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Norma Augusta “Kappy” <I>Kaphan</I> Leonard

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Norma Augusta “Kappy” Kaphan Leonard

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
17 May 2016 (aged 95)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Mignonette, Corcoran Pathway.
Memorial ID
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On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Norma Leonard of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late William Leonard. Devoted mother of Christopher Wallace, William, Andrew, Nicolas, James and Oliver Leonard. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Norma Leonard's Life will be held in the Renwick Chapel on the grounds of Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown at 11 a.m. on Sunday May 22, 2016. Interment will follow services. The family requests that memorial contributions in Norma Leonard's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.

“Kappy” Leonard was known as the unofficial first lady of the news division. She was married to Bill Leonard, who was president of CBS News from 1979-1982, but had been been a correspondent since 1945.

“My mom’s life was intertwined with TV news,” said Chris Wallace in a statement. “She was married to two giants of the industry. And she was the den mother for generations of CBS News journalists. She was a savvy producer and editor. And a great many of her insights ended up on the air. In her spare time, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 3 generations of Wallaces and Leonard’s miss her deeply.”

Norma “Kappy” Leonard passed away Monday night. She was 95 years old. Her funeral is set for Sunday
On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Norma Leonard of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late William Leonard. Devoted mother of Christopher Wallace, William, Andrew, Nicolas, James and Oliver Leonard. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Norma Leonard's Life will be held in the Renwick Chapel on the grounds of Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown at 11 a.m. on Sunday May 22, 2016. Interment will follow services. The family requests that memorial contributions in Norma Leonard's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.

“Kappy” Leonard was known as the unofficial first lady of the news division. She was married to Bill Leonard, who was president of CBS News from 1979-1982, but had been been a correspondent since 1945.

“My mom’s life was intertwined with TV news,” said Chris Wallace in a statement. “She was married to two giants of the industry. And she was the den mother for generations of CBS News journalists. She was a savvy producer and editor. And a great many of her insights ended up on the air. In her spare time, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 3 generations of Wallaces and Leonard’s miss her deeply.”

Norma “Kappy” Leonard passed away Monday night. She was 95 years old. Her funeral is set for Sunday


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  • Added: Feb 26, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176776164/norma_augusta-leonard: accessed ), memorial page for Norma Augusta “Kappy” Kaphan Leonard (12 Feb 1921–17 May 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 176776164, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Ginny (contributor 47187653).