- Date Of Birth: August 27, 1927
- Date Of Death: April 12, 2017
- State: Arizona
Eileen Claire Grace Crowley Leuser, born to John and Florence Crowley on August 27, 1927, entered into her eternal home on April 12, 2017. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, before moving to Avon and Berlin Heights, Ohio. After graduating from college, Eileen resided in Elyria, Ohio, and later moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1997. Eileen’s steadfast faith in God, unconditional love of family, and passion for lifelong learning inspired all who knew her to lead a more meaningful life.
Eileen met the love of her life, Joseph Leuser, while attending college. They married on December 6, 1947. During the next 69 blessed years of marriage, they created a home full of faith, love, and laughter that will always be remembered fondly by their nine gracious and fortunate children: Jean (Ed) Seber, Patricia Kaine, Mary Clare Mowry, Kathy (Jim) Mackin, Margaret Mary (Peggy) (Tim) Knapp, Joanne (Eric) Trabold, Joe (Marian) Leaser, Sharon (Will) Gates, and Mike (Jonna) Leaser. Throughout her life, Eileen was also blessed with 32 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Eileen started her education journey early, entering first grade after having just turned four, and never stopped pursuing knowledge. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Food Technology. She later earned two master’s degrees from Case Western Reserve University. In 1961 she received a Masters in Education, and later went on to receive a Masters in Administration. Eileen worked as a Principal at Gates and Thomas Jefferson Schools in Elyria, Ohio from 1972 to 1993. In 1991, at the age of 64 and nearing retirement, she completed her third master’s degree, a Masters in Counseling from Cleveland State University. Eileen, Mrs. Leuser, earned these degrees to help countless students and to motivate and inspire them to be the best they could be just like she did with her own daughters, sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Eileen was a devout Catholic. While living in Elyria, she was active with Cursillo and the Christian Family Movement. After moving to Scottsdale, Arizona, she was a faithful parishioner at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Together, Eileen and Joe shared a special devotion to the Virgin Mary and often prayed the holy rosary.
Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, and Fun was important to Eileen throughout her life while always striving to know God’s will and role in her life and guiding others toward God.
The ever present matriarch, Eileen also had wonderful words of advice for her family and friends, and would bless them on the forehead saying “May God Bless You and Take Care of You.” Now as she leaves us, we all wholeheartedly say, “Right back to you!” Eileen will be missed, but her spirit lives on in the countless lives she has touched.
