Celebrating WOMEN OVER 90 Marion Leonard

By Jen Salvevold

Last summer, writer Jan Kurtz asked our readers to acknowledge, honor and lift up women aged 90 and older. The readers have done just that throughout the year. Here are the final two submissions to Celebrate our Elders. Thanks to all who have submitted. I hope we can continue to remember, respect and honor those elders who have paved the way for so many of us in this lifetime. They are wise. They are beautiful. They are loved.

Marion Leonard, age 92, married to the love of her life for 72 years. They had five children. Marion was known for being there for people in times of need and dropping off meals and treats to neighbors, friends and family when she was more active.

To this day, Marion will always be seen with her lipstick on and a smile on her face.

“Attract what you expect. Reflect what you desire. Become what you respect. Murrow what you admire.” (Quote on Marion’s wall)