Leslie Rasnick

My heart ached when I learned of Leslie's passing. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family. I had the priviledge of knowing Leslie personally and professionally. Her gifts were legion; her spirit touch so many children, youth, and adults. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with her loved ones. Carol Kavanaugh

I am truly sorry for your loss. Leslie was a very special person. We went to high school together and were in CYO together. She was such a sweet person. My prayers are with your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Leslie and I graduated from high school together, attended some graduate classes together and worked together. She was a precious person that will truly be missed. She was so sweet and quiet and incredibly funny when she did speak up. God bless you Joe and little Ethan.
Aimee Hebert

I am so sorry. Leslie had such a sweet, happy spirit, and a delightful sense of humor.

My sincerest condolences on your loss. Leslie is a great person and will always be remembered for her ready smile and gentle nature.

Leslie was such a beautiful and kind person. She was always a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our prayers go out to Leslie's family. She gave a piece of her heart to everyone. She was a true friend to us all. She will be missed.

It is such a wonderful thing, when you see so many people that Leslie touched in her profession. Only if we had more people of her calibur with teaching,counseling, and education. She will be missed by so many people.

I referred a sad little girl to the Garth house, and leslie took this little girl under her wing, and made her strong/energetic and faith to go on again.

But everyone reading this already knows what a wonderful person Leslie was, she continued to work when she was so sick and never gave up, until she was ready to give up.
Our god is very lucky to have leslie on his side to help others.
and to teach us to be better individuals.
Hugs to her family.

Troy !

Troy Premeaux, Owner
Montrose Patient Advocates of Houston.

Leslie is truly the strongest, most courageous person I have known in my lifetime. I have had the privilege of working with Leslie through the Garth House and she will be greatly missed. My prayers are with Joe, Ethan, and all of Leslie's family.

Christi Lawdermilk

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Roland and Frances Antoine
Matthew Wells

Dear Mr. Rasnick,
I'm so sorry that you have lost Leslie. And doubly so because she was still so young and you two didn't have enough time together. It just doesn't seem fair.
She was a lovely person, and made the world around her a better place.

Many prayers of peace and comfort for your family and a special prayer of protection for Ethan. God is good in ALL things. I went to high school with Leslie and remember her sweet, sweet nature and kind and gentle smile. You will be greatly missed but beautifully remembered.

Echo Philpott Sullivan

We had this talent show in Elementary School. I want to say it was in 2nd or 3rd grade, and I still remember Leslie singing "You Light Up My Life" by Debbie Boone. She had such a beautiful singing voice.
Leslie, speaking for all of us who knew you,...you were the one who lit up our lives!

I was blessed to have known you!

Leslie was the most kind and loving person to everyone she met, i will remember her twinkling eyes and wonderful smile and laugh that always made it a great day and even in the most trying times she always showed great courage and strength she was a hero to us all and will be missed! our prayers and love are with her family

I was a classmate of Leslie's at Lamar and a fellow counselor, Bridge City, when she was at Orangefield and Westbrook.

I am so sorry for your loss; I know you will miss Leslie's sweet smile and her precious nature.

If there is anything I can do to help you through this difficult time, please call. My home number is 409-883-8629.

We'll be praying for you.

Leslie and I went to High School together. She always had a smile on her face and was so kind. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time.

We are so sorry for your loss. Leslie was always so friendly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Joe,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ethan at this time. Leslie was a beautiful soul and was the personification of grace and dignity. She will truly be missed by all. May God give you all strength and comfort.

Leslie was a beautiful, kind and caring person. I am fortunate to have met her and her family. I will always cherish you Leslie. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

I am so sad to hear of Leslie passing! I went to high school with her and she was a true sweetheart.

She will be missed..

I went to high school with Leslie..my prayers are with all of you at this so difficult time

I just got the news about Leslie passing away from Scott Draughon. My heart truly goes out to her entire family. She was a very pretty woman. We graduated high school together back in 1988. I viewed the video and she sure has a beautiful family. I will remember everyone in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I couldn't be there. I now live in Virginia.

I'm sorry to hear that we have lost such a wonderful, kindhearted friend. Leslie always had a smile for those she met.

She never asked for a lighter burden, just broader shoulders. An example for us all.

Joe and Ethan,
My heart is heavy at the loss of Leslie. I feel like I know her well but have only known her through a mutual friend. I've prayed for her and your family. Please know that God has you in His hands at this difficult time. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
With God's love,
Lydia Welch

We all are so sorry for your loss of Leslie. Wendy Campbell Miller was a high school friend with your sweet and beautiful daughter. May God grant you His peace during this sad time.

I am a freind of Kimberly Hanks, and have heard about Leslies fight against cancer for the past few years.

I have always admired her courage and strength during the time of her illness. I want to send my deepest condolences to her family and hope that they know that though she might be gone from this earth, her spirit will live on and will always be with them.

