Rich memories of Jack have been rushing in all day. It was indeed the deeps of the world of spirit which ignited his passion and where he preferred to dwell. In recent years, he was synthesizing the profound connections across the New Religious Mode, the Other World, the Profound Humanness work and maybe more. I found that an impressive but daunting task; being Jack, he was on fire about it.

A favorite memory is of him convening and opening the Millennial Order Reunion in Denver to fulfill a promise made to Lyn Matthews Edwards. His commitment to his beloved Judy's quality of life over her last years was something to behold. Many thanks to his devoted Litibu community of care who assured his ability to live out his final chapter in his "place just right."

Jack has now indeed "mounted up on wings as eagles." I'm thinking we will continue to receive messages from him.

On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 3:27 PM Robertson Work via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Jack was assigned to the Indiahoma HDP when our family was reassigned to Jamaica. Much later, I enjoyed working on the ICA archives with Jack. I loved his passion, self confidence, and total commitment to world service. I was touched by the way he cared for his wife as she declined. In his final years, he continued working on a Wayside Inn in Litibu. I miss his physical presence and know that his words and deeds will continue to touch many lives.  

Robertson Work

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My first encounter with Jack was on a small team in Summer 1970, working on the tactical system for renewing the local church.  I was just out of university, planning to join the Order in the fall when I would start teaching school.  Jack was a very rational team leader with firm opinions.  One day we were assigned to the preschool. What an adventure.  I saw an entirely new side of Jack and appreciated him in a different way after that day.

Journey on is an appropriate send-out, Joan. 

Jo Nelson

On Nov 29, 2023, at 1:29 PM, Martha Laird via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

I, too, came out of the Cleveland region with Jack and spent many hours in other locations with him, including Chicago. Every hour spent was a delight.

Martha (Laird)

On Nov 29, 2023, at 1:18 PM, Joan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:



You never forget your first RS1 teacher so I can never forget Jack.  We both came out of the Cleveland Region.  We have journeyed together, shoulder to shoulder for many years.  Journey on.

Joan Knutson

On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 04:56:07 AM MST, Terry Bergdall via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Jack died peacefully early this morning and, according to his strongest wises, at his home at the Litibu EcoVillage in Mexico. 

Grace and Peace,

Terry Bergdall

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