[Oe List ...] [Dialogue] Bob Rafos

[John Epps]

Some lives are hard to celebrate their completion, and Bob's is certainly
one. We worked together 7 years in Chicago, first on the west side and then
in what is now Greenrise. Bob as head of Management Centrum showed
remarkable skill in keeping things running smoothly. It earned him the
nickname "Nails." In addition to his practical expertise, he was also a
real theologian. ..I just found a letter to him written in 1985 responding
to one from him that resembled the writings of St. Augustine. As many have
said, he was a spirit giant, and when he sat at the head of the table in
the Lumumba Room at the 10PM meetings in Greenrise, he provided a presence
of practical confidence amidst the chaos.

Condolences to Sandy, the family, and to all of us who had the privilege of
knowing Bob.

John Epps

On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 10:20 AM, Randy Williams via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Bob Rafos was a spirit giant. It was so good to reconnect with him on the
> ICA board and earlier on the golf course at SATWIT outings. Some of our
> most meaningful conversations took place in the “communal” bathroom at
> GreenRise with shaving cream on our faces. Deepest sympathY to Sandy and
> the family.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Mar 9, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Cynthia Vance via Dialogue <
> dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
> >
> > Yes he was a fine spirit man and we all loved being with him. . .
> talking, eating and birding with him and Sandy.  Our love goes out to his
> whole family.
> > Cynthia and Bob Vance
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On Mar 9, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue <
> dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good.
> Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human
> being—one of the best ever.
> >> Priscilla Wilson
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPad
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