Charlotte K. LeBaron, in her eighty-first year, is now publishing her sixth book—two of which were her husband’s. In 1953 she moved to Mexico where she is still living. Presently she is working on another of the many volumes of her own life’s story, along with that of the community in which she lives—a record she began shortly after the death of her brother-in-law, Joel F. LeBaron.
Married into a family known chiefly for its Cain and Abel story, her fervent desire has been to show that there have been some mighty fine common people behind the scene. This she has done after first compiling a worthy book of timely quotations and advice for the feminine half of society—now in its second printing.
She believes in holding to the beautiful side of life, despite the difficulties one might encounter. Mother of nine children, she also has many grandchildren, as well as great-grandchildren, and considers her posterity the greatest blessing of her life.
Charlotte spear-headed the incorporation of a bi-lingual private school in her community which is still operating after thirty years, and served for six years as its director, along with teaching a second grade class. For forty years she taught classes in both Spanish and English in public as well as private schools.
In 2011 she retired from teaching and began dedicating more time to writing. Though she has limited her participation in community affairs, she still acccepts anoccasional invitations to speak or teach a class. She lives alone, but her home is always open to any of her family members who come to visit.
No comments:
Post a Comment