Kindest Regards,

Tina M Day
(Derbyshire England)

To the Family:
I want to extend heart felt sympathy to your family. I went to high school with Leslie and we became very good friends. We had many sleep overs at each other homes, went to movies, and shopped together. Leslie was a great friend and all around wonderful person. She will be missed greatly.

Sincerely,
Wendy (Campbell) Miller

Walter and Mr Bowles, my thoughts go out to you. I remember Leslie fondly. Your family was an important part of my childhood, and I will always remember her.

Leslie WAS, IS and ALWAYS WILL BE my HERO. I shared a bond with Leslie like none other. We were co-workers and we battled breast cancer together.
When I thought life was unfair or felt I did not have the strength to go on, I would always look to Leslie. We laughed and cried together over things only we could understand.
I will always be grateful to God for putting Leslie in my life at the time when I really needed a HERO. Thank you Leslie for being there when I needed you!

I have known Leslie since high school. She was always one of the kindest, most wonderful people... and I mean that! Our high school years are not always the times in our lives, and I just remember her being so nice and friendly to everyone.

I am very saddened by this tragic loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with Ethan and Joe.

Joe, Ethan, and the rest of Leslie's Family, there is nothing quite adequate to say when such a beautiful life is cut short. Leslie was such a sweet person, who lifted everyone's spirits when she was in the room. I never saw her without that beautiful smile on her face, in spite of all she was going through. I know that she will still be lovingly watching Ethan grow, and guiding him along the way. She was so very proud of him, and loved her family above all things. My prayers are with you all.
To The Garth House staff and volunteers who worked with Leslie, I know how deeply you hurt for her, and how much you will miss her. I wish there was something I could do to ease the pain, but only time will do that. You know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, as well.

Love,
Theresa

Leslie was one of the nicest people I knew in high school. I want to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to her family.

My deepest condolences for your loss.Leslie was a wonderful person and classmate, she will be missed.

Leslie was one of the sweetest girls I knew growing up.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Your family is in my prayers

I started school with Leslie in kindergarten and she was a friend from the first day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Rhett

Leslie was so kind, easy to talk to and always had a smile on her face. I have a lot of fond memories of her from high school. My prayers are with your family.

Just wanted to say my prayers and thoughts are with you and Ethan and Uncle Walt. If you need me Im here. May God bless you and your family in you time of lost.
Ms. LaQuanda
(409)813-3384

My thoughts are prayers are with you during this time.

My thoughts and prayer are with ya'll....I have know Leslie since kindergarten....she was always an angel....and always will be!
PN-G Class of 1988 will always remember her~

Love,
Gaynelle Whatley Belaire

Leslie - Beautiful in mind, body and spirit, always. We will miss the light and laughter you always brought to our home. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with your family.

Pat and Susan

I graduated with Leslie and just wanted to send my condolesences.

Joe,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Leslie was one of kind and she will be greatly missed.

I worked with Leslie at the Garth House Children's Advocacy Center. Leslie touched many lives and helped many children and adults heal through her therapy sessions. Her beautiful smile and gentle ways calmed many nervous and frightened children. She loved her work. But most of all her pride and joy was her family. When she talked about her husband, Joe and her very special son, Ethan, I could always see the sparkle in her eyes and also watch her eyes dance with happiness. And, oh how Leslie love to dance and sing! I remember her telling me about the times riding to and from pre-school with Ethan, both of them singing at the top of their lungs. To Joe, Ethan, Mr. Bowles, Walt and all of Leslie's family - although her life was short, you have many treasured memories to hold dear in your hearts. She was always very courageous and never gave up. She was an inspiration to us all at the Garth House. Know that Leslie will always be with us in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are that God will give you peace and comfort. May He hold you near during this time of sorrow. Janet

My deepest regards and sympathy. It was such a pleasure to see her come into the office. Just a beautiful and precious lady, is the only way I can describe her. I worked with Dr Michael Findley's and I feel honored to have known and help provide medical care for her.
Linda

Joe and Ethan, I am so sorry about your loss of Leslie. Please know that if there is anything I can do, you can always ask. Our prayers are with you.

Dear Mr. Rasnick and Family,

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you during this hour. Remember, earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Love and Prayers,
Jessie and Michelle Kibbles

My prayers and sympathy to the family. I taught with Leslie at Vincent MS. She was a wonderful teacher and person.
Phyllis Knowles Lee

I was so saddened to hear of Leslie's passing. I met her in graduate school, when we often were chastised like 8th graders for giggling in class... she was smart, beautiful, and very sweet. When I think of her, I remember that lovely smile, flawless ivory skin and beautiful hair... a true beauty, inside and out. My heart goes out to her family for their great loss.

