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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Ann, </p><p class=MsoNormal>We receive this message with a sense of loss but with a deep appreciation for what John’s life has meant to us personally and to the “Communion of Saints” as well. Though he never knew it, his impact on our faith was a crucial at a time when it was important to distinguish between theology and faith. He <u>is</u>, even now, a thoughtful, calming presence for us in these moments where our theology and faith tend to get mixed up and we tend to forget that it is all about life and what we do with the little we have. May your sorrow and loss find comfort in the fullness of life that he so clearly revealed. Bill and Suzanne.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows 10</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">John Epps via OE</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Friday, June 26, 2020 8:11 AM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:oe@wedgeblade.net">Order Ecumenical Community</a><br><b>Cc: </b><a href="mailto:jlepps39@gmail.com">John Epps</a>; <a href="mailto:annsepps@gmail.com">Ann Epps</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[Oe List ...] John Epps completed life</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Communion of Saints,</p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>John's earthly existence was completed on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020.</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>His last words were "thank you," the same words he wrote to you on June 9 in his brief comments, "Thanks for the memories."</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>For five days we were privileged to be in the lovely Denver Hospice which enveloped us with grace and compassion.</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I am grateful for your many comments of appreciation for John in response to his "Last Collegium." </p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>His remains will be interred at the Montview Presbyterian Church Columbarium in Denver.</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Grace and Peace,</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ann</p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>