January 29, 1921–January 24, 2015
Griselda “Babe” Lyon Lehrer, born January 29, 1921, died peacefully at her home on January 24, 2015. Babe was a Tacoma native and a lifetime promoter of the “Great Pacific Northwest,” and specifically the City of Tacoma.
Babe is survived by her two sons, Michael (Cec) and their children Brian and Emily, and Bradley (Susan) and their son Benjamin. Babe was predeceased by the love of her life, Herman, in 2006.
A private burial took place at the Home of Peace Cemetery on Monday, January 26, 2015. A memorial tribute was held in Babe’s honor at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma on January 29.
If you wish to continue Babe’s generous work, the family would be thankful for donations to the Babe and Herman Lehrer Japanese Friendship Garden Lighting Fund at the TCC Foundation, www.Tacomacc.edu/babe.