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August 2, 2011
Dear Aaron, Jon and the Parker family,
I just returned from out of town to learn this sad news of the passing of Leonard. His creative energy will live on in his architectural works and in the memories of his loved ones.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sharon Zweigbaum
August 2, 2011
Dear Nancy, I am so sorry to learn about the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful man. I so enjoyed the times we spent with him while we were in college. I know you will all miss him. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Love, Pam and Dave Wilson
August 1, 2011
To my dear friend Nanc, brothers, families and grandkids: I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your dad and grandfather; what a "grand" man Leonard was and what a joy it was to hear stories from you Nancy about his many accomplishments. I know you will all miss him and please also know our thoughts are with you. Nanc, I will call and check up on you and your fam.
Love, Cari & Dave McMillan
Kathy Douglass
July 31, 2011
Nancy, your dad was one of the first people I met when I moved to the neighbohood. Even before I met you. He was so nice to me, a lonely girl in a new state who heard there was a girl my age who lived in your house. Twice I went looking for you and you weren't home. Just your dad and me, chatting. I am thinking of your family.
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Tom Ringold
July 27, 2011
Nancy and the entire Parker family- My heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of your father. Our families were so intertwined so many years ago. Your fathers influence resonates with me today. I assumed that everybody had such wonderful neighbors as we had! I cherish those fond memories with your family forever.
Laura Weber
July 27, 2011
Dear Aaron,
I am sorry to hear of the death of your father. May his memory be for a blessing.
Shirley Reitsma
July 27, 2011
I worked for Leonard for 18 years as office manager and considered him a good friend. Condolences to all the family, I remember you all.
Deb Michels
July 27, 2011
Aaron:
I only know you from working with Farley Kaufmann but wanted to extend my sympathies to you in the death of your father. It's never easy to lose a parent and I wanted you know I was thinking of you.
Deb Michels
LBLCO
July 27, 2011
Peace to the family and friends of
Leonards S. Parker.
Carl S
July 26, 2011
I was a student under Leonard at the School of Architecture at the U of M. I will always remember his straight forward honesty and non-judgmental, constructive guidance. You always felt like you got the straight story and that he genuinely cared for your success. In short he was a true and exceptional educator.
I have and will always be grateful for his guidance in my education, and how his teachings still resonate with me in my professional career. He will be missed.
Rick Norell
July 26, 2011
Jon Parker and I were absolute best friends growing up. Betty and Leonard were always wonderful folks to be around, inviting us frequently to their home and cabin. Leonard was a hard worker, great father and husband with a fine sense of humor. He taught me many things about life and passion for one's vocation and family. I will miss him very much.
Jonathan Moren
July 26, 2011
Jon and Ellen Sue and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. I only knew him as your dad, but I know he was a cherished part of your talented family. Our condolences, Jon and Bonnie Moren and family
July 26, 2011
Leonard Parker's great achievements makes us all want to celebrate a wonderful life. As a former student and friend, Architect Leonard Parker has earned my admiration and affection. His song will always be sung. Leonard was the last of the great "Four Horsemen" at the University of Minnesota's School of Architecture. The others being John Rauma, Bruce Abrahamson and Jim Stageberg. Along with Ralph Rapson an era has now come to a close.
All his former students knew his contribution to architecture had been vital and will do their very best to pick up where he left off, and that will be one of his claims to immortality.
John P. Sheehy, FAIA, RIBA San Francisco
Gary Krupp
July 26, 2011
My condolences to Leonard's children and to Olly on your loss. This community joins you in mourning the loss of this special man.
July 26, 2011
Leonard was one of our dearest friends when we lived in Edina. We are greatly saddened by his passing. We cherish the beauty of his friendship and will always remember his happy demeanor and wit. Pauline and Murray Hendel
Jeffrey Rapp
July 26, 2011
I worked for Leonard for a number of years. His firm, The Leonard Parker Associates, was not only where I learned what it takes to produce great Architecture but also TLPA taught me how to run a business in an honorable and professional way. My condolences go out to his family, associates and all that knew this remarkable man.
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