Loose Leaf Notes

It was a memorial celebration for the ages, held at what Lester’s daughter Barb described as his favorite place, Outer Space, Barb’s popular outdoor café and music venue.

Everyone knew Lester, but some of us, like me, didn’t know him very well. We learned what a one-of-a-kind, accomplished and well-loved person he was.

He even wrote poetry back in the day. His wife (and my friend) Martha read his poem from 1982 called “Wheels.”

Barb sang a very touching original song written for her father.

Other performers who took to the stage with songs written for Lester included his son Tom. Tom is pictured here with his sister Betty.

It was a creative group for sure. Michael Kovick also wrote and sang an original song for Lester, but I only got a bit of it. He (pictured with his wife Kari who also performed) wrote it from Lester’s point of view and sang it for Lester before he passed.

There were stories told by family and good friends.

And a great Outer Space food spread too!