gord, Bob, Cathy, Daniel, Emily and Anna:
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Grandma Leaper. I will miss her excited wave from the window as Cathy and I venture down the driveway for our weekly walk. Treasure your memories that you will always have.
Randy and Tracey Taylor
sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. She was one great lady and will be missed. Keeping you in my thoughts at this difficult time. Jackie
Sorry to hear of your loss. Take care of each other.
Kathi and Paula Vandenheuvel
Beth and family. So sorry for your loss! Your mom was so kind! I remember her cooking and needle point! Thinking of you all at this difficult time!
Will miss Barb’s sense of humour and wit. Spent many evenings at painting classes at her home. Enjoyed our exercise ladies annual gatherings over the years. Many fond memories.❤️
My sincere sympathy to Barb’s family in the loss of this bright star. It was a privilege and a ton of fun to have known Barb. So many good times we had.
Barb was not only a sweetheart, and I loved getting hugs from her, but she had a great sense of humuor and loved to tell stories. She was a woman of conviction but also of grace. She will be missed for sure. She was everyone’s Grandma! Melanie and I express our deepest sympathies to Bob, Cathy, Gord, Anna, Daniel, Emily and the whole family and friends for this great loss. Praying that you will feel God’s strength during this time.
Dear Bob & Cathy, Dan & Emily and Anna,
Your mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother was a special lady. We appreciated her kindness and care. Our condolences. We pray for comfort and strength for you today.
Love, Mike & Harriet
Sending sincere condolences to gord bob beth leaper family. From bill ethan long
Dear Gord, Bob, Cathy and Beth,
We are so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She was a unique woman with a quick wit, sense of humour and many talents. She will be missed in the community and by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. We may have lost her here on earth but she will be welcomed in heaven for her wit, humour and quick smile.
My condolences to Gord and family.She was a special lady and very talented.
Dear Gord and Family. We are so sorry to hear Barb has passed away. She was a great caring lady. We will miss her. Wayne and Sandra Wallis
Deepest sympathies to each of Barb’s family. She was a special lady, always enjoyed chatting with her.
Don and I want to express our sincerest sympathy to all of you on Barb’s passing. May cherished. Memories sustain and comfort you in your grief.
Much love to you Gordon, Beth, Bob and Cathy. Our condolences from the Longley family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Treasure the memories.
Bob, Cathy and family. We were very sorry to read of Barb’s death this week. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with Barb’s death.
To the Leaper family, I am so very sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. My sincere condolences to her family.
Always loved joking around with Barb. She had a unique sense of humour and witt. The community will miss her. My condolences to the Leaper family.
Dear Gord and Family, so sorry for your loss, Barb was a great friend, sincerely Mary and Joe Thompson
I am so sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. She was an great lady. I remember the family coming into the shop or me stopping by to drop something off and everyone being so wonderful. Barb will be missed very much I’m sure.
Jeannie & Ken Laprise
Our condolences to the Leaper family. Barb will be missed. She was a weath of history information and very creative in her crafts. Rest in peace
Thinking of you folk. I knew Barb all my life, a great friend. Had good times with her growing up. I have a craft hanging up she did. Lots of great memories. god bless.
Dearest Cathy & Leaper family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Barb. She certainly had a full life but we never seem prepared to say goodbye. Hoping in time your many memories can being you comfort and peace.
Our love to Barb’s Family. Never was there a person with a greater sense of humor than Barb. The best volunteer who always brought fun and laughter to every chore and event. She will be missed
Sharon LaPier
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Leaper family . She will be missed here in Brigden !!!
To Gord, Bob , Cathy, Anna, Daniel and Emily:
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of Barb. I have so many memories of her. A talented, fiesty, warm and loving lady. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God wrap his arms around her family and bring you peace, resilience and much love! Rest In Peace Barb!
Extending my heartfelt sympathy to all of Barbs families
I loved and treasured our shared times together
What a legacy she has left for all and more memories than we will be able to recall
She was one amazing ,gifted, talented servant of Our Lord.
She was loved by all of us that knew her. I am one included in names thankful for the Blessing of having
her be part of our lives
Always remembered here ,forever with her
To the family. I send condolences. I remember Gordon and Beth well
Sincere condolences to Barbs entire family.
A beautiful, thoughtful, giving woman.
Keep all her memories close, they last forever.
Sending sincere condolences to the Leaper family😢
ending love, sympathy and prayers to the Leaper family. She will be greatly missed for her talents, sense of humor, and for the lives she touched. May you find comfort in your loss by the many good memories you have and there will be many.
Gord and family….We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Barb was always so much fun to be around. We are sure you will all miss her along with her many friends over the years. We are sorry we can’t be there b/c of being out of country but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs, Sharon & Ernie
Seding our deepest sympathy to the Leaper family
We wish to send our condolences to all of Barb’s family. She will be missed by many and many memories will be kept dear to those who shared laughs with her.
Dear Bob & Cathy!
I am so very sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. Have known her for so long that I don’t remember how we met! I so liked her & she was always the same! May God give you comfort & peace in your sorrow.
Caring Hugs,
Donanne Avery
Our hearts are saddened to hear of this news. our deepest condolences to all of you. Barb taught our daughter Julie and I tole painting in the mid 90’s. She was an amazingly talented lady, I am SO thankful God allowed our lives to cross paths. She sure was proud of her child and grandkiddos. We are praying for you in this time of grief. Love & prayers Bruce & Cathy