LaVonne Alexander

Happy Birthday, LaVonne. I hope the library there rocks ! Miss you. - Jimmy

Thought you might like to see evidence of the cheek patting, different cheek of course. This picture was taken in December 1961 and the abused child is my son Jimmy at age 15 months. One of LaVonnes first victims.
With love,
Marty

Missing my Aunt LaVonne ever so much.. I will always and forever miss the great times we had. I will always remember the great time at the Suns games, and now missing her at the D-Back games. I will always remember the recent lunch we had together and watching her eat her favorite enchilada from Pedros. My last visit with her gave me a chance to say 'Good-bye'. The first thing she asked when I walked in the room was 'where are my handsome boys'? I know she is now resting in peace and...

LaVonne spent the past 8 years fighting a horrible disease. She was the bravest person I knew. I miss being able to just pick up the phone and talk to her about anything and everything that came up. We had an amazing relationship. I love her and know that she is in a better place now. She had the best care ever. Thanks to Jamie and family. I miss my Big Sister! Love You Forever and Always!

I was very sorry to hear about Aunt LaVonne's passing. Patty and I always looked forward to her frequent visits to California over the years. She had such a quiet strength, and she was so easy to be around you could pick up right were you left off, even if you hadn't seen her for ages.

Looking back on it, I feel so fortunate to have lived in Phoenix for several years growing up. Like my sister Lori, I too have many fond memories of that time, including Suns games and '70s music....

Who knew that meeting at the daycare center when our kids were so young would lead to a friendship that lasted 40 years? We had many things in common: we were both single moms with 2 children, a love of reading, the Phoenix Suns and a sense of humor. We shared trips to Cancun, Hawaii, Colorado to visit Marilyn and we had a blast. We took disco dance lessons together in the late 70's. LOL I have so many fond memories of my great and generous friend. My son Craig said it best when I...

Aunt LaVonne, it is so hard to be believe you are gone. I am so sad to not have seen you in the past several years. I always looked forward to your visits to California and of course I have such great memories of living in Phoenix near you when I was a kid. You could not help but to laugh when you were around. You had the best, dry, sharp sense of humor. You were always on top of things. Nothing ever got by you.
I have lots of fond memories, to name a few: going to Suns games, hanging...

So many memories, all the visit to California, Boone's farm, strawberry hill,















So many memories, all the visits to California, Boone,s farm strawberry hill, cast #11, season ticket's to the Phoenix Sun's, king,s in the corner and, oh yes, I was probably one of the first to get the loving "cheek slap". There are so many more. I'll miss you more than anyone could ever know.... your little sister,...

It was such a privilege meeting LaVonne and feeling a connection on several levels. She was so loved by her family and friends, I wish I'd had more time to know her. I will always remember her energy and love of living.