Eileen Leef

In Loving Memory of Eileen

Eileen Leef, age 81 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 16, 2026. 



Eileen was born on April 25, 1945 in Richfield, Minnesota. She enjoyed being a teletype setter, and could type 160 words per minute! She later became an in-home daycare provider. She loved riding motorcycles, caring for her many pets, and found tremendous joy in being a grandma and great-grandma. She loved to spoil all of her grand and great-grandchildren! Eileen will be remembered for her warm smile, generous nature, and her humorous personality with everyone she met.


Eileen is preceded in death by her husband Jeffery; parents Ben and Ruth Peterson. 



She is survived by her children, Richard (Bonnie) Belev and Renata Belev; siblings, Ginny Eyler and Marshall Peterson; grandchildren, Alexandra (David), Roman, Julian, and Rosella; great-grandchildren Lanaya, Myra, and Owen; her dogs, cats, and birds; and many other relatives and friends. Blessed be her memory.



As were Eileen's wishes, no formal funeral services will be held.