Leo was a life-long friend. My memories of our times together are many and -- given the nature of some of the stunts we pulled -- probably still prosecutable. I will always miss his quick wit and sardonic sense of humor. He was a great dresser and had impeccable manners and my mother adored him. She was completely baffled as to why we never married . . .
Last year at the time of our 50th Reunion, I checked on Leo's gravesite and realized that there was nothing permanent to mark his final resting place. Working with the Jefferson County Coroner's office, I was able to arrange for this stone though, heaven forbid, they did everything exactly the opposite of what I asked for -- the praying hands most especially were not my idea, nor would they have been Leo's! Julia says to think of it as a symbol of "namaste." I can go with that as, in a continuing Buddhist vein, "what is, is." Many, many thanks to Mitch Kline, whose generosity helped me make this happen for our beloved friend.
Photo taken 05 June 2014 - Meadowview Cemetery, Louisville, KY
Thank you, Jeanne, for this lovely memory of Leo. I remember our long quasi-philosophical talks over marvelous french fries and cherry cokes at McDonald's, and his enormous car, and his maniacal laugh, and so much else. How wonderful that you and Mitch helped bring peace and dignity to his early passing. I'm proud to know you, girl.
I remember Leo well. Not only did I know him from HS, but he also attended the same college I did and he came to my wedding. Not living in the Louisville area anymore, the posts on the forum, especially obituaries of my former classmates come as a surprise to me. I did know that he died though, and have read "In Memory" and found that many more of my classmates have died than I knew about, so thanks to those of you who do post these "updates" and to Jeanne for working to get a stone to mark Leo's place.
I remember Leo as a very wam and friendly guy . But what I recall most was his sense of humor -- he was a very funny , funny fellow ! He used to make such droll remarks as he rolled his eyes to the back of his head and he'd just crack me up ! I miss him and all his wonderful mannerisms .
Jeanne Hathaway
Leo was a life-long friend. My memories of our times together are many and -- given the nature of some of the stunts we pulled -- probably still prosecutable. I will always miss his quick wit and sardonic sense of humor. He was a great dresser and had impeccable manners and my mother adored him. She was completely baffled as to why we never married . . .
Jeanne Hathaway
Last year at the time of our 50th Reunion, I checked on Leo's gravesite and realized that there was nothing permanent to mark his final resting place. Working with the Jefferson County Coroner's office, I was able to arrange for this stone though, heaven forbid, they did everything exactly the opposite of what I asked for -- the praying hands most especially were not my idea, nor would they have been Leo's! Julia says to think of it as a symbol of "namaste." I can go with that as, in a continuing Buddhist vein, "what is, is." Many, many thanks to Mitch Kline, whose generosity helped me make this happen for our beloved friend.
Photo taken 05 June 2014 - Meadowview Cemetery, Louisville, KY
Susan Rumble (Snively)
Thank you, Jeanne, for this lovely memory of Leo. I remember our long quasi-philosophical talks over marvelous french fries and cherry cokes at McDonald's, and his enormous car, and his maniacal laugh, and so much else. How wonderful that you and Mitch helped bring peace and dignity to his early passing. I'm proud to know you, girl.
Susanna Japs (Isakson)
I remember Leo well. Not only did I know him from HS, but he also attended the same college I did and he came to my wedding. Not living in the Louisville area anymore, the posts on the forum, especially obituaries of my former classmates come as a surprise to me. I did know that he died though, and have read "In Memory" and found that many more of my classmates have died than I knew about, so thanks to those of you who do post these "updates" and to Jeanne for working to get a stone to mark Leo's place.
Hugh Hodge
I remember him as one of the "slide rule" guys. And, liked him very much. We spent some time together in
some of our classes there at Waggener. Thank you for the Ben Averitt vidio. Loved the man and as I said
in an earlier post "he is the reason that I went on to UofK and got my degree" I used to run into him here in
Lexington and he always remembered me and was always concerned about my wellbeing. I will never forget
him.
Jennie Donnelly (Green)
Jeanne, how wonderful that you thought of this. Thanks to Jeanne and Mitch for making the stone happen.
James High
I remember Leo as a very wam and friendly guy . But what I recall most was his sense of humor -- he was a very funny , funny fellow ! He used to make such droll remarks as he rolled his eyes to the back of his head and he'd just crack me up ! I miss him and all his wonderful mannerisms .