Obituary of Lester Philip Schoene

After a happy and busy life, adding value to everything he touched, Lester P. Schoene, Jr. died October 17, 2017 in his Fairfax, VA home. Born June 15, 1934, he was an engineer and manager for some three decades with IBM, then earned his M.S. degree at the George Mason University School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, where he also served on the advisory board. Finally, he served the last dozen years in various roles as an ADR advisor and was appointed the Reservist Ombuds for FEMA. A lifelong leader and volunteer, he served in a number of roles for Burgundy Farm Country Day School, and was active in the Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary Branch Grove; sister, Molly Mercker; three children, Lavinia, Karl, and Philip; and two grandchildren, Adam and Mary. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 3rd, at 4 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington: 4444 Arlington Boulevard Arlington, Virginia 22204 A Potluck Reception in the Fellowship Hall will follow the service. Please coordinate potluck dishes at [email protected] Interment is private. For donations in Lester’s name in lieu of flowers please choose from the following charities: Annandale Rotary Foundation (which will be designated for the Peace Fellowship) P.O. Box 143 Annandale, Virginia 22003 Wisdom Spring (providing resources for fresh water and education in West Africa) c/o Susan Hough 644 Glenneyre Street Laguna Beach, California 92651 Burgundy Farm Country Day School Cooper’s Cove Conservation Fund (Expanding and maintaining the Cooper’s Cove Wildlife education campus) 3700 Burgundy Road Alexandria, Virginia 22303 To read more Lester’s life, please enjoy the obituary written about him on his Facebook page (“Lester Schoene”), which is public to all, and can be accessed through this link: