Helen Stavridou Astin

I just learned of dear Lena's passing. I am overcome with grief that the world has lost this beautiful and brilliant woman. Lena was my advisor and mentor at UCLA who inspired me to be a passionate teacher and feminist. Years after I left UCLA I called upon her for guidance and support and she never failed me. She always believed in me and helped me through more struggles than she was ever aware of. I am so happy that she wrote her memoire; I will treasure it. Much love to Sandy and her...

Dearest Sandy, and your wonderful Family,
We recently made a donation to your fund at UCLA, and today we received a. UCLA gift receipt.
" in memory of Helen S. Astin
In honor of Alexander W. Astin"

We share your loss of Lena .
May her memories comfort and sustain you as they will mine.

Lovingly yours,
Mimi and Kurt Jacobsohn
Milwaukee,WI

No words can express my love & admiration for Lena. I feel closer to Lena, Sandy, John & Paul than I do to any relatives other than my immediate family. It's hard to imagine that the bright, warm spirit that was Lena has left us. RIP.

Dear family, may the God of all comfort give you the strength to endure the loss of your loved one, Lena. (Psalm 83:18) And, may you be comforted by the support of friends and family during this time.

I had the pleasure of working with Lena and Sandy at HERI from 1999 until their retirement. There are NO WORDS to describe what an intelligent, kind, giving etc. woman Lena was. My heart is broken to hear this sad news.

Lena was one of the most influential people in my life. She inspired me, encouraged me, and loved me as I went forward in my life after we first met at UCLA. I was her student literally and figuratively. She taught me to be myself and that I could be a feminist living in the mainstream to make positive social change. She is forever in my heart.

A wonderful role model has left us but she leaves behind many whose lives were touched by her with a positive light.

I feel deeply blessed to have had such a loving and authentically giving mom!

To the Family of:
Helen Stavridou ("Lena") Astin

So sorry for loss of such a wonderful lady.

May her memories bring great joy to your hearts.

Please be assured that the Creator of Life has seen your tears, and heard your out cries. He has promised to
to removed all Sickness, Death, Pain and Sorrow. What a future to look forward too!!!!

May the God of Comfort, Comfort you at this time.