[Oe List ...] John Epps completed life

[Janet Sanders]

Dear Ann and colleagues gathered,

I am reminded of how the announcement of death came in my small town in Nebraska.  There was usually a posting in the funeral parlour window and then the word filtered out across the community.  I've been watching all morning how across the planet we hear the news of John's passing.  He was a good man who sang his song in a wonderful voice.  Blessings, Jan



Janet A. Sanders

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Sent: June 26, 2020 12:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] John Epps completed life

Dear Ann,

John will indeed be missed.  The world was made a better place for his being on it.

Martha

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On Jun 26, 2020, at 11:56 AM, Shankland, Sherwood via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote:

Dear Ann – Thank you for taking such great care of John during his last few miles. We know how intense the hospice days can be – good to hear that Grace and Compassion broke into view. We are all so deeply blessed with John’s spirit journey over the years. You and he have been an incredible duo in mission impacting throngs of people around the world in training and planning events. We carry onward enduring memories of the many times that you and John hosted Denver colleagues at your community center for holiday celebrations.  In John’s writings “Meanderings I & II” and ”SURPRISE” among many others where his concise and deep reflections are shared. He was also committed to group study sessions – faithfully preparing for seminars at IAF conferences and ToP Gatherings.  We will miss John’s humble and powerful presence on the road ahead.
With love and deep respect, Sherwood and Eunice.

From: OE <oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net>> On Behalf Of John Epps via OE
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 7:11 AM
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Subject: [Oe List ...] John Epps completed life

Dear Communion of Saints,

John's earthly existence was completed on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020.

His last words were "thank you," the same words he wrote to you on June 9 in his brief comments, "Thanks for the memories."

For five days we were privileged to be in the lovely Denver Hospice which enveloped us with grace and compassion.

I am grateful for your many comments of appreciation for John in response to his "Last Collegium."

His remains will be interred at the Montview Presbyterian Church Columbarium in Denver.

Grace and Peace,

Ann


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