--- title: In Memory of Maxie-Ellen Lechter description: In Memory of Maxie-Ellen Lechter image: https://gwdc.naifa.org/hubfs/T12358620012_20210928.jpg --- **** [![gwdc.naifa.orghs-fshubfsGreaterDCwhite-1-2](https://gwdc.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/gwdc.naifa.orghs-fshubfsGreaterDCwhite-1-2.png?width=1104&height=570&name=gwdc.naifa.orghs-fshubfsGreaterDCwhite-1-2.png) ![GreaterDC-Horizontal](https://gwdc.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GreaterDC-Horizontal.png?width=1400&height=351&name=GreaterDC-Horizontal.png) ](https://gwdc.naifa.org/) [![Member Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2635471/b126081c-b72e-45f5-9c93-6cbdf5429646) [**](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/in-memory-of-maxie-ellen-lechter#tmpmodule_1591269375385894) ** ![conferenceDC](https://gwdc.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/conferenceDC.jpg?width=1920&height=988&name=conferenceDC.jpg) # [In Memory of Maxie-Ellen Lechter](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/in-memory-of-maxie-ellen-lechter) By [NAIFA-GWDC](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/author/naifa-gwdc) on 9/29/21 12:27 PM ![](https://gwdc.naifa.org/hubfs/T12358620012_20210928.jpg) On August 29, 2021, Maxie-Ellen Lechter, mother of former NAIFA-Greater Washington DC Executive Director, Mary Lechter-Murray, passed away at the age of 92. Maxie-Ellen was married to her husband, Sidney, for 73 years and had four children, Michael, William, Robert, and Mary.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021. For additional details please email the family at [marylechter@gmail.com](mailto:marylechter@gmail.com). In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in Maxie's memory to the Phoenix Zoo, or the charity of your choice. [![More Information](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2635471/8cfcb27f-5de1-4bab-9865-151dd86af76d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2635471/8cfcb27f-5de1-4bab-9865-151dd86af76d) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # TOPIC LIST : - [NAIFA-GWDC (9)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/naifa-gwdc) - [Awards (2)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/awards) - [Loyal Member (2)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/loyal-member) - [Professional Development (2)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/professional-development) - [Business Performance Center (1)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/business-performance-center) - [Federal Advocacy (1)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/federal-advocacy) - [Grow Your Business (1)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/grow-your-business) - [Member Spotlight (1)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/member-spotlight) - [Press Release (1)](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/tag/press-release) ###### [** Previous Post](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/naifa-gwdcs-success-summit-is-a-virtual-winner-0) [![NAIFA-GWDC](https://gwdc.naifa.org/hubfs/GWDC-1.png) ](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/naifa-gwdcs-success-summit-is-a-virtual-winner-0) ###### [NAIFA-GWDC's Success Summit Is a Virtual Winner](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/naifa-gwdcs-success-summit-is-a-virtual-winner-0) ###### [Next Post **](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/naifa-member-allen-bruce-wins-the-2021-lang-dixon-award-0) [![Allen Bruce](https://gwdc.naifa.org/hubfs/Screenshot%20(433).png) ](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/naifa-member-allen-bruce-wins-the-2021-lang-dixon-award-0) ###### [NAIFA Member Allen Bruce Wins the 2021 Lang Dixon Award](https://gwdc.naifa.org/blog/naifa-member-allen-bruce-wins-the-2021-lang-dixon-award-0) ### Featured ### Sign up for updates ### SIGN UP FOR UPDATE [**](https://www.facebook.com/NAIFAGWDC/) [**](https://www.twitter.com/NAIFA_GWDC/) [**](https://www.instagram.com/naifa_gwdc/) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/naifa-greater-washington/) [![GreaterDCwhite-1](https://gwdc.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GreaterDCwhite-1.png?width=180&height=93&name=GreaterDCwhite-1.png) ](https://gwdc.naifa.org/home) Copyright © 2020 NAIFA-Greater Washington, D.C. 600 State Street, Suite A ​Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: 844-717-2858 Fax: 703-770-8224 [info@naifa-gwdc.org](mailto:info@naifa-gwdc.org) **