Lesley Frances Tholkes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lesley Frances Tholkes of Mounds View, Minnesota, who passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lesley Frances Tholkes to show support.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Lesley may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert F. Poore and Eleanore Poore; and her brother-in-law Larry Shapiro. She is survived by: her husband James; and her sisters, Barbara Steinmiller (Larry), Sandra Fulks (Lee) and Lynn Shapiro. She is also survived by many nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
