Re: [Dialogue] Death of Chris Holcombe
We lost our Son, Chris, Sunday to cancer. He was a grand human being, ask anyone who knew him and many of you did. Raised partially in a ghetto, in Asia, lived among Aboriginals in Australia. Studied Broadcasting out of High School. Dropped out of college twice. Learned trades, managed fast food restaurants. Self taught himself about computers and worked for several Hi Tech companies the last being Apple where he was employed throughout his illness. Had his own interview radio program on a local station. Was a photographer. SXSW being one of the events he shot, Had 2 sons and a granddaughter, and all this touches only the surface, and of course he was part of our community. Always one to lift the mood, be respectful and ask the next question. At his request, we will hold a Memorial Celebration of his life at the Wells Branch Community Center on Saturday, September 26. Thanks to everyone who have extended their condolences. We miss him deeply. <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153201825627476&set=a.10153157899872476.1073741841.674162475&type=1> George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 geowanda1@me.com "Whatever the problem, community is the answer. There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret Wheatley
"You stand at the door through which your loved one has passed. Those of us who love you stand beside you at the door." Maya Angelou Joan Knutson -----Original Message----- From: George Holcombe via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> To: ica/OE List Serves <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>; ICA/OE List Serves <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Tue, Sep 15, 2015 7:25 am Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Death of Chris Holcombe We lost our Son, Chris, Sunday to cancer. He was a grand human being, ask anyone who knew him and many of you did. Raised partially in a ghetto, in Asia, lived among Aboriginals in Australia. Studied Broadcasting out of High School. Dropped out of college twice. Learned trades, managed fast food restaurants. Self taught himself about computers and worked for several Hi Tech companies the last being Apple where he was employed throughout his illness. Had his own interview radio program on a local station. Was a photographer. SXSW being one of the events he shot, Had 2 sons and a granddaughter, and all this touches only the surface, and of course he was part of our community. Always one to lift the mood, be respectful and ask the next question. At his request, we will hold a Memorial Celebration of his life at the Wells Branch Community Center on Saturday, September 26. Thanks to everyone who have extended their condolences. We miss him deeply. George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 geowanda1@me.com "Whatever the problem, community is the answer. There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret Wheatley _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
There are no words, only love. I will not be able to join the memorial, but will stand in awe of another jewel in Heaven's crown. Sunny From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of George Holcombe via OE Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:25 AM To: ica/OE List Serves; ICA/OE List Serves Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Death of Chris Holcombe We lost our Son, Chris, Sunday to cancer. He was a grand human being, ask anyone who knew him and many of you did. Raised partially in a ghetto, in Asia, lived among Aboriginals in Australia. Studied Broadcasting out of High School. Dropped out of college twice. Learned trades, managed fast food restaurants. Self taught himself about computers and worked for several Hi Tech companies the last being Apple where he was employed throughout his illness. Had his own interview radio program on a local station. Was a photographer. SXSW being one of the events he shot, Had 2 sons and a granddaughter, and all this touches only the surface, and of course he was part of our community. Always one to lift the mood, be respectful and ask the next question. At his request, we will hold a Memorial Celebration of his life at the Wells Branch Community Center on Saturday, September 26. Thanks to everyone who have extended their condolences. We miss him deeply. George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 geowanda1@me.com "Whatever the problem, community is the answer. There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret Wheatley cid:image001.jpg@01D0EFB8.E423B270 http://t.sidekickopen18.com/e1t/o/5/f18dQhb0S7ks8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9gXrN7sKj6v4L R2FMd0K2Ff6np8W4WYnG-3LvrVvV8DkZb1k1H6H0?si=6550854050512896&pi=bf3daf30-533 d-4364-96f2-32125fa6c1d7
Hi LORD, it's me, Dawn come calling for the Word from you to voice the joyfilled sorrow of colleagues, Wanda and George Holcombe over the loss of their son, Chris. A compadre of my daughter Traci's generation--he stood out amidst the few in days of yesterday as a young man who brought a unique gift to the table of youthful aspirations accompanied with an emerging deep questioning of Life. He discovered like most of us that answers to those questions are oft revealed in the doing of a life. I remember Chris for his youthful exuberance and key sober projections into the breach of existence found and embraced where new structures are created. We join with you, George and Wanda on the occasion for the mpending celebration of the full and completed life of your son, Chris. May your memories of him be they long or fleeting be filled with the sweet poignancy and profound love for the LORD who keeps Chris and all of us until that Day. Grace & Peace, Dawn Collins collinsdawn747@yahoo.com "We love Him because He first loved us." -1 John 4:19 -------------------------------------- On Tue, 9/15/15, Sunny Walker via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Subject: Re: [Dialogue] [Oe List ...] Death of Chris Holcombe To: "'George Holcombe'" <geowanda1@me.com>, "'ICA/OE List Serves'" <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 1:17 PM #yiv4957746780 #yiv4957746780 -- _filtered #yiv4957746780 {font-family:Helvetica;panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4;} _filtered #yiv4957746780 {font-family:Helvetica;panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4;} _filtered #yiv4957746780 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv4957746780 {font-family:Tahoma;panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;} #yiv4957746780 #yiv4957746780 p.yiv4957746780MsoNormal, #yiv4957746780 li.yiv4957746780MsoNormal, #yiv4957746780 div.yiv4957746780MsoNormal {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;} #yiv4957746780 a:link, #yiv4957746780 span.yiv4957746780MsoHyperlink {color:blue;text-decoration:underline;} #yiv4957746780 a:visited, #yiv4957746780 span.yiv4957746780MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple;text-decoration:underline;} #yiv4957746780 span.yiv4957746780apple-style-span {} #yiv4957746780 span.yiv4957746780EmailStyle18 {color:#1F497D;} #yiv4957746780 .yiv4957746780MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;} _filtered #yiv4957746780 {margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} #yiv4957746780 div.yiv4957746780WordSection1 {} #yiv4957746780 There are no words, only love. I will not be able to join the memorial, but will stand in awe of another jewel in Heaven’s crown.Sunny From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of George Holcombe via OE Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:25 AM To: ica/OE List Serves; ICA/OE List Serves Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Death of Chris Holcombe We lost our Son, Chris, Sunday to cancer. He was a grand human being, ask anyone who knew him and many of you did. Raised partially in a ghetto, in Asia, lived among Aboriginals in Australia. Studied Broadcasting out of High School. Dropped out of college twice. Learned trades, managed fast food restaurants. Self taught himself about computers and worked for several Hi Tech companies the last being Apple where he was employed throughout his illness. Had his own interview radio program on a local station. Was a photographer. SXSW being one of the events he shot, Had 2 sons and a granddaughter, and all this touches only the surface, and of course he was part of our community. Always one to lift the mood, be respectful and ask the next question. At his request, we will hold a Memorial Celebration of his life at the Wells Branch Community Center on Saturday, September 26. Thanks to everyone who have extended their condolences. We miss him deeply.George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 geowanda1@me.com "Whatever the problem, community is the answer. There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret Wheatley -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
George, Will you please post details regarding time and address for the memorial service when they're available? There are some second generation folks who hope to be able to attend, and I'd be glad to spread the word through our grapevine. Chris will be greatly missed among his 2G community! With love, Shelley On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 10:24 AM, George Holcombe via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
We lost our Son, Chris, Sunday to cancer. He was a grand human being, ask anyone who knew him and many of you did. Raised partially in a ghetto, in Asia, lived among Aboriginals in Australia. Studied Broadcasting out of High School. Dropped out of college twice. Learned trades, managed fast food restaurants. Self taught himself about computers and worked for several Hi Tech companies the last being Apple where he was employed throughout his illness. Had his own interview radio program on a local station. Was a photographer. SXSW being one of the events he shot, Had 2 sons and a granddaughter, and all this touches only the surface, and of course he was part of our community. Always one to lift the mood, be respectful and ask the next question. At his request, we will hold a Memorial Celebration of his life at the Wells Branch Community Center on Saturday, September 26. Thanks to everyone who have extended their condolences. We miss him deeply.
<https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153201825627476&set=a.10153157899872476.1073741841.674162475&type=1> George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 geowanda1@me.com
"Whatever the problem, community is the answer. There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret Wheatley
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Dear George and Wanda: We want to add our tribute to the many already received from other members of the Order Ecumenical. Our family grieves with yours at the loss of your son, Christopher. We witnessed that Chris and our daughter Lizann were loving partners for nearly eight years, including the last four as they struggled mightily with his cancer. Our grandchildren will sorely miss the presence of their joyful "Uncle Chris" at family gatherings; and the planet has lost a talented, learned, wise, and gentle soul. Peace, Jim and OliveAnn Slotta On Sep 15, 2015, at 8:24 AM, George Holcombe via OE wrote:
We lost our Son, Chris, Sunday to cancer. He was a grand human being, ask anyone who knew him and many of you did. Raised partially in a ghetto, in Asia, lived among Aboriginals in Australia. Studied Broadcasting out of High School. Dropped out of college twice. Learned trades, managed fast food restaurants. Self taught himself about computers and worked for several Hi Tech companies the last being Apple where he was employed throughout his illness. Had his own interview radio program on a local station. Was a photographer. SXSW being one of the events he shot, Had 2 sons and a granddaughter, and all this touches only the surface, and of course he was part of our community. Always one to lift the mood, be respectful and ask the next question. At his request, we will hold a Memorial Celebration of his life at the Wells Branch Community Center on Saturday, September 26. Thanks to everyone who have extended their condolences. We miss him deeply.
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Dawn Collins via Dialogue -
George Holcombe via Dialogue
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Jim & OliveAnn Slotta via Dialogue
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Joan via Dialogue
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Shelley Hahn via Dialogue
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Sunny Walker via Dialogue