Leslie Marie Sherr
November 7, 1956 ~ April 22, 2014
Sherr (Age 57)
Beloved wife of R. Kirk Sherr, died at home in Vienna, Virginia on April 22, 2014, following a long illness. Mrs. Sherr was born in Redwood City, California and spent her childhood outside of Kirkland, Washington. Leslie was an excellent student and determined early on that she would pursue an international career, receiving a B.A from Georgetown University and an MBA from George Washington University. Along the way, she studied in Mexico, Brazil, Portugal and Turkey and became fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish. Her career was always focused on helping others and included working for the U.S. Department of State and working on women's and children's health for international organizations. She was a lifelong volunteer and her efforts spanned everything from work in refugee camps in the Philippines to help for immigrant mothers in Northern Virginia. In recent years she was a real estate agent with Long and Foster in McLean, where she continued to excel despite her illness. Her vivacious personality, quiet determination and amazing culinary skills endeared her to all. Mrs. Sherr is survived by her husband of 19 years, R. Kirk Sherr of Vienna, her children Erika and Nicholas, also of Vienna, her sister Rebecca, of Durango, Colorado and her mother Mary Lou, of Juanita, Washington. A Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Vienna, Virginia. Interment will follow in the Holy Comforter Columbarium with a reception to follow in McGill Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be directed to the Boston University School of Medicine Amyloid Research Fund at www.bu.edu/amyloid/donate.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Beloved wife of R. Kirk Sherr, died at home in Vienna, Virginia on April 22, 2014, following a long illness. Mrs. Sherr was born in Redwood City, California and spent her childhood outside of Kirkland, Washington. Leslie was an excellent student and determined early on that she would pursue an international career, receiving a B.A from Georgetown University and an MBA from George Washington University. Along the way, she studied in Mexico, Brazil, Portugal and Turkey and became fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish. Her career was always focused on helping others and included working for the U.S. Department of State and working on women's and children's health for international organizations. She was a lifelong volunteer and her efforts spanned everything from work in refugee camps in the Philippines to help for immigrant mothers in Northern Virginia. In recent years she was a real estate agent with Long and Foster in McLean, where she continued to excel despite her illness. Her vivacious personality, quiet determination and amazing culinary skills endeared her to all. Mrs. Sherr is survived by her husband of 19 years, R. Kirk Sherr of Vienna, her children Erika and Nicholas, also of Vienna, her sister Rebecca, of Durango, Colorado and her mother Mary Lou, of Juanita, Washington. A Rite of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Vienna, Virginia. Interment will follow in the Holy Comforter Columbarium with a reception to follow in McGill Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be directed to the Boston University School of Medicine Amyloid Research Fund at www.bu.edu/amyloid/donate.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Visitation:
Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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As one of the many volunteers at THIS for Diplomats, I was privileged to know Leslie and to work with her through the years. It was always a special pleasure to share time with her, and I appreciated the fact that she could always be counted on whenever she agreed to a task or a commitment. THIS for Diplomats has now lost a valuable and appreciated member, who contributed immeasurably to our organization. Beatrice Fitch
I am sorry that I don’t know Leslie, but my husband is now in treatment for amyloidosis – we have been to Boston for evaluation, and he is currently in treatment here in Va. by an MD recommended by Boston. I hope that Leslie’s family will read and post on the “Amyloidosis Awareness” site on the internet, and find solace in other people’s stories ,and (perhaps at some future date)advocate for awareness and earlier diagnosis of amyloidosis. Our hearts go out to Leslie’s family for their loss of a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister, and lifelong advocate for women and children.
Leslie was such a gracious and lovely woman, and a wonderful friend with a great sense of humor. I will never forget her incredible courage. I will miss her.
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sherr family.
Leslie was my best friend at Juanita High School in Kirkland, Washington. My mother was her Spanish teacher in the 7th and 8th grades. Following our sophomore year we were both exchange students in Mexico City. This experience created a bond that lasted our entire lives. Our hangout in high school was with the exchange students from Latin America. Since then, we’ve stayed connected, planning trips and getting together whenever possible.
Leslie & I met exploring group tennis classes. . . That interest didn’t last, but our friendship certainly did. We enjoyed coffee, good food, art exhibits, walks & long chats. We talked about everything under the sun. Leslie was open to exploring new ideas, was ruthlessly honest & had a huge curiosity about other people. She & I shared an appreciation for fine art, nature & gardening. She cared deeply for her friends & family & held herself to high standards, always seeking expert advice if she didn’t feel that her knowledge was sufficient. Leslie was quiet & unique in the way of a rare forest flower. . . I will miss her!
I met Leslie when both our boys were in nursery. We both clicked right away and so did our boys too. She was a beautiful person inside out since day one which was back in 2002. Leslie was the kindest, loving & most honest person anyone could ask for in a friend. She was so dedicated to her family and did a lot of charity work. I am proud to be a part of her life and her legacy will continue through her lovely family. You will always shine my dearest friend. You will always be in my heart Leslie my inspiration. May you rest in paradise. I love you & you will be missed my close friend