Our first ‘overseas’ assignment was in the Kobe House (Later Osaka) with Justin and Del Morrill. We arrived young, and with Carol pregnant with John, our first child. We had so much to learn. Justin and Del were open, caring, and wonderful teachers. They introduced us to Japan with all its complexities and misunderstandings, and helped us become engaged with patience and warmth. They shared their own perplexities as well as the friendships they had developed. And we learned to tell the taxi drivers, ‘Hai, koko desu’ when we arrived at the house! Bill and Carol Schlesinger El Paso, Texas From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Caperton via OE Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:32 AM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Elizabeth Caperton <elizabeth@ehcaperton.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] Justin Morrill The Morrill family has asked me to share the following about Justin’s death. "Justin Irving Morrill died yesterday, October 26, at the age of 92. What a grand human he was! Pianist, husband, pastor, father, world changer and traveler, idealist, spiritual seeker, handyman, gardener, chef, fund raiser of many millions for education and Community Health Care, supporter of the arts, grandfather and great grandfather and, most of all, a wise counselor. He was all that and more. We are celebrating a life well lived. We have not yet set plans for a memorial but will communicate them when we do. Del’s address is 7290 Rosemount Circle, Apt 112 Tacoma 98465 She also can communicate pretty well via text and phone, less on email. (253) 365-1321 Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, The Morrill Family" -- 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