Mary Lacy Leurdijk
September 26, 1942 - June 18, 2018
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Mary Lacy Leurdijk
September 26, 1942 - June 18, 2018
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Mary lacy copenhaver leurdijk, 75, died suddenly on monday, june 18, while visiting family in arlington, va. Her husband and son were by her side.
Formerly of south charleston, she was the daughter of the late w. Grant copenhaver and leta pearl lacy copenhaver, and the sister of the late flora sue copenhaver barnett.
Mrs. Leurdijk was a graduate of south charleston high school and marshall university. In 1967, she was studying for a master’s in music at west virginia university when she married and moved to her husband’s native country, the netherlands. She moved several more times while raising two children, from new york to the middle east and then europe, before moving back to charleston in 1986. Most recently, she was living in frederick, md., to be closer to her son and two grandsons.
She was a talented musician, both as a flautist and pianist. She taught music to elementary school children for several years. Later in her life, she enjoyed teaching piano to students of all ages from her home. She enjoyed eating out with her husband, reading and embroidering, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Just prior to her death, mrs. Leurdijk had been visiting her daughter and two grandchildren in redwood city, calif., where she watched her oldest grandchild graduate from high school.
She is survived by her husband, johan j. W. “hans” leurdijk of frederick, md; a daughter, anneke l. Cole of redwood city, calif; a son, michael erik leurdijk of arlington, va.; a granddaughter, corinne lacy cole; three grandsons, kellen jacob cole, aidan fuller leurdijk, and colin fuller leurdijk; a nephew, the rev. Edward grant barnett of baldwin, n.Y., and a niece, sallie lynn barnett of jacksonville, fla. She also has many family members who live throughout the netherlands.
Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.M. Sunday, june 24, at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston. The rev. Michael waide will officiate the funeral service starting at 4:30 p.M. Burial will follow at cunningham memorial park, st. Albans, where she will be laid to rest near her parents.
8 responses to Mary Lacy Leurdijk
Koryne And Taylor Smith says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Woodside California
We Are Thinking Of You All And Sending Our Heartfelt Condolences This Day On The Passing Of Your Mother, Wife And Grandmother. Please Know You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers.
Sending Much Love,
Koryne And Taylor Smith
Jeffrey Katz says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Kentlands Maryland
We Are So Sorry For Your Loss
Sally Mccoy Games says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Georgetown Kentucky
I Am Remembering Mary Lacy With Fondness. She And I Were Very Good Friends During Our Elementary School Years At Zogg O’ Dell. We Published A Neighborhood Newspaper , Made From Old Stamping Blocks And Sold It To Neighbors For A Nickel. It Seems We Were Always Making Up Creative Games, When Not Playing With Our Dolls.
The World Has Lost A Most Talented Soul It Was A Blessing To Know Her.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sally
Nina Midkiff says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Cooper City Florida
Hans, I Was Very Sad To Learn Of Mary Lacy’S Passing. I Had Been Thinking Of Her This Past Week.I Hadn’T Talked To Her For A While And Was Wondering How She Was. Please Accept My Condolences For You And The Children. Love, Nina
Saskia Leurdijk says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Alabama
Never Before I Experienced The Distance Between Us That Big. I Feel Sorry For Not Being Able To Overcome This Distance And Be There To Show You How I Feel Sorry For Your Loss. Please Know That You Are In My Thoughts And Heart. Lots Of Love From All Of Us.