Lee Blair Laves

January 1, 1931 - October 25, 2019

Lee Blair Laves was a New Year's baby, born on January 1st, 1931 in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Annie and Harry Laves. He served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in France, where developed a love for Impressionist Art. He met Joanne (Gaspar), his wife of more than 40 years, in Dallas, Texas where they lived and raised their family. He religiously attended Torah Study at Temple Shalom, and both appreciated and supported the Dallas Symphony. After his wife's death, he moved to Austin, where he maintained an active life, attending speaker sessions at the LBJ Library and through the University of Texas's LAMP (Learning Activities for Mature People) Program. Always cool-headed, he was an eternal optimist, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He also loved to travel, including multiple trips to the National Parks, Israel, the Galapagos Islands, and his last trip to Africa just before his 79th birthday. Lee enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and made an effort to attend every birthday and major event in their lives. Lee passed away on October 25th, and is survived by his daughter, Leslie Winkler, her husband Gary, and their children Riley, Andrea, and Rebeccah, and his son, Stuart Laves, his wife Susan, and their two daughters, Alissa and Lucy. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the National Wildlife Foundation or the charity of your choice.