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Josephine Leggett Obituary
SAN FRANCISCO - Josephine Meiers Leggett, 69, of San Francisco, CA died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at her home surrounded by family, friends and her beloved rescue dog, Poco.
She was born February 7, 1940, in Springfield, IL, only child of the late Cecile and Clyde Meiers.
She is survived by a son, Doctor Cameron Leggett of San Francisco; a daughter, Kate Leggett of Pittsburgh, PA; and three cousins, Samuel Radwine of Signal Hill, CA and David and Nathaniel Radwine of Springfield.
Jo was a gifted photographer and highly respected by her peers. She was the recipient of many prizes and acted as judge at many shows. Her photographs are imaginative and highly personal. She left an extensive body of work now placed in the archives of the University of Texas, Austin.
Jo had a vibrant and active mind. She was an avid reader, an entertaining companion, a caring mother and a steadfast friend.
Memorials may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702.
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Memories and Condolences
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Laura Sue Proctor
May 7, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers
April 20, 2009
Dear Family and Friends of Jo:
With great sadness I heard about Jo. We were best of friends since kindergarten at Stuart Grade School. Jo and her mom and dad provided me with so many opportunities, from eating "exotic" foods at her house, such as shrimp and au gratin potatoes, to walking Adlai Stevenson's dog with Jo.
Memories of the many sleep-overs and parties come flooding back. I'm so sorry that she was unable to come to the class reunion last September. She was indeed an exceptional person.
Yours,
Pat Flamm Crowner
Toy Ackerman
April 19, 2009
Dear Cam and Katie,
Even though your mother and I didn't see each other much in our adult life when we did connect we picked up were we left off. We sure shared a lot of joyous times in our very early childhood that continued though high school and college. Though the years we remained close like sisters. I will always miss her.
My love to both,
Toy
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