[Oe List ...] Completed Life of Ruth Reames

Mon Jul 22 10:14:19 PDT 2013

Ruth and Mark Reames were wonderful colleagues while they were in Japan.  When we were in their area, we could always stay with them.  She wouldn't miss any of the women's forums we did in Tokyo.  You could always count on their support.  Even though they returned to the US, I felt their heart remained in Japan.  Joan Knutson

-----Original Message-----
From: Janice Ulangca <aulangca at stny.rr.com>
To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
Sent: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 10:01 am
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Completed Life of Ruth Reames

As we were preparing for "The Millenium Connection" - international ICA conference in Denver in 2000 - Ruth came all the way from Denver to be part of an ICA in the East gathering, I think close to Sharpsburg, MD .  I met her then, and was very impressed by her insight, enthusiasm, and sparkle as a person.  She added a lot to our weekend.  Glad to see her again while visiting my sister in the Denver area, and good to hear of her caring activities there.  Thank you Spirit, for connecting us with such a memorable colleague.  I don't think her unique spirit flow will be squelched - may receive added brilliance.
Janice Ulangca

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From:   Bill Schlesinger 

To: 'Order Ecumenical Community' 

Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 11:07 AM

Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Completed Life   of Ruth Reames

Mark and Ruth were   colleagues and in the Osaka House for several years, along with Seth and   Matt.  Her warmth and caring enriched our time there, and she kept in   touch for many years afterward.  

Bill   Schlesinger

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From:   oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net]   On Behalf Of Mary Laura   Jones
Sent: Saturday, July   20, 2013 3:17 PM
To: Order   Ecumenical Community
Subject:   Re: [Oe List ...] Completed Life of Ruth   Reames

Ruth was   a wise and generous exemplar to many of us. May she rest in peace.  Mary   Laura and Ken

On Jul 20, 2013 3:28 PM, "Jim Slotta" <jslotta at earthlink.net>   wrote:

(from Jim Slotta in   Denver)

Dear ICA Colleague Ruth Reames has died. I am   forwarding to the ICA and OE listserves an email from Ruth's brother, Phil   Nelson. ICA Denver Colleagues know Ruth Reames to have lived an authentic   life, and to have been a cherished friend and valued colleague. She was a   spiritual leader of leaders. May GOD bless her soul as it joins her husband   Mark in this last phase of life. She and Mark were United Methodist   missionaries to Japan for 25 years.  

Shared here are comments from Sherwood & Eunice   Shankland, from Sunny Walker, and from Catherine   Welch:

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Phil, Seth, family and   friends,
We stand together as the world stops for a moment on Ruth's   amazing
journey...
We hear the roaring sound of peaceful silence as time   marches on...
We grieve and celebrate a life well lived...
We appreciate   the love and care of family and friends...
We dare to grasp the torch of   care that Ruth has passed on to us...
In Peace we are grateful for another   day...

Blessings all around, Sherwood and   Eunice

===

===

And another quite bright star   shines in the Heavens. Ruth is laughing at my
2-story Universe remark and   I'm pausing as she settles back comfortably in
her chair on my meditative   council.

Grace and peace be to all who were blessed by her   presence,
Sunny

===

===

Thank you for sending us word   of Ruth's passing.  I don't think I've ever known anyone personally who   lived her convictions more than Ruth.  For example, when Ruth came to   believe that using resources like paper products was unsustainable, she would   pack up 20 ceramic cups and bowls and carry them to an event where a meal was   being served.  She rode her bike all around town to meetings and events,   stating that although she needed a knee replacement, which she eventually got,   the exercise would benefit her rehab. She showed generous hospitality to   people of many different cultures and backgrounds.  In recent years as   her memory failed for details, she nevertheless retained a gracious   appreciation for the familiar faces of friends.  Our lives are deeply   enriched by having known her.

Grace and Peace, Catherine   Welch

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Begin forwarded   message:

From:   philhnelson at aol.com

Date:   July 20, 2013 11:46:59 AM   MDT

To:   kathryn.smith.560 at gmail.com, sunwalker at comcast.net

Cc:   emshankland at comcast.net, catherine at welchbox.com,   cynthia.walker82 at yahoo.com,  annepps at pd.jaring.my, bbsample at ix.netcom.com,   dmdunn1 at gmail.com,    eric.n.smith.1 at gmail.com, jslotta at earthlink.net,   jlepps39 at gmail.com,  mleesugg at msn.com, oslotta at earthlink.net, sherwoodshankland at comcast.net,  sjsnelling at comcast.net,   wfepley at yahoo.com, matthewr at uwalumni.com,  sarjamin at tkg.att.ne.jp

Subject:   Re:   Update on Ruth from Seth

All --

Ruth passed   away around 6 pm last night (Friday, July 19).
She died peacefully in   hospice care.
I was fortunate to be there as she breathed her last   breath.

My best to all of you,

Phil Nelson

ps. I suspect   this email list is incomplete.  Please forward as you see   fit.

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