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1926
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2010
Marie Lerner Obituary
Marie Lerner died Nov. 7, 2010 at home with family.
She was born Aug. 14, 1926 in San Francisco and was one of nine children of the Cresci family. After a whirlwind courtship in 1952, she married the love of her life, Robert Lerner, in San Francisco. Soon after they married they traveled to Lafayette, Ind., where Robert continued his education.
While in Indiana they had the first of their three children, Rachael. In 1953 they moved with their newborn daughter to Oxnard. Three years later in 1956 their son Thomas was born. In 1960 they moved to Ojai and a year later they welcomed their daughter Julie. In 1964 they moved to their current home in Ventura.
Marie was devoted to her family and showed her love by making them gourmet meals. She enjoyed reading and trying new recipes then sharing and discussing them. She embraced her husband's history and culture with enthusiasm by learning to make all his favorite dishes.
In addition to cooking, she was an avid reader and looked forward to receiving issues of the New Yorker and Vanity Fair. She was very cosmopolitan, relishing her trips back to San Francisco, Hawaii and to New York, and even Rome where she could use the Italian she grew up speaking with her family. Later in life, she looked forward to regular walks along the Ventura Promenade with her husband. She loved the ocean. She enjoyed teaching her children and grandchildren the simple appreciation of flowers, plants, oc sunsets over the ocean and wonderful family meals. Marie loved her husband's artwork and often was an inspiration for his drawings and paintings.
Anyone that knew her could definitely say that she had a gift for conversation, making every person she spoke with feel special.
Marie is survived by her husband, Robert; their children, and grandchildren, John, Rachael, Leah and Loren Libolt of Oceanside; Thomas, Maureen, Andrew, Joseph, and Marion Lerner of Virginia; Julie, O.D, Dustin, and Sandy of New Mexico; and her brother, Dominic, and sisters, Rose, Lena , and Anna Marie.
The sunset memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Poinsettia Pavilion located at 3451 Foothill Road in Ventura.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marie Lerner
Donna Hadfield Foss
November 3, 2023
Wish we could have known her better since she was such a caring and talented person. It is wonderful to see her talents shine in her children and grand children.
Donna Hadfield Foss
November 7, 2022
We wish we could have been near Marie and family. She seemed like a devoted mother and talented person. To Julie and all her family we send a message of love and sympathy in memory of a great lady Marie.
Darold McCrary
November 3, 2022
Halloween always reminds me of Marie. She was taking her daughter, Julie, "trick or treating". As I opened the door my costume frightened both of them. She was such a wonderful neighbor!!!
Chris Moore
November 13, 2010
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My childhood memories wouldn't be complete without the time spent in your home and with all of you. They are precious to me. I'll never forget Marie's concern, care and love.
My love to you all,
Chrissy
Donna Foss
November 10, 2010
Bob, Julienne and Family,
We wish you comfort in the positive memories of Marie. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Jim and Donna Foss
Darold McCrary
November 9, 2010
Bob, Rachel, Tom and Julie, please accept our condolences for your loss. Our families somewhat paralleled in that that our three children were about the same ages. We so enjoyed Marie and all of you. You were such good neighbors for the past 46 years. We too will miss Marie.
Darold and Shyrle McCrary and family
November 9, 2010
Mr. Lerner and family, We are very sorry for your great loss. It was certainly our pleasure seeing and speaking to you both at dialysis. Marie was truly a special, wonderful person. Jo Ellen and Gary
November 9, 2010
Tom and family- my heart goes out to you for your loss. i remember your mom as being extremely kind,gentle and generous.
matt miller
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