Leah L. Besaw, age 50, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 22, 2016. She was born in Shawano on April 30, 1965, the daughter of Eldora Theresa (Beauprey) Besaw and the late Glenn Joseph Besaw.  Leah loved the outdoors, spending time in the woods camping, hunting, cutting fire wood, picking berries, fishing, or just being at home on the Rez.  Leah had a generous heart, always there to help out, doing so whole heartedly. Although she had no biological children, Leah considered her nieces and nephews her own.  She loved spending time with them playing "Crack the Nut".  When she would arrive, they were drawn to her, she was fun loving and gave them her full attention. She attended and graduated Clown College, worked as a truck driver, worked at the casino, and most recently went into home care. She was an avid Packer fan, and loved spending time with her dogs, Sadie and Fred.  Leah was a beloved daughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin, friend and protector, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Leah is survived by her mother, Eldora, her brothers and sisters, Joseph (Lisa) Besaw of Keshena, Gary Besaw of Keshena, Kelly Besaw of Neopit, Carolyn Besaw of Keshena, and Linea Arthur of Keshena. She further survived by her God mother, Cordelia Beauprey; life-long best friend, Linda White; special cousin, Diane "Tootie" Shooter; nieces, nephews, Kateri, Deidre, Aaron, Luke, Kara, Melissa, Lori, Josh, Joseph, Kelsey, David, Marie, Corryn, Gabe, Glen, and Delson; as well and numerous great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her fiancé, John Hawpetoss, her father, Glenn and her sister, Darnell Askenette and her nephew, Glenn Fowler.