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Her Life

UC Berkeley Class of 1954 Essay

January 19
Time Capsule Essay Class of 1954
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Lesley wrote this essay for the Class of '54 Time Capsule -- she was the chair of the committee, in 1990.

Ron Walsh Rememberance

January 19
Ron's Memorial and Remembrance
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Memorial service program for Ron in 1997.  Lesley wrote the wonderful printed rememberance of Ron's life, and their life together. 

Quest to be a better parent

January 19
Quest to be a Better Parent
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Lesley wrote this article -- I would guess late in high school or during college at UC Berkeley.  It's un-dated, but her thoughts are timeless.  She did not end up having children of her own, but spent her life caring for friends and family, and was a marvelous godmother to me.

Some of Lesley's Travels

January 19
Lesley's travels narrative
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Lesley wrote these pages about one of their European trips -- lots of wonderful details about where they went, and what they saw.  Closes with a wonderful list of checked-off items, and a hand-written schedule of activities.

(I did not catch the year of this particular journey -- please comment if you see a year referenced.)

Lesley's care for her Aunt Amanda

January 19
Care provided to Aunt Amanda
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Lesley cared for her mother Norma and her aunt Amanda for many years -- Amanda owned the building with garages on the ground level and two flats above, where Lesley lived for 61 years.

Lesley wrote this document as part of an application for a local government program, but we can enjoy it for the details provided of their lives.

I'm was born in 1974, and my mom and dad and I spent many holidays visiting Lesley, Ron, Amanda and Norma in San Francisco.

Berkeley Class of 1954, Remembered in 1995

January 19
A Woman's Place, Article in CA Monthly Magazine
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Lesley wrote this piece, titled "A Woman's Place," for the California Monthly Magazine, September 1995.