On Jun 26, 2020, at 12:16 PM, Beret Griffith via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

In thanks for the life of John Epps

In appreciation for life changing conversations

To hear him again through his writings....doorways, always doorways.

An offering from another writer...

Praying

by Mary Oliver

 

It doesn’t have to be

the blue iris, it could be

weeds in a vacant lot, or a few

small stones; just

pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don’t try

to make them elaborate, this isn’t

a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which

another voice may speak.

John's work as General Editor for the Bending History books - a gift to all.

On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 11:41 AM Sarah H. Buss via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Blessings in transition to you, John, and to you, Ann.
Sarah 


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 26, 2020, at 10:11 AM, Jack Gilles via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
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> Ann,
> 
> I want to join with my colleagues and the hosts of people who ever encountered John. He was the bearer or the wisdom of profound living, he was the presence of one who served and his love was boundless. May he rest, in a Journey completed in embracing the Mystery. May God bless him and comfort you. I miss him. Thank you John. 
> 
> Peace,
> 
> Jack
> 
>> On Jun 26, 2020, at 8:11 AM, John Epps via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
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>> Dear Communion of Saints,
>> 
>> John's earthly existence was completed on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020.
>> 
>> His last words were "thank you," the same words he wrote to you on June 9 in his brief comments, "Thanks for the memories."
>> 
>> For five days we were privileged to be in the lovely Denver Hospice which enveloped us with grace and compassion.
>> 
>> I am grateful for your many comments of appreciation for John in response to his "Last Collegium."  
>> 
>> His remains will be interred at the Montview Presbyterian Church Columbarium in Denver.
>> 
>> Grace and Peace,
>> 
>> Ann
>> 
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