Fairport – July 4, 2020
Iris passed away after a brief battle with cancer on July 4, 2020.
Iris is survived by her husband of 64 years, Glenn Leet. Survived also by three children Khris Leet (Betty), Bruce Leet (Patty), Sandy Schrom (Larry Monaghan). Grandchildren Brandon and Lauren Leet, Mike and Mark Leet, Danielle Schrom. Sister Lois Reichard of Alamonte Springs, FL and sister-in-Law Barbara Fox of Hamburg, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Alice Carlson and brother Ronald Carlson.
Iris was born in Jamestown, NY on May 10, 1933. She graduated Jamestown High School in 1951 and married Glenn Leet in June 1956. After getting married, Iris moved with Glenn during his Air Force years living in Texas and Delaware before returning to Jamestown in 1959. She and Glenn relocated to Fairport in 1960.
Iris was a full-time mom/homemaker until her three children were out of high school. Once an empty nester she went on to work at the Fairport Baptist Home as a secretary and retired after 20 years.
Iris liked sports and was very athletic. She taught swimming at the Jamestown YMCA, played softball and basketball and later in life took up snow skiing. For many years she was part of a woman’s bowling league on Wednesday nights.
She enjoyed spending time outside during the NY summers, time with family, traveling and several trips to the casinos. Her travels took her around the US, Canada and Europe by car, planes and trains. She was an adventurous soul.
Iris was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in East Rochester and later Immanuel Lutheran Church in Webster. Through her church she did a lot of volunteer work.
Her laughter was contagious and often. How we will miss her laughter.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Iris’ name to Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Rochester.
Calling hours will be Thursday, July 23, 4:00p – 6:00p.
A private family memorial service will be held livestream
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5 responses to “Leet (Carlson), Iris M”
To my Uncle Glenn and all my cousins our deepest sympathies and all our love. We will truly miss our sweet Aunt Iris and all the joy she brought to our lives over the years. May she Rest In Peace until we meet again. From the bottom of our heart always, Wendy & Ken Plate
My love and prayers are with you. I will be there in spirit. We have reservations in Cape Cod to visit the grandkids. Pastor Susan Kohlmeier
So many fond memories of my wonderful Aunt Iris! Always kind, always warm, always the friendly voice on the phone. To Glenn, Khris, Bruce and Sandy, you were truly blessed to have Iris as a wife and a mother. She will be missed.
Remember lots of good times and our friendship in from grade school to high school,-plus her infectious laugh. Condolences to you Butch and family! Great memories! Time has flown by for all of us Darlyne King- Johnston
So sorry to hear! I dated her brother, Ron, for about 3 years and, at one point, expected to marry him!!! Obviously that didn’t happen, but I always felt close to their family. I loved the Swedish Chistmases at their house and the delicious Swedish food. Does anyone have an obituary for Ron? Bless you, Glenn.