[Oe List ...] In passing . . .

[Marilyn Crocker via OE]

Dear Frank, and others who knew and deeply respected John Howell, as Joe and I have,

 

It must be THE John Howell to whom you refer, since you mentioned Heather, his daughter, who for at least three years was like a “big sister” to our twins when they were toddlers and then in pre-school at the NY Religious House.

 

I hope you, or others, can share more with all of us about John’s recent points of engagement and how he has lived out a full and meaningful life since he was a central part of our community at the NY RH, 49 Claremont Ave, NYC.

 

John was one of the most lucrative  “permeators” in the NYRH in the early 70s, as an employee of the Bank of Montreal.  Moreover, he was the first up every day, rang the bell and announced “Praise the Lord, Christ is Risen!”, and was one of the last to turn in, because he was a key member of the House Priors, our leadership quatrain that had responsibility for guiding the internal and external mission of a then 50-member Religious House.

 

John brought left-brain analysis and critical, conservative review to RH deliberations, as well as sensitive, compassionate understanding.  Somehow, he figured out how to keep each in balance, and our community benefitted.

 

When Joe and I learned that John had decided to leave the Order and become part of Gene Marshall’s community, we rejoiced that he continued in meaningful, disciplined service.  After the OE Diaspora, and when we (the Crockers) moved to Maine, Joe, and other OE colleagues, Don Clark and David Morton, attended a program in Bonham, Texas, and delighted in re-connecting with John.

 

At this time of John’s passing, Joe and I send our condolences to Heather and her brother Drew; to their Mom, Melinda;  and to  any of John’s grandchildren.  We join with you all  in celebrating the completed life of a courageous, generous-spirited, “revolutionary” conservative, who, we believe, deeply loved the Church and embraced radical possibility, frequently at great cost to himself. We believe John Howell was, unquestionably, a Good Man.

 

Grace. Peace and love,

 

Marilyn and Joe Crocker

 

From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Frank Knutson via OE
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 9:31 PM
To: ICA-USA
Subject: [Oe List ...] In passing . . .

 

I learned that John Howell died.  

 

Family:

 

Heather and Michael Mazza

3705 Galena Hills Loop

Round Rock TX 78681

512-382-0910

 

hmazza at austin.rr.com

 

 

“——Night is drawing neigh——“
For all that has been—Thanks!
To all that shall be—Yes!

            ~Dag Hammarskjold — Markings

❤ Frank              

Please consider the environment  before you print this email.

 

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