Leslie Appleton (née Roth)

Leslie Appleton (née Roth) died peacefully in her home on July 13, 2017, at the age of 96. She was born in San Francisco, California, on August 17, 1920, the daughter of Lester and Marion Roth. Leslie’s beloved husband, Robert O. Appleton, Sr. (“Appie”), predeceased her in 2013.

A lifelong Francophile, Leslie was a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in French. Leslie was fiercely intelligent, opinionated and strong-willed, and loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren tremendously. She derived immense pleasure from the opportunities to meet both of her great grandchildren and adored the “gallery” of pictures she had of them surrounding her room. She was incredibly proud of her family and would light up with a phone call or visit from them. She adored cooking, recipes, good food, reading, and word games.

Leslie is survived by many friends and family, including her three children, Robert Appleton, Jr. (Susan Appleton) of St. Louis, Missouri; Diane Appleton (David Ach) of Palo Alto, California; and Michael Appleton (Pamela Sawyer) of Oakland, California; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters, a niece and grandniece.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Southern Poverty Law Center, Planned Parenthood, or any charity of your choice.