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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Leslie Hanna, a.k.a. Crooked Stamper

On Christmas Day, Leslie Hanna of the Crooked Stamper blog passed away. This is a huge loss for the stamping community. Leslie was active on so many challenges (she ran Shopping Our Stash and Crooked Stamper Sketch Challenge, and played along regularly with Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers, et al.) and attended numerous stamp gatherings. Lots of people knew her in real life, on Twitter, and online.

I will miss my friend. We met regularly for lunch at our favorite local place, and had conversations that lasted hours. She recently invited me to attend a zentangle class with her at a local stamp store. Her passing caught us all by surprise. She and I had already made plans to meet up after my boys were back in school next week.

I want to share the Christmas card she sent me this year, and what she wrote inside.

Card by Leslie Hanna

Such lovely details and use of color! That door nob is perfect.



Leslie was generous, funny, and talented. She would hate all the fuss and attention she's getting right now. But the last act of love we can give to someone is to grieve their passing. There's a whole lot of love going out right now, a lot of people whose lives Leslie touched. Our hearts go out to her brother and two sons whose loss is so much greater than mine.

Goodbye, my friend. We'll do lunch again one day, and have plenty to talk about.


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10 comments:

  1. JannetteDecember 27, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss - it's always hard to say goodbye to special people, but especially at Christmas and even more so when it's sudden / unexpected. Praying that God will comfort everyone impacted by her death.

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  2. LindseyDecember 27, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    I was never fortunate enough to meet Leslie in person, but am still shocked and saddened at the loss of a friend. I'll miss her humour and talent.

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  3. Princess Judy PalmerDecember 27, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Leslie's passing certainly has thrown me for a loop. Thank you for sharing kind words and her card. We'll certainly remember Leslie fondly. I'll never look at *gah* pink the same again.

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  4. Angela WaltersDecember 28, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Leslie from being online. I will miss seeing her cards. I saw this news on the SOS blog from her son. I told him and I will tell you- I will keep you and those who loved her in my prayers. May God give you peace as you cope with another loss.

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  5. Marcia PDecember 28, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    I'm sorry to hear of another loss in your life, Susan. These past few weeks seem to have been very rough for you and those in your circle. I will keep you in my prayers.

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  6. SonyaDecember 28, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    She was one talented lady. I'm sorry for the loss of your dear friend.

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  7. Super JenDecember 28, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Lovely tribute. I am sorry for the loss of your friend.

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  8. DarnellDecember 28, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    That was beautifully said, Susan. It's impossible to wrap my head around because Leslie and I just emailed each other last Tuesday. Over the years, I've enjoyed hearing about when you two would get together so I'm sure you are keenly feeling this new loss. You have my sympathy and prayers. Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Jeanne HDecember 28, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Thinking of you, Susan. I am sad at the loss of your friend and at the loss to the stamping community. Indeed, you wrote kind and touching words of Leslie. Thank you.

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  10. AileenDecember 28, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    So sorry Susan, your beautiful words are a wonderful tribute. Take care.

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment!