[Oe List ...] Celebration of the Life of Bob Booher

[Karen Snyder]

Sarah,

I love that you are having a party. Jim and I attended a funeral last week, and reflected later that when it comes time to celebrate our lives, we want to have a party. I can see Robert smiling in affirmation of this event. Although Jim and I won’t be present for the party, we will be thinking about you and all those gathered.  

I searched the Global Archives for remembrances and discovered this talk Robert gave in 1977 that describes a bit of his wisdom and experience with Town Meeting and simply being human:  "Profound Humanness as Action":  https://wedgeblade.net/files/archives_assets/4138.pdf.  Today I appreciate his words,  “In sighing you touch heavenly sorrow.”   For me he always exhibited the "effortless style" that he describes here as he lived a life of Profound Happiness.  

Here are other memories people had of Robert on his Global Archives Memorial page:  https://icaglobalarchives.org/robert-booher/.

Have a wonderful memory party!! And take good care of yourself and family.  

Peace and love,

Karen

PS. Sarah, I also rediscovered the reflections you wrote in 2020 remembering the first Global Odyssey:  https://wedgeblade.net/files/archives_assets/21974.pdf.  



> On Sep 20, 2024, at 2:23 PM, Lynda C <lynda860 at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> Colleagues,
>  
> Sarah Booher has asked me to post an invitation to a party remembering Bob, Sept. 29, 2024  
>  
> It will be a gathering at their apartment in Rochester.  The event will not be on Zoom, but she invites participation through e-mails, and cards.  
>  
> “Please bring any stories, writings, artwork, pictures, poems, readings, songs, remembrances of Bob, prayers, jokes or funny stories, etc.  Whatever you’d like to share.
>  
> Bob’s dear Friend Rev.  Stephanie  will act as MC to gather us, keep us on track, perhaps share her own stories, and offer a final blessing.  A light buffet will be served around  4 pm.” 
>  
> If you are able to physically attend, please RSVP by Sept. 23rd (585-455-4452)
>  
> or send your greetings and messages:
>  
> Sarah Booher 
> gefbooher at stny.rr.com <mailto:gefbooher at stny.rr.com>
> 1471 Long Pond Rd, Apt 303E
> Rochester, NY 14626
>  
> Sarah’s health is compromised, but she would enjoy brief phone calls from colleagues, perhaps after the event.  She also enjoys emails which she can read at her own pace. 
>  
> We are grateful for our shared journeys with Bob and Sarah over the years.  As I write this I am reminded of Bob’s sense of humor and his love of singing.  I imagine there will be some good singing at this remembrance party.

> We join with Cindy, Joanna, Robert and John and their families, and with Sarah as they celebrate together. 
>  
> Lynda Cock
> Davidson, NC
> 336-404-0770

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