Dear Friends, We were sad to learn of David's death, although we knew his health had been failing. When we think of David Zahrt, four initial memories come to mind. First: We first met and worked with David and Lin in 1970 after Summer 70 when they came to Rochester to open and be priors of the religious house which ended up being a few blocks from where we lived in the Maplewood Neighborhood. David and Lin provided excellent leadership for the congregations involved in the Local Church Experiment n which we were involved. He was serious, single-minded, faithful, persistent and deliberate in his dedication to and carrying out the mission of the House. His attention was fully present with whomever he engaged in conversation and focused on what was possible. Second: David was a man of many gifts and talents. Post-Order, he and Lin returned to Iowa to his Loess Hills family homestead (filled with wonderful family antiques--including a player piano) which, with blood, sweat and tears, they rejuvenated and hosted with great hospitality as a Bed and Breakfast where we stayed during a trip to Ft. Mandan. David worked with the community on conservation efforts, and I believe (Jo or Lin correct me if this is incorrect) eventually turned part or all of this homestead into conservation land. Third: David's weeks' long bicycle trek with the 2015 cross country Climate March was incredible, overcoming obstacle after obstacle to meet the big demonstration in NYC and then on to Washington, DC the final destination. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest, trekker in the group. We followed his daily blog and were amazed by his persistence, endurance, and determination to complete the trip, no matter what. Fourth: Even when his body was failing, he still kept up with list serve posts and wanted to make sure he received the Spong and later Progressive Spirituality and other articles, continuing his life-long journey of learning. As friends and colleagues, we give thanks for and celebrate David's unique and completed life and send our prayers to Lin, Heidi, and Jo and all his family. May his legacy of living into possibility continue through those whose life he touched. Grace and peace ~ Carleton and Ellie Stockcarletonstock@aol.com elliestock@aol.com
We remember when we were a newly assigned couple and went with David and Lin to open the Rochester House. We didn’t have a location, and we slept upstairs in the Booher’s attic. Rochester gets cold! David climbed the stairs on morning to see why we hadn’t gotten up in time and saw the icicles dripping from the protruding nails in the unheated (and uninsulated) space – he bought the house the next week! David was careful, precise, and passionate – an interesting combination. He and Lin—and Heidi and Jay--shaped us in many ways in those early days – especially as we experienced ‘parenthood’ with the children and youth in the house. We had challenges but David’s calm demeanor and Lin’s confidence helped us through it. Bill and Carol Schlesinger From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Ellie Stock via OE Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:59 AM To: dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net; oe@lists.wedgeblade.net; 4linderz@gmail.com; jnelson@ica-associates.ca Cc: Ellie Stock <elliestock@aol.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] Completed Life of David Zahrt Dear Friends, We were sad to learn of David's death, although we knew his health had been failing. When we think of David Zahrt, four initial memories come to mind. First: We first met and worked with David and Lin in 1970 after Summer 70 when they came to Rochester to open and be priors of the religious house which ended up being a few blocks from where we lived in the Maplewood Neighborhood. David and Lin provided excellent leadership for the congregations involved in the Local Church Experiment n which we were involved. He was serious, single-minded, faithful, persistent and deliberate in his dedication to and carrying out the mission of the House. His attention was fully present with whomever he engaged in conversation and focused on what was possible. Second: David was a man of many gifts and talents. Post-Order, he and Lin returned to Iowa to his Loess Hills family homestead (filled with wonderful family antiques--including a player piano) which, with blood, sweat and tears, they rejuvenated and hosted with great hospitality as a Bed and Breakfast where we stayed during a trip to Ft. Mandan. David worked with the community on conservation efforts, and I believe (Jo or Lin correct me if this is incorrect) eventually turned part or all of this homestead into conservation land. Third: David's weeks' long bicycle trek with the 2015 cross country Climate March was incredible, overcoming obstacle after obstacle to meet the big demonstration in NYC and then on to Washington, DC the final destination. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest, trekker in the group. We followed his daily blog and were amazed by his persistence, endurance, and determination to complete the trip, no matter what. Fourth: Even when his body was failing, he still kept up with list serve posts and wanted to make sure he received the Spong and later Progressive Spirituality and other articles, continuing his life-long journey of learning. As friends and colleagues, we give thanks for and celebrate David's unique and completed life and send our prayers to Lin, Heidi, and Jo and all his family. May his legacy of living into possibility continue through those whose life he touched. Grace and peace ~ Carleton and Ellie Stock carletonstock@aol.com <mailto:carletonstock@aol.com> elliestock@aol.com <mailto:elliestock@aol.com> -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This transmission may contain confidential information belonging to the sender that is legally privileged and proprietary and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are prohibited from sharing, copying, or otherwise using or disclosing its contents. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and permanently delete this e-mail and any attachments without reading, forwarding or saving them. Thank you
Thank you for these wonderful (and chilly) memories. There are so many more from a long life well lived. Lin On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 10:04 AM Bill Schlesinger <w.schlesinger@pvida.net> wrote:
We remember when we were a newly assigned couple and went with David and Lin to open the Rochester House. We didn’t have a location, and we slept upstairs in the Booher’s attic. Rochester gets cold! David climbed the stairs on morning to see why we hadn’t gotten up in time and saw the icicles dripping from the protruding nails in the unheated (and uninsulated) space – he bought the house the next week!
