Natalia Ruth Leons

Natalia Ruth Leons 1963 - 2016 Natalia R. Leons, age 53, of Arlington, Virginia passed peacefully on December 30, 2016 at Georgetown University Hospital where she was lovingly cared for by family, friends, and medical professionals. Natalia leaves behind wonderful memories that will be treasured forever by her family - her husband Larry Yanowitch, her two sons, Noah, and Ben; her mother and sister Barbara and Eve Leons; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. She was predeceased by her father, William Leons. She could not have loved her children, husband, and dog Skipper any more than she did - her heart ballooned with love for them. Natalia valued education and using one's talents to enrich the community and to cultivate beauty. Raised in Baltimore, she graduated from Towson Senior High School, Brandeis University and the University of Maryland Law School. After law school, Natalia moved to Washington DC to serve as a lawyer for the Department of Education, later moving to the Department of Justice, where she served for many years as Associate General Counsel at the FBI. Natalia appreciated being part of events that had a national impact; cases she worked on often appeared on the front page of the New York Times. Natalia happily decided to devote herself full time to raising Noah and Ben. She valued giving back to her community and friends, whether it was by hosting the annual 4th of July parade or giving away iris to neighbors. She thought making the world a more beautiful place, however one chose to do so, was a worthy life pursuit. Described by friends as widely knowledgeable, Natalia could easily discuss a broad spectrum of subjects ranging from books and food, to current events, to art and decorating, to politics and celebrity gossip, all within one sitting. She was quick-witted, pragmatic, frank, and in possession of a wry sense of humor and strong opinions. She prided herself on being a gracious hostess and devoted mother. She was generous, thoughtful, neighborly, fun and simply irreplaceable. Her children remember her as fun and wanting the best for them. Please join us for a celebration of her life. Arrangements: Memorial service will take place on Tuesday, January 3rd, at 10:00 am at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, Virginia. Burial will be held on Thursday, January 5th, at 1:00 pm, at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale, New York.

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Natalia Ruth Leons

March 18, 1963 - December 30, 2016