<font color='black' size='2' face='arial'>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<br>
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From: Janice Ulangca <aulangca@stny.rr.com><br>
To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net><br>
Sent: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 10:01 am<br>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial">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.</font></div>
<div><font size="2" face="Arial">Janice Ulangca</font></div>
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<div style="FONT: 10pt arial"><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, July 21, 2013 11:07
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<div style="FONT: 10pt arial"><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Oe List ...] Completed Life
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<div class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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. </span></font></div>
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<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </span></b>Mary Laura
Jones<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</span></b> Saturday, July
20, 2013 3:17 PM<br>
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Ecumenical Community<br>
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Re: [Oe List ...] Completed Life of Ruth
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<div><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Ruth was
a wise and generous exemplar to many of us. May she rest in peace. Mary
Laura and Ken</span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">On Jul 20, 2013 3:28 PM, "Jim Slotta" <<a href="mailto:jslotta@earthlink.net">jslotta@earthlink.net</a>>
wrote:</span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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. </span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Shared here are comments from Sherwood & Eunice
Shankland, from Sunny Walker, and from Catherine
Welch:</span></font></div>
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friends,<br>
We stand together as the world stops for a moment on Ruth's
amazing<br>
journey...<br>
We hear the roaring sound of peaceful silence as time
marches on...<br>
We grieve and celebrate a life well lived...<br>
We appreciate
the love and care of family and friends...<br>
We dare to grasp the torch of
care that Ruth has passed on to us...<br>
In Peace we are grateful for another
day...<br>
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Blessings all around, Sherwood and
Eunice</span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="monospace"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: monospace; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">And another quite bright star
shines in the Heavens. Ruth is laughing at my<br>
2-story Universe remark and
I'm pausing as she settles back comfortably in<br>
her chair on my meditative
council.<br>
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Grace and peace be to all who were blessed by her
presence,<br>
Sunny</span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="monospace"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: monospace; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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.<br>
<br>
Grace and Peace, Catherine
Welch</span></font></div>
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</span></font></b><font size="4" face="Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt"><a href="mailto:philhnelson@aol.com">philhnelson@aol.com</a></span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><font color="black" size="4" face="Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Date:
</span></font></b><font size="4" face="Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt">July 20, 2013 11:46:59 AM
MDT</span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><font color="black" size="4" face="Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:
</span></font></b><font size="4" face="Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt"><a href="mailto:kathryn.smith.560@gmail.com">kathryn.smith.560@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:sunwalker@comcast.net">sunwalker@comcast.net</a></span></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><font color="black" size="4" face="Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cc:
</span></font></b><font size="4" face="Helvetica"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt"><a href="mailto:emshankland@comcast.net">emshankland@comcast.net</a>, <a href="mailto:catherine@welchbox.com">catherine@welchbox.com</a>,
<a href="mailto:cynthia.walker82@yahoo.com">cynthia.walker82@yahoo.com</a>, <a href="mailto:annepps@pd.jaring.my">annepps@pd.jaring.my</a>, <a href="mailto:bbsample@ix.netcom.com">bbsample@ix.netcom.com</a>,
<a href="mailto:dmdunn1@gmail.com">dmdunn1@gmail.com</a>,
<a href="mailto:eric.n.smith.1@gmail.com">eric.n.smith.1@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:jslotta@earthlink.net">jslotta@earthlink.net</a>,
<a href="mailto:jlepps39@gmail.com">jlepps39@gmail.com</a>, <a href="mailto:mleesugg@msn.com">mleesugg@msn.com</a>, <a href="mailto:oslotta@earthlink.net">oslotta@earthlink.net</a>, <a href="mailto:sherwoodshankland@comcast.net">sherwoodshankland@comcast.net</a>, <a href="mailto:sjsnelling@comcast.net">sjsnelling@comcast.net</a>,
<a href="mailto:wfepley@yahoo.com">wfepley@yahoo.com</a>, <a href="mailto:matthewr@uwalumni.com">matthewr@uwalumni.com</a>, <a href="mailto:sarjamin@tkg.att.ne.jp">sarjamin@tkg.att.ne.jp</a></span></font></div>
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Ruth passed
away around 6 pm last night (Friday, July 19).<br>
She died peacefully in
hospice care.<br>
I was fortunate to be there as she breathed her last
breath.<br>
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My best to all of you,<br>
<br>
Phil Nelson<br>
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ps. I suspect
this email list is incomplete. Please forward as you see
fit.<br>
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