De Lesdernier, Anita Anita "Neeter" L. De Lesdernier passed away peacefully on March, 16, 2010, at the age of 70, of cancer. She was born September 11, 1939, in St. Louis, MO. Neeter retired in 1989. She spent most of her time involved with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association. At the time of her death, she was a member of Unit 61, in Chula Vista, CA, where she served as Unit President. She served on many Regional and National committees, as well as a six year term as National Data Processing Manager, followed by a three year term as National Financial Secretary and then National Vice President, she presided as National President from 2003 to 2004. Apart from the LA FRA, she was greatly gratified to serve as a volunteer for the San Diego Vitas Hospice organization and Coordinator for the Neighborhood Watch program in her community. Her other love was with the "Red Hat Renegades." Her beloved Dick lost his own battle with cancer in January 2004. Her biological parents preceded her in death, as did her foster parents, Russell and Edna Piening. Her son, Brian Anthony, died as a young child, her sister Lee in 1989, and her foster sister Pat in 2004. She is survived by her daughter Jody (Joanna), son-in-law Greg, and delightful granddaughter Amber. Also surviving is her sister Carole (Harry), Nola; Alice (Dean), and her little brother Jess (Nathalie). She also leaves behind a boodle of nephews and nieces, and many great friends. At her request, there will be no memorial service or celebration of life. Her remains will be co-mingled with those of my father and scattered at sea from a United States Navy Ship. In lieu of flowers, Mom has requested donations be made to: San Diego Vitas Hospice, Program "95," 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123, in memory of Anita L. De Lesdernier. Please acknowledge to: Joanne (Jody) Peterson, 163 Blou Clower, Bull Shoals, Arkansas 72619. Vitas cared for my father and now cared for my mother these last three weeks of her life. All of the staff were loving, caring and respectful of her dignity and her wishes. There are no words to express my eternal gratitude. Or to Navy Safe Harbor Cindy Rodham Tuck, NP Project. Make checks payable to: LA FRA. Mail to: Diane Hoover NFS, 737 Dogwood Lane, Annapolis, MD 21409, in memory of PNP Anita L. De Lesdernier. Navy Safe Harbor is an organization that provides non-medical care for seriously wounded, ill and injured sailors, Coast Guardsmen and their families. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on March 24, 2010