Obituary of Leasa Headon

BIOGRAPHY HEADON ~ Leasa Carlyn Headon passed away suddenly near Kitscoty, Alberta on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the age of 19 years. Leasa is survived and will be dearly missed by her parents Carla and Dale Headon, two older brothers Ian (and Nikki Towner), and Jordan (and Carley Moan) and her younger sister Taylor and a special part of the Headon Family, Brenda Cole, her Maternal Grandmother, Deana Golinowski, Paternal grandparents, Gordon and Dolores Headon, as well as Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends too numerous to mention. Leasa was predeceased by her Grandfather Carl Golinowski. The memorial celebration was held at the McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster, Alberta on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. The funeral service was conducted from the St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Friday, August 27 , 2010 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Jan Sobkowicz officiating. The soloist / pianist was Linda Quilichini. The honorary pallbearers were All Those Who Shared In Leasa's Life. The active pallbearers were Dale Headon, Taylor Headon, Ian Headon, Hannah Trimble, Jesse Leighton and Cory Leighton. Interment was held in the Kitscoty Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. CARD OF THANKS Words alone cannot express our gratitude to our family, friends and community. Thank you for your prayers, visits, messages of sympathy, donations, gifts of food and flowers. Your acts of kindness and support have given us strength. A heartfelt thank you to the Kitscoty R.C.M.P., Fire and Rescue Personnel, Lloydminster Ambulance and everyone who assisted at the accident scene. Special thanks to the organizers of the memorial march held on the night of the accident. Thank you to all who attended and created the monument. May it serve as a caution to all who travel there. Thank you to everyone who helped with Leasa's memorial celebration - Carmen Leighton for leading, Hannah Trimble and Logan Huard for the powerpoint, Jan Trimble for the eulogy, and Ian and Taylor for honoring their sister. A special thanks to Nikki Towner and Taylor's scrapbooking friends for the photo pages. Thank you to Father Jan, Melanie Pellerin, and Linda Quilichini for making the funeral service a true celebration of Leasa's life. Sincere thanks to the pallbearers and readers who all shared in Leasa's life and final journey - she loved you all. Thank you to Terry and Ruth Ann Throndson for bringing Professor to be with Leasa one last time. Thank you to the Kitscoty Hall Board for the delicious lunch. Special thanks to Carley Moan, Cody Pollard and Rod Leighton for being with Jordan while we were at home. Lastly a world of thanks to Glenn McCaw and Staff for their compassionate support and guidance on the most difficult journey our family has ever made. In lieu of individual thank you cards, a donation has been made to Kitscoty Fire and Rescue. God bless you all. Dale & Carla Headon Ian & Nikki Jordan & Carley Taylor The Headon & Golinowski families P.S. We would also like to thank everyone who has been working to secure a safer intersection. May your efforts ensure that something positive comes from our family's tragedy. EULOGY A Letter To Leasa Good evening Our Dear Leasa, We know you are listening and watching over us, so pick the fluffiest cloud and have a seat, tell Grampa to pull up a cloud beside you, because you know how Aunties can get long winded. We remember July 18, 1991. Your Mom and Dad could finally announce "We have a Girl." You were chubby and dark, with big dark eyes, lots of hair and you weighed 7 lbs 7 ounces. You were beautiful. No choice, you were going to a house with two rowdy boys, and a huge extended family. Rather quickly, pink invaded your house, along with lacy dresses, frilly socks and headbands. You knew early that a big voice counts and we all knew, yup, We have a girl. Soon, you got your sister Taylor and now the Headon household was even steven, with two girls and two boys. There were birthday parties with your cousins, aunties, uncles, grandparents; Happy Days playschool, Sunday school, swimming lessons, all to get you ready for that big day - school started for you in September 1996. Off to kindergarten with the big kids, leaving that pesky little sister at home. You were beautiful. In elementary we remember you dabbled in it all, figure skating, dance, piano lessons, soccer, learning the recorder, keeping your school work done, that daily chore list on your mother's cupboard almost all done, at least the way you saw it. There was the family holiday to Disneyland, and summer fun at Laurier Lake. You were growing into a fine young lady, you were beautiful. Your early teens and jr. high, like most young girls, was a time of learning who you were, discovering just how big the world is and your first love. You couldn't wait to tell us about him. Not at all bashful, oh, you would willingly give us as many details as we wanted. You talked of this tall, dark, strong, broad shouldered love with such passion like that of any young lady in love. You were beautiful. Professor was the centre of your world, your time was spent with Professor, grooming, trimming, chatting and bonding. It was all about riding lessons, gymkanas and helping your dad hook up the trailer for another roadie. We know those days on the road with your Dad and your horse were very special. High school, more ventures. And those Flames. What was that goalie's name? Oh yeah, Kipper something, just kidding you Leasa. The Flames were playing in Edmonton and off you went. You were working at Bigway and anyone who came in, you were ready to talk Flames. If anyone challenged you, they would only do it once. Your work at Staples and Walmart was great, a loyal employee and good worker. You were beautiful. High school was ending and it was time to get the dress. Off you went with your Mom to get your dress, we held our breath. Would it be spurs, chaps and Professor as your escort? But oh no, you surprised us as always. The gown was beautiful, the hair perfect, your feet hurt and the day was long. You sat on that stage, dazzling. You were beautiful. Lakeland College was your next step, taking off with your best friend, Professor. College girls just want to have fun and that you did. Your mother worried sick, your Dad silently cheered you on, we all marveled - you had made it. You were beautiful. So, Leasa, Grampa probably wants to go look in the fridge by now, and you are a little embarrassed that we talked about you in front of everyone. We do not, cannot and never will understand the reason God called you so soon. We do know that our special angel in death was a special person in life. You were beautiful. There will never be another family supper, Christmas, birthday supper or any other day that goes by without us missing you. And like so many times when we were ready to say grace, we will wait for someone to say "where's Leasa." We will listen for the stomping up the stairs and you belting out "there had better be rice buns left." You were beautiful. P.S. God, we send Leasa to you with heavy hearts and confused minds, but with the knowledge that she will have the peace and joy she has so very much earned in her too short time with us. Please keep us, guide us, watch over us, especially Jordan, and help us all when we are overwhelmed and need you the most. ~ written by Jan Trimble & Carmen Leighton (Aunts) ~ delivered by Jan Trimble In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the SPCA or the charity of the donors choice.