Eileen Leeson's Obituary
Eileen was born on March 10, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio and entered eternal rest on September 17, 2021 in Tampa, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert Bottomley and Virginia Gerlach Bottomley. She is survived by her husband: Evert Leeson; sons: Rob Welch (Jennifer), Randy Welch (Tracey), Eric Leeson (Stephanie), Dennis Leeson ( Melissa), Ronell Leeson and Liem Leeson. She is also survived by her daughter: Dena Miller; sister: Karla VanDyke (Larry); and brother John Bottomley (Julia Ann). She also has 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Eileen was an LPN who had a full life dedicated to serving other, including 32 years to medically-dependent foster care children.
Inurnment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital.
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