BINZER, Lenore Rita, 80 of St. Petersburg, FL and of Lorton, VA passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Lenore was born on October 20, 1933 in Chicago, IL to the late Warner & Mary (Lavelle) Walker. She was a graduate from the University of Illinois, received her B.A. from Mundelein College, Chicago, IL, 1956 and her M.A. from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA, 1978. Lenore taught Elementary school for 3 years, Proprietor, Lenore & Daughters Antiques, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980-2005. Her activities included: President, Vice President, Secretary, Mount Vernon Manor Citizen’s Association, Alexandria, VA, 1977–1981; Treasurer, Women’s Political Caucus, Commonwealth of Virginia, 1979; Commissioner of Women, mount Vernon District, Alexandria, 1981; Board of Directors, Virginia United Community ministries, 2004-2006; Board of Directors, Virginia Eldercrafters, 2004-2007; Board of Directors, Cloisters Condominium, St. Petersburg, FL, 2007-2010; Board of Directors, Downtown Residents Citizen’s association, St. Petersburg, FL, 2007-2008; Eckerd College, Olli Program Lectures on Decorative Arts, 2008-2011;Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL, Lecture on Antique on Antique British Silver, 2012; Braggadocio: Letter of Commendation, Virginia Governor, Charles Robb, 1981; Member of American Delegation to welcome first visit of Chinese Women in Government of the People’s Republic of China, 1979; Listed in Bibliography of J. Weintraub’s Publications of Activist Women, 1983; Profiled in Living History Women’s Studies, Duke University, 1985. Lenore was a member of ASPEC and Past Member of UCM. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Dr. William C. Binzer, three sons Gregory (Margie) Binzer, Dr. Randall (Tennie) Binzer and William W. (Darlene) Binzer, two daughters Dr. Ellen (Dr. James) Jenkins and Peggy Binzer, along with 12 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be offered to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760. Friends are calling on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 2 - 4 pm & 6 - 8 pm at the Demaine Funeral Home, 520 South Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314, Ph# 703-549-0074. Funeral Services will follow on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 10:30 am at the Good Shephard Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.mossfeasterlargo.com.
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