Memories of Ernest F. LeVon

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Ernest F. LeVon

Evanston, IL, USA

December 17, 1931 - January 13, 2021

Dec 17, 1931 - Jan 13, 2021

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Samuel LeVon

Priscilla Bauschlinger

Susan LeVon

Steve LeVon

Paul LeVon

Samuel LeVon

Priscilla Bauschlinger

Susan LeVon

Patty Robert

Steve LeVon

Paul LeVon

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Priscilla Bauschlinger

Neat piece of writing and great to know more about Grandad’s boyhood fishing! Would the cousin he went fishing... Read more Neat piece of writing and great to know more about Grandad’s boyhood fishing! Would the cousin he went fishing with be Edwin? Neat piece of writing and great to know more about ... Read more

Steve LeVon

Yes, Edwin was the son of Uncle Jamie and Aunt Elizabeth. They were living on the farm and working it at ... Read more Yes, Edwin was the son of Uncle Jamie and Aunt Elizabeth. They were living on the farm and working it at the time. Yes, Edwin was the son of Uncle Jamie and Aunt Elizabeth.... Read more

Daniel Robert

Great story. Great story. Great story.

Paul LeVon

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Robin LeVon

This was the last time we saw Ernie in person, May, 2019. Paul had a business trip and I got to go with him.... Read more This was the last time we saw Ernie in person, May, 2019. Paul had a business trip and I got to go with him. Such a wonderful ... Read more This was the last time we saw Ernie in person, May,... Read more

Patty Robert

Winthrop, WA, USA

Patty, Priscilla, and Sam fishing with Grandad at Wolf Creek

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Jessica Ahn

Being a gentleman

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Grandad whispering “I love you very much” to Grandma Elizabeth on her mic for her hearing

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Patty Robert

My Grandad Ernie was my longest living grandparent by far, so I got to spend the most time with him. I have a lot of fond memories mostly of visiting him and Grandma Verena in Winthrop. My siblings and I often went to Winthrop for a week when my parents were in a Bible training in California. One time when we were pretty young we flew out there by ourselves. I think we were a bit nervous, but Grandad was right there with his big, old video camera welcoming us outside the airplane door. (This was back before 9/11 when people could meet you at the gate.) I remember him taking us fishing in Wolf Creek behind his house, going on walks through the woods, treating us to great food at all the local restaurants, taking us on a sleigh ride with Clydesdale horses at Sun Mountain, going to church with him, going to my first fondue party with them (although they served us kids cheese pizza instead of the fondue), telling stories with Grandma by the fire place, playing board games with us, taking us to classical, folk, and jazz concerts and story-telling festivals, roasting chestnuts on the fire and burning my fingers trying to get the nut out, going to his classical guitar lessons and hearing him practice at home, going to bed at the usual time on new year's eve 1999 with no concern for y2k, sledding down his amazing driveway on his fun collection of sleds, chopping wood with him, swinging on the big rope swing he built for us, watching wildlife outside the dining room window, yelling at deer who were eating grandma's roses, getting his gun down when we heard there was a mountain lion around killing pets, rescuing Willie and sending us inside the house when I dropped Willie's leash and he chased a black bear up a tree, taking us to art galleries to admire the works of local artists, his soft voice and hearty laugh. Whenever I was with Grandad I felt special and fancy. He served us our dinner on plates, ladies first. If we wanted seconds he went to the kitchen and served us again. He sliced fresh bakery bread for us. Peanut butter and jelly on a hazelnut baguette was a good dessert for him. But he also took care of grandma's chocolate cake sweet tooth. He specially and sweetly took care of grandma when her health declined.
At the rehearsal dinner of my wedding he surprised me by reading a poem I had written in elementary school. He was always proud of his grandchildren's academic, athletic, and other achievements. I remember one of my old teachers lived in the same building as him in Evanston, and when she told him how my siblings and I were great students he said it made his day and he was so proud.
We were all surprised and happy when he found Elizabeth and married her. He picked up new hobbies like drawing and painting, and I think he even admitted he liked rhubarb after eating grandma Elizabeth's pies. He loved his ever-expanding family, and we had a wonderful reunion in Wisconsin in 2015. I am so happy that we all got to see and hear him one last time together on zoom in December. We love and miss him.

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2020, Old Orchard Mall, Skokie, IL

Last time with Grandad in person - eating dessert together at the corner bakery

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Robin LeVon

This is after Jesse was born, July 12, 1985. The zucchini in the garden were producing abundantly and it ... Read more This is after Jesse was born, July 12, 1985. The zucchini in the garden were producing abundantly and it was too hot for Robin... Read more This is after Jesse was born, July 12, 1985. The zucchini... Read more

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Robin LeVon

Ernie wary father-in-law. Ernie wary father-in-law. Ernie wary father-in-law.

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