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Eli Leahew Obituary

Funeral services for Eli Lee Leahew, 21, Eudora, KS will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Eudora Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Eudora Cemetery. He passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017.

Eli was born November 4, 1995 in Shawnee Mission, KS the son of Daniel and Sarah (Edgar) Leahew.

He graduated from Eudora High School in 2014. He then attended Neosho County Community College, where he was a yell leader.

He worked in the detail shop of Dale Willey Automotive in Lawrence. He was preparing to go to lineman training in January in Georgia.

Eli enjoyed basketball, weight lifting, loved grilling and hanging out with his friends. He was always willing to help family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Daniel and Sarah; brother, Ethan Leahew, of Ottawa; fiancé, Victoria Jaskiewicz of the home; grandmother, Connie Leahew of Gardner, KS; aunts and uncles, Gary and Celeste Edgar of Washington, Todd Edgar of Greenleaf, Sheila and Wayne Bolejack of Washington, Sharon Edgar of Eudora and Becky Leahew of Baldwin City. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lynda Edgar and his grandfather, William "Bill" Leahew and his uncle, Michael Leahew.

The family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary- Eudora Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Eli Lee Leahew Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

For more information or to post a condolence, please visit warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 11, 2017.
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Eli had the most infectious smile - he brought joy to so many. We were blessed to be a part of his life - watching him grown from a little boy into a young man. You will be missed! Praying for his family and all his friends that will miss that smile!

Shari Turnbaugh

October 16, 2017

To the family and friends of Mr. Leahew: May our Heavenly Father sustain you at this time of such great loss.

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October 15, 2017

May the thought of knowing that friends family and God share your grief be of comfort to your family Pro 17:17

Patrice

October 13, 2017

Eli was such a caring human being, always so friendly and kind to other, willing to help out and make everyone happy no matter the circumstances. He was a wonderful person. My heart aches and I am so sorry for all of his friends and family and I pray that god brings a blessing and some peace of mind your way. So many have reached out and it is obvious he touched so many people's lives in a positive way, what a blessing he was. He will be missed by many. I send all of my thoughts, prayers and love your way.

Brooklynn Ellis

Classmate

October 13, 2017

God Bless, hugs and prayers for you all.

Barb King

October 11, 2017

Connie and family - my heart is broken for you all. I am so very sorry for your loss and have been & will continue to keep you all in my prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort and strength during this time. God Bless you all!

Barb King

October 11, 2017

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