David was careful, precise, and passionate – an interesting combination. He and Lin—and Heidi and Jay--shaped us in many ways in those early days – especially as we experienced ‘parenthood’ with the children and youth in the house. We had challenges but David’s calm demeanor and Lin’s confidence helped us through it.
Bill and Carol Schlesinger
*From:* OE [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] *On Behalf Of *Ellie Stock via OE *Sent:* Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:59 AM *To:* dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net; oe@lists.wedgeblade.net; 4linderz@gmail.com; jnelson@ica-associates.ca *Cc:* Ellie Stock <elliestock@aol.com> *Subject:* [Oe List ...] Completed Life of David Zahrt
Dear Friends,
We were sad to learn of David's death, although we knew his health had been failing. When we think of David Zahrt, four initial memories come to mind.
First: We first met and worked with David and Lin in 1970 after Summer 70 when they came to Rochester to open and be priors of the religious house which ended up being a few blocks from where we lived in the Maplewood Neighborhood. David and Lin provided excellent leadership for the congregations involved in the Local Church Experiment n which we were involved. He was serious, single-minded, faithful, persistent and deliberate in his dedication to and carrying out the mission of the House. His attention was fully present with whomever he engaged in conversation and focused on what was possible.
Second: David was a man of many gifts and talents. Post-Order, he and Lin returned to Iowa to his Loess Hills family homestead (filled with wonderful family antiques--including a player piano) which, with blood, sweat and tears, they rejuvenated and hosted with great hospitality as a Bed and Breakfast where we stayed during a trip to Ft. Mandan. David worked with the community on conservation efforts, and I believe (Jo or Lin correct me if this is incorrect) eventually turned part or all of this homestead into conservation land.
Third: David's weeks' long bicycle trek with the 2015 cross country Climate March was incredible, overcoming obstacle after obstacle to meet the big demonstration in NYC and then on to Washington, DC the final destination. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest, trekker in the group. We followed his daily blog and were amazed by his persistence, endurance, and determination to complete the trip, no matter what.
Fourth: Even when his body was failing, he still kept up with list serve posts and wanted to make sure he received the Spong and later Progressive Spirituality and other articles, continuing his life-long journey of learning.
As friends and colleagues, we give thanks for and celebrate David's unique and completed life and send our prayers to Lin, Heidi, and Jo and all his family. May his legacy of living into possibility continue through those whose life he touched.
Grace and peace ~
Carleton and Ellie Stock
carletonstock@aol.com
elliestock@aol.com
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Dear Colleagues, Thank you to Ellie for announcing David's passing. Heidi, Jo, Karen and Christy have worked off the obituary that David wrote over 10 years ago. We added the almost 10 years we have been in Carson City, NV. There are many more stories we could tell, and so of you know ones we don't remember. Our prime years in OE and ICA are our most cherished. Here it is the obituary: On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 8:59 AM Ellie Stock via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Friends,
We were sad to learn of David's death, although we knew his health had been failing. When we think of David Zahrt, four initial memories come to mind.
First: We first met and worked with David and Lin in 1970 after Summer 70 when they came to Rochester to open and be priors of the religious house which ended up being a few blocks from where we lived in the Maplewood Neighborhood. David and Lin provided excellent leadership for the congregations involved in the Local Church Experiment n which we were involved. He was serious, single-minded, faithful, persistent and deliberate in his dedication to and carrying out the mission of the House. His attention was fully present with whomever he engaged in conversation and focused on what was possible.
Second: David was a man of many gifts and talents. Post-Order, he and Lin returned to Iowa to his Loess Hills family homestead (filled with wonderful family antiques--including a player piano) which, with blood, sweat and tears, they rejuvenated and hosted with great hospitality as a Bed and Breakfast where we stayed during a trip to Ft. Mandan. David worked with the community on conservation efforts, and I believe (Jo or Lin correct me if this is incorrect) eventually turned part or all of this homestead into conservation land.
Third: David's weeks' long bicycle trek with the 2015 cross country Climate March was incredible, overcoming obstacle after obstacle to meet the big demonstration in NYC and then on to Washington, DC the final destination. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest, trekker in the group. We followed his daily blog and were amazed by his persistence, endurance, and determination to complete the trip, no matter what.
Fourth: Even when his body was failing, he still kept up with list serve posts and wanted to make sure he received the Spong and later Progressive Spirituality and other articles, continuing his life-long journey of learning.
As friends and colleagues, we give thanks for and celebrate David's unique and completed life and send our prayers to Lin, Heidi, and Jo and all his family. May his legacy of living into possibility continue through those whose life he touched.
Grace and peace ~
Carleton and Ellie Stock carletonstock@aol.com elliestock@aol.com
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