CarolJean (Boardman) Lehr

CarolJean Lehr, 75, of Alburtis, passed away Thursday, October

13, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife and best friend of David E.

Lehr. They would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in December 2022. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Gloria D. (Esposito) and George O. Boardman II. CarolJean was a graduate of William Allen High School and received her bachelor's degree in

Art Education from Kutztown University. She was an art teacher in the Allentown S.D. before becoming a dedicated homemaker to raise her family. Later she worked as a billing agent for ophthalmologist Dr. George McGinley for many years before retiring in 2008. Her lifelong passions were art and family.

Survivors: Husband, David; Daughters: Dr. Shannon C. Lehr and her husband Dr. James A. Lesniewski of Dunn Loring, VA, Dr. Dana E. Lehr and her husband Dr. Philip J. Puxley of Arlington, VA, Jolene C. Lehr and her husband Thomas A. Price of Arlington, MA;

Grandchildren: Kathryn A. Lesniewski, Zachary D. Lesniewski, Oliver T. Price, Madeleine E.

Lehr Puxley; Sister: Patricia A. Kleman and her husband Peter of Allentown; Brother: John W. Boardman and his wife Karen of Orefield. CarolJean was predeceased by her brother, George O. Boardman III.

Services: Noon Thursday, October 20, 2022, Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown 18106. Call 11 a.m. to noon Thursday (10/20/22) in the funeral home. www.stephensfuneral.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in CarolJean's memory to Alzheimer's Disease Research at www.brightfocus.org/ alzheimers.