I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson Sent from my iPad
Dear Colleagues, I am so saddened by this news. Bob came out of the fantastic body of colleagues in Cleveland. We met at the bridge table during the Cleveland Industrial Bridge League. He played for Sohio Research Center and I played for the B.F. Goodrich Center. We were both research chemists. A deep and abiding friendship developed and lasted all these years. What a man, what a prior and what a person of faith! So many memories, such profound and meaningful encounters over the years. May he join the long list of Saints of the Order who have passed on. Journey on my beloved Bob, and may Sandy and the whole family be comforted in his final Peace and our love. Grace and Peace, and Love, Jack
On Mar 9, 2018, at 20:05, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson
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I was a part of the Cleveland region and joined the Order a year after the Rafos's so our journey together has been long and deep. When they came to Tokyo, Robert, Sandy and I all became 50 years old in the same year. We planned a "Fifty Hour Birthday Party" for Robert. We brainstormed all of his favorite things and included them in the 50 hours. The whole staff went for a weekend to an Onsen (hot springs inn) near Mount Fuji. We did skits about his life. The party ended at a neighborhood McDonald's (he loved McDonald's) where we had reserved the children's party room. As you can imagine we got many strange looks from the locals. It was a fabulous celebration of a wonderful man. Joan Knutson -----Original Message----- From: Jack Gilles via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> To: Dialogue Listserve <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Jack Gilles <jackcgilles@gmail.com>; OE Listserve <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Fri, Mar 9, 2018 7:47 am Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] [Dialogue] Bob Rafos Dear Colleagues,I am so saddened by this news. Bob came out of the fantastic body of colleagues in Cleveland. We met at the bridge table during the Cleveland Industrial Bridge League. He played for Sohio Research Center and I played for the B.F. Goodrich Center. We were both research chemists. A deep and abiding friendship developed and lasted all these years. What a man, what a prior and what a person of faith! So many memories, such profound and meaningful encounters over the years. May he join the long list of Saints of the Order who have passed on. Journey on my beloved Bob, and may Sandy and the whole family be comforted in his final Peace and our love.Grace and Peace, and Love,Jack> On Mar 9, 2018, at 20:05, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:> > I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. > Priscilla Wilson > > Sent from my iPad> _______________________________________________> Dialogue mailing list> Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net____________... mailing listOE@lists.wedgeblade.nethttp://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dear Sandy, Rafos Family, and Colleagues, This message is from Mangala Gavai and H.S. Gavai. They want to add their deep condolences to all and how they remember his dearly. I (Jack) am with them in Pune India right now. Peace and Love to you all, Mangala and H.S.
On Mar 9, 2018, at 20:05, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson
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I am saddened beyond belief and send my condolences to Sandy and the entire family. Though I had known Bob for many years, I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to become reacquainted and to work with him on the ICA-USA Board of Directors. May he rest in infinite peace amid the blue line of Order Saints. On Mar 9, 2018 8:35 AM, "Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue" < dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson
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Dear Sandy and family, Linda and I send our condolences to Sandy and the rest of the family. Bob was one of those spirit giant. It pleasure working with you both in Nigeria and being a fond colleague. Grace and Peace, A.M. Noel 206-321-6274 A.M. Noel On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 9:35 AM, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue < dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson
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Yes he was a fine spirit man and we all loved being with him. . . talking, eating and birding with him and Sandy. Our love goes out to his whole family. Cynthia and Bob Vance Sent from my iPad
On Mar 9, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson
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The word that comes immediately to mind is “towering” — in that spirit giant kind of way. Sad to hear of Bob’s passing and grateful for his faith and contribution to the world. Seth T. Longacre Carlsbad, CA "No one man can terrorize a whole nation unless we are all his accomplices” Edward R. Murrow ———-O0ooo— ———–(——)— ————)–-/—- ————(_/- —-ooo0O—- —-(——)—- —–\-–(– ——\_)-
On 9 Mar, 2018, at 08:15 , Cynthia Vance via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Yes he was a fine spirit man and we all loved being with him. . . talking, eating and birding with him and Sandy. Our love goes out to his whole family. Cynthia and Bob Vance
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On Mar 9, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson
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Bob Rafos was a spirit giant. It was so good to reconnect with him on the ICA board and earlier on the golf course at SATWIT outings. Some of our most meaningful conversations took place in the “communal” bathroom at GreenRise with shaving cream on our faces. Deepest sympathY to Sandy and the family. Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 9, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Cynthia Vance via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Yes he was a fine spirit man and we all loved being with him. . . talking, eating and birding with him and Sandy. Our love goes out to his whole family. Cynthia and Bob Vance
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On Mar 9, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Priscilla Wilson via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I talked with Bob earlier this week. He sounded very weak but good. Kaze just called me. He died at 3:30 this morning. Such a fine human being—one of the best ever. Priscilla Wilson
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