Leah Catherine Ploutz, 34, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed
on to her spiritual life on Monday March 23, 2015 after a heroic 2 ½ year
battle with colon cancer. She was a beloved mother to Elleanah (Elly), age 6,
and Drew, age 3, and wife to Bryan David Ploutz. Leah is also survived by her
parents Catherine Lindsey Braman and Ret. Col. James Easton Braman, and brothers Benjamin James Braman, Daniel Patrick Braman, sister Maria Linda Braman, and stepmother Teresa Ann Braman of Tucson Arizona, numerous cousins, and large extended
family.
Leah was born in Newport, RI and was raised in Tucson,
Arizona. Leah lived with cousins and worked in RI during the summer. She graduated from Mountain View High school
in Tucson in 1998 and earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business
from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in 2001. Leah moved back to Rhode
Island and worked as a financial analyst at SEA Corp in Middletown, RI. She earned
her Master's degree in Human Resources from Salve Regina University in Newport.
Leah lived a vibrant and active life. She enjoyed time
outdoors, played soccer and volleyball, was an avid runner, passionate
photographer and loved to bake. She was an inspiration to her friends, and an
indomitable spirit who cared for everyone she knew. Leah will be deeply missed.
While Leah and her family are members of the Fall River
Church of Christ, a one hour memorial service followed by a reception and celebration of her life will be held on Friday March 27 from 10:30am
to 2pm at The Atlantic Beach Club, 55 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI with
overflow parking at Easton’s Beach.
Calling hours will be held Thursday March 26 from 4pm to 8pm
at O’Neil-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Elleanah and Drew Ploutz Trust Fund.
Checks made out to
Elleanah and Drew Ploutz Trust Fund
and mailed to:
151 Carriage Drive
Portsmouth, RI 02871
We are out of words to describe the loss we are feeling, but deeply appreciate all the kind words we receive during this difficult time.
Checks made out to
Elleanah and Drew Ploutz Trust Fund
and mailed to:
151 Carriage Drive
Portsmouth, RI 02871
We are out of words to describe the loss we are feeling, but deeply appreciate all the kind words we receive during this difficult time.
Bryan, Elly, Drew, & Family,
ReplyDeleteLeah is going to be deeply missed. I cherish all of my memories with her.
All my love,
Brenna & Randy
Bryan, Elly, Drew and Family:
ReplyDeleteLeah will be missed so much. I will be praying for all of you.
God Bless.
Love, Doreen
Bryan and Family,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. May your happy memories keep you close to Leah.
If there is anything you need, please let me know. Also, can you please post how/where to make a donation to the children's Trust Fund?
Sincerely,
Kathy Stiller
American Systems
Bryan and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry and saddened, our hearts are heavy and aching for you all. She was a very special person and you are all special as well. You did all you could to help Leah and your wonderful care and deep love for her was evident and reflected in her forever sweet, beautiful smile and spirit. Everyone who knew her feels lucky for the memories. We will sincerely miss her and forever hold her in our hearts. Of course we will always see her shining through like the sun in your adorable children to remind us until we see her again. She's a beautiful angel now looking over all of us and is thankfully at peace. Take good care of yourselves as she would want nothing less! We are right here if there is anything we can help with.
With deep sorrow and all our love,
Judy, Drew Hadley and Paige
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There she goes!"
ReplyDeleteGone where? Gone from my sight ... that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There she goes!” there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"
That is so lovely.
DeleteWhat a beautiful way to describe someone's passing! Bryan know you and your children are in my thoughts! There's not much we can say to ease your pain except we love you. Mrs. Mac
ReplyDeleteBryan,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. This loss is immense and Leah will be missed. She touched so many.
John
Bryan,
ReplyDeleteThe words that immediately come to my mind when I think about Leah is that she was Amazingly Graceful as she navigated this illness. She will be missed tremendously. Please never hesitate to call us if there is anything we can help with. In the mean time, know that we will keep your family forever in our prayers!
Deb V
We have lost a beautiful light and spirit that Leah was to us all. My prayers and condolences to all of the family, friends and especially the care takers of Leah throughout this battle of cancer. Though the end was not where Leah had envisioned because try as she might to fight it to the end, the love and friendship that was shown during this time just shows the world was a better place because of her. It brought so many of us together in each some small or big way to journey with her along this path. Bryan, your love and care of Leah has been just amazing and you are a role model of what partner and husband can and should be.
ReplyDeleteHeaven and the stars in the sky are shining a little brighter today with Leah's spirit and please find the comfort that she is still with you and watching over you all.
Nancy - SEA CORP