Gerie Lerner Leshin, 79, passed away on June 4, 2021. After receiving her degree in elementary education at the University of Wisconsin, she taught elementary school in her hometown of Chicago. Later she earned her master's in counseling at ASU and ran the newly founded ASU West Campus (then called ASU MetroCenter). Later she was a counselor in private practice where she served many clients with care and dedication.

Gerie is survived by long-time partner Jackie Herst, three children, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister and two nieces. A private celebration of her life will take place in July. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Arizona Friends of Talking Books . (Source: Arizona Republic)