Leslie Denise Noren
January 27, 1956 - July 11, 2005
Obituary
Leslie Denise Noren, our beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, died at Saint Joseph’s hospital in Tacoma on July 11, 2005.
She was born to Lester and Wilma Smith on January 27, 1956, in Fort Knox Kentucky. Her family settled in El Paso, Texas, where she graduated from Irvin High School. Leslie moved to Renton, Washington in 1980, where she worked as a secretary. Leslie met Ron Noren and they were married on November 3, 1990. Leslie and Ron finally settled down in Tacoma in 1993.
Leslie dedicated herself to loving and caring for her husband Ron, her son, and her grandchildren. She was the kind of person who easily made friends. Her cheerfulness and compassionate nature were a natural magnet for everyone who knew her.
Leslie is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Ron; her son Erik Campbell and his wife Bao; her parents Lester Smith and Wilma Edwards; her brother David Smith and his wife Dianne; her brother Scott and his partner Lester; her sister Erin; Ron’s children and their spouses Guy and Cari Noren; Melissa and Mike Welch; Veronica Davis and Travis Warren; and her grandchildren Crystal, Lukas, Brandon, Mason, and Jake; and numerous family friends.
A viewing will be held at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home at 1535 S.W. Dash Point Rd. in Federal Way on July 15th from 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. A memorial service celebrating Leslie’s life will held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16 at Marine View Presbyterian Church, 8469 East Side Dr. N.E., in Tacoma.
Memorials in her memory may go to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Attn: Communications Department, 6931 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814. 800-FIG-HTCF. They can also be reached at donations@cff.org
Ron – Although it has been years since I’ve seen you and Leslie, my heart goes out to you. There are no words that can ease your pain at this time but take some comfort from the knowledge that others care. I lost my son over a year ago and I can tell you that the love and kindness of others mean a lot. May your memories of your years together and the love you shared comfort you. Take care.
This is so beautiful!!! What a wonderful contribute to Leslie. Thank You!
Our Prayers are with you and your family
Leslie, A wonderful woman and good friend. We will miss her.
My prayers and thoughts go out to Ron and the family. It was a pleasure getting to know Leslie. She was such a thoughtful and caring person. I will alway remember her for all the help she did at the food bank.
Tammy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ron as well as the rest of the family. Hold on to the wonderful memories she left with you. We have a lot of fond memories of all the fun times in our visits with you both. She was a wonderful, caring gal.
We all will miss you cousin. Love Genny, Keith and Justin