Marion Louise Lester
1924-2016
Marion Louise Lester
August 16, 1924 (Brooklyn, New York)-February 28, 2016 (Edmond, Oklahoma)
Treasured daughter of Pauline and William Kurtz
Niece to Aunt Bib and Sidney Lushing and to Uncle Carl Mur, Cousin to Peekie and Rudy Schaefer and to Ron Lushing
Proud graduate of Vassar College, 1945-4
Accomplished public relations practitioner at General Electric, New York City
Cherished and profoundly loved wife of 67 years to Richard G. Lester, with whom every day, she rejoiced in their partnership
Devoted and wise mother to Elizabeth Pauline (Elli) Lester Roushanzamir and Andrew William (Andy) Lester, for whom she exemplified loving kindness
Mother-in-law to Saeid Roushanzamir and Barbara Lester with whom she shared the special bond of extended family
Loving Grandmother to Allan Lester Massman and Susan Erika Lester.
"2 nd mother," mentor and warm friend to Hatsuyo Takano and Henry Moses
Admired and treasured by many dear friends from lands near and far
Faithful member of First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City and committed participant in organizations with purpose and goals she supported
Active citizen of the communities in which she lived
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee ( https://registration.mmc.edu/giving.html ) or to First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City ( http://fbcokc.org/giving.asp ).