Leslie Nan Grant

Leslie Nan Grant died in the morning on April 25, 2026. Her husband, Bill, and daughter, Eliana, were present with her when she died, and she was also supported by an amazing community of family and friends. Leslie was deeply committed to increasing kindness and peace in the world. She had a beautiful smile that spread happiness, and a gentle laugh that inspired joy. She served in many ways, supporting people in need and advocating for justice. She was a quiet role model who brought out the best in those who knew her. She will be deeply missed.

Leslie was preceded in death by her beloved son, David Schwab, and her father, Dr. Arthur Grant. She is survived by her husband, Bill Schwab, daughter Eliana Schwab, mother Laeh Grant, brothers Mark, Ben, and Steve Grant and their spouses as well as Bill's siblings and their spouses. She is additionally survived by fifty nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who she dearly loved, and by many close friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Cress Center, 6021 University Avenue on Tuesday, April 28 followed by burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. Time and other details including video streaming link will be available at www.cressfuneralservice.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Israel Center (Rabbi's Fund), The UW Center for Healthy Minds, or the UW Carbone Cancer Center Pancreas Cancer Research Fund (#132900253).

 And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so?  I did.  And what did you want?  To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth.                                                                                                                                                                            - "Late Fragment" by Raymond Carver