Bob died of stage four stomach cancer with which he was diagnosed in early January 2018 Martha
On Mar 18, 2018, at 10:45 PM, E B via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
I hope it is appropriate to ask, if not please forgive me. But does anybody know how Bob died or cause of death? I never heard he was sick.
Elsa Batica Minneapolis, MN
On Sunday, March 11, 2018, 12:48:46 PM CDT, Sherwood Shankland via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Tall Bob, Strong Bob, Steady Bob, Warm Bob – Thanks Bob for the many mysterious facets of your being and your fierce commitment to our community. In you we witnessed a profound resolve to guard the spirit dimension while building models and practical plans to care for us along the way.
In the 60’s in the Cleveland Metro I was a fellow engineer who watched in awe as Bob and Jack Gilles led the charge to be first teachers of the Religious Studies One (RS-1) weekend seminar and onward to help invent the Local Church Experiment of congregational renewal and service to local neighborhoods. Like Bob and Jack I eventually walked away from a budding engineering career and lashed my personal and family journey to the Order Ecumenical. What a great wild ride we have enjoyed together.
Blessings all around to the Rafos family as they with us grieve and celebrate the completed life a man who was a spirit mentor, a tough love colleague and a great guy.
Journey on Bob, Journey on. / Sherwood and Eunice.
From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Ken Fisher via OE Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2018 7:10 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Ken Fisher <kenfisher1942@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] [Dialogue] Bob Rafos
With deepest gratitude for you, Bob - and all those you nurtured in 'the way', and on 'the way'.
Ken Fisher
On Mar 9, 2018, at 11:55 PM, Dawn Collins via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Happy final transition to a man of stalwart spirit whom could be depended upon to ensure a liveable environment at "Base Camp One" on North Sheridan and Lawrence.
Journey on Rafoses into a future blessed with Comfort and Love.
Grace&Peace,
Dawn Collins
We love the Creator-Source because the Source-Creator loved us first.
- 1 John 4:19
On Friday, March 9, 2018, 3:15:43 PM MST, Alan Gammel via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Serving with Bob on the ICA Board was an honor and a privilege. My condolences to the family. He was truly a wise and spiritual man.
On Mar 9, 2018 1:39 PM, Elsa Batica via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Sandy and family,
I am so sad to hear of Bob’s passing. So many memories of encounters with him.
I am so glad we reconnected with you both when Bob and I served on the ICA-USA board of directors.
Sending you our love and prayers. His memories will live on. May he Rest In Peace.
Elsa and Addi Batica
St Paul, MN
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On Mar 9, 2018, at 12:07 PM, John Epps via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Some lives are hard to celebrate their completion, and Bob's is certainly one. We worked together 7 years in Chicago, first on the west side and then in what is now Greenrise. Bob as head of Management Centrum showed remarkable skill in keeping things running smoothly. It earned him the nickname "Nails." In addition to his practical expertise, he was also a real theologian. ..I just found a letter to him written in 1985 responding to one from him that resembled the writings of St. Augustine. As many have said, he was a spirit giant, and when he sat at the head of the table in the Lumumba Room at the 10PM meetings in Greenrise, he provided a presence of practical confidence amidst the chaos.
Condolences to Sandy, the family, and to all of us who had the privilege of knowing Bob.
John Epps
On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 10:20 AM, Randy Williams via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
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.
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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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