Michael Dale Leap

Michael Dale Leap, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed peacefully at his home on April 2, 2017. Michael was born on August 30, 1943 in Caldwell, Kansas to Harold and Ruth (Horn) Leap. He would grow to be the man who kept to his values, attending college and proudly serving his country from 1964 to 1967 as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. Before his retirement he used those values and that “never met a stranger” personality as Director of Community Relations and Public Policy for St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs. Michael was committed to his community serving on the Blue Springs R-7 School Board from 1980-1993, being a member of the Rotary Club, Lions, active with the VFW, a Eucharistic Minister for St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church and numerous other organizations within the area. He was honored to be Blue Springs Citizen of the Year. Mike had been selected for an Honor Flight in 2016, but due to a car accident on his way to the flight, he never got to complete the journey. Life with Michael was never boring and his love of life flowed to those around him. He leaves behind his beloved wife, MaryAnne (Irwin) Leap of the home, son, Matthew Leap, daughter, Amy Leap, who gave him two of his greatest treasures: grandchildren, Madison and Harrison; brothers, David Leap (Eileen), sister, Lyn Thornton (Harold), Mark Leap (Patti), and Sister-in-Law Diane Leap. Michael follows his parents and brothers Jeff Leap and Tom Leap into the Gates of Heaven. A Rosary for Michael will be held Friday, April 7th at 11:00 a.m. followed by Visitation and Mass at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 4313 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be given to Blue Springs Veterans Way , 425 NE Mock Ave, Blue Springs, MO 64014.