Fanchon Leppla Bartow Iglehart, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on January 13th, 1929, in Phoenix, Arizona, Fanchon lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and resilience.
Fanchon was the cherished daughter of H. Lorain Leppla and Ruth Roby Leppla, who raised her alongside her brother, Henry Leppla. She graduated from North High School, where she was known for her bright spirit and determination. Fanchon continued her education at the University of Arizona, where she joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority. It was during her college years that she met her first husband, Don Bartow. The couple married in 1948 and together they built a family, welcoming five children into their lives. Tragically, Don passed away in 1962, leaving Fanchon to navigate life as a young widow.
In 1963, Fanchon found love again and married Louis Iglehart. Together, they had one child, further enriching their family. Fanchon’s life was centered around her children and loved ones, and she was a guiding light for all who knew her. An accomplished life master bridge player, she had a deep passion for the game, as well as a love for chocolates and Dairy Queen ice cream.
Fanchon was preceded in death by her parents, H. Lorain Leppla and Ruth Roby Leppla, her brother, Henry Leppla, and her step-sister, Millie Thomas.
Fanchon is survived by her six children: Cece (Jeff) Derickson, Marce (Bob) McKay, Donald (Judy) Bartow, Cathy Bartow, Jeannie (Peter) Hartman, and Bob (Jen) Iglehart. She was a proud grandmother to Debbie Derickson Dalesandro (Adam), Dana Derickson Strunk (Adam), Darcy Derickson Ortiz (Anthony), Dr. Trent McKay (Mandi), Tracy McKay Duray, Andrew Bartow (Amy), Eric Urbina, Christopher Urbina (Patty), Alyssa Ahern (Ashley), Haley Hartman, Nicole Johnson (Zac), Kyle Iglehart, and Dylan Iglehart. Fanchon was also a devoted great-grandmother to Lincoln Dalesandro, Kason Dalesandro, Greta Strunk, Wyatt Strunk, August Strunk, Hazel Strunk, Easton Ortiz, Jensen Ortiz, Hunter McKay, Colter McKay, Henry Bartow, Eleanor Bartow, Isabel Urbina, Jamison Ahern, and Preston Ahern.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful employees of Friendship Village, where Fanchon spent the last 18 years of her life. Their care and compassion made a lasting difference in her life.
Fanchon’s presence in our lives was a gift, and she will be remembered with deep affection and admiration. May she rest in peace.
Private services will be held.
Hugs and prayers to the family!
My thoughts and prayers are with you CeCe and Marce and your family.
My prayers to the family. Very lovely family. My parents lived across the street from Louie & Fanchon on Greenway. Earl and Mary Lou Gertz.
My prayers of peace and loving memories for the entire family. With love, Anna Pfohl
All my sincere condolences to your family. She must have been a wonderful lady who carried her love and kindness through her children.