I had the pleasure of working with and becoming friends with Leslie over the last 4 years. I will always treasure the infectious smile that she shared with everyone, the sound of her footsteps coming up the stairs of the Garth House Counseling Center, and most of all, the positive attitude that she maintained throughout her 3 year battle with cancer. Saying that she was an inspiration to me, doesn't even seem strong enough a word. There were many times that she asked about problems/worries of myself and other coworkers. Later, I would think of how silly and small my problems were in relation to hers. I believe we meet only a few extraordinary people in our lifetime; those that we actually learn a life's lesson from. And, Leslie was one of those people for me. She will be remembered always as not only a person with a caring and kind soul, but a small-framed woman with the strength of a giant. I was blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers will remain with Joe, Ethan, and all of Leslie's family. God bless you all.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. May you find comfort in your memories and God's love for you.

Joe,

My prayers and thoughts are with you and Ethan during this time. What a beautiful blessing Leslie is.

Leslie was a beautiful person both inside and out. She taught all of us at Garth House the meaning of the word courageous. No matter what she may have been going through, she was always willing to help others. She was a true angel to the children that she worked with and she touched many lives. I will miss Leslie dearly - although I know she is in a better place. I will always remember her smile, laughter and caring spirit. She is gone but will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Joe, Ethan, and Family

As your neighbor and friend, I am truly sadden over the loss of Leslie. She was such an inspiration to all who knew and loved her as she battled the cancer. Leslie's smile would light up the world--even when the going got tough. Ethan, you definitely was the "love of Mom's life". She always said, "Ethan is such a good little boy". Know that Mom has the biggest window in Heaven to watch you every day. Joe, I pray that God provides you and your family with the courage and strength to endure the days ahead. My love and prayers are with all of you. God bless............Cindy

My prayers are with you at this sad time. Keep your faith strong and you'll make it through this just fine. Leslie was a special person and will be missed.

Leslie knew my husband as he was her CCD teacher at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, my daughter as a CYO peer and my oldest son as a classmate at PNG. God gave me the privilege to meet Leslie in 2005 when I hired her as a Garth House counselor. Leslie's knowledge, sweetness and smile would win you over in an instant. Through it all Leslie was wonderful to the children she counseled and a hero to each of us at the Garth House showing us a positive attitude and fighting spirit that we all learned from. May Leslie rest in peace and continue to smile down on us.

Joe, Ethan, Mr. Bowles and Walt-you now have another angel in Heaven.
Marion Tanner

I was so sad to learn of Leslie's passing. She and I worked together at Orangefield and she was such a sweet and giving person. I missed her very much when she left. My heart is heavy for her family, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

She has found peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord.

May God wrap his arms around you & your family during this time & give you comfort & peace

Joe,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Vicki McCown

Beaumont ISD Counselors mourn the loss of Leslie Rasnick. Faith tells us that there is no end to life and no separation from God. We hold the memory of Leslie close to our hearts as a dedicated, loving counselor. May God bless her family.

Our hearts go out to the family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe and Ethan,

What a blessing God gave you when he put Leslie into your lives. We are all a little better for having known her. The Fuselier family will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

What a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, loving woman. She will be greatly missed by all.

Yours in Christ,
Susanne

Leslie,
You have always had the most positive attitude and been one of the kindest, most caring people I know. I will miss you, but I know you are in heaven now with your mom.

To Mr. Bowles, Walter, Joe, and Ethan,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Joe:

My sympathy and thoughts are with you in your great loss.
Hold tight to memories for comfort and lean on God for strength.

Dear Joe,

we have no words other than we love you and are keeping you and Ethan in our hearts and prayers, dear friend.

Our love,
Megan and Shannon Copeland

Deepest sympathy to all who loved her. Leslie was such a fine woman whose inner beauty matched the outer. I hope that she rests in peace and that the light that she shed gathers her into itself.

Joe, know that you and your precious son are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gwen McBride

Dear Joe, Ethan, Mr. Bowles and Walter,

I first met Leslie, about ten years ago, through mutual friends, and then I had the good fortune of teaching with her. She was such a strong person, as well as a sweet friend and angel to me. Thank you all for the influences you brought to her life.
Thinking of you.

Michelle Strah (Rod and Ryan)

Please accept our condolences and sympathy for the family. Melanie is our adopted daughter and I know how very much
she will miss Leslie. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you always.

Melanie is a dear friend, as a result I was deeply saddened at the news of the loss of Leslie. My prayers are with her family, both immediate and extended.

May God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand.

Fondly,

Debi Einmo
Friend of Melanie Lulue

Dear Joe and Ethan,

My heart and prayers go out to you. Leslie was a beautiful person and she will be truly missed. Many hugs, Melanie

Walter and family....please know that you are in our thoughts and most especially in our prayers.