Frances Lehleitner
Posted
Oct 31, 2019
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12:50am
It’s with great sadness that I learn of the passing of my cousin Arden,, whom I’ve been trying to contact over the past year via searching all over the internet. We lost contact, and I visited every thread I could find, hoping to find a way to connect and catch up on the years since we last saw each other at Aunt Ruth’s in Washington. I ended up writing a letter addressed to her company, but have heard nothing. When my brother, Lyle, passed away this spring, I knew she would want to know, but I had no way to convey this news. I hope somehow she got the message, as I find now that my niece somehow remained in touch with Traci. I have fond memories of family gatherings when we were little—-Christmases were crowded and noisy, and there was always lots of food. We all took turns hosting each year (all my dads’ sisters and us), and as a child it was a big deal for me. There was no “name drawing”—-no! We got and gave presents to all, so it was quite a haul! LOTS of work for the parents, I realize now!
I will always have the memory of beautiful Arden, poised with a baton, smiling and vivacious. I’m so glad we got to visit again when she came west....hello to her children, whom I knew only as babies...my condolences to all of the wonderful extended family that I know she was so proud of and loved so much.
Frances (Malick) Lehleitner and George Lehleitner