Dear Colleagues, I received a call from Martha Dempster and Leah Early, sharing the news of Don's death. Just the night before the phone call, I had a dream of Don and Fred. Their images were strong but when or where this event of the dream was, I've lost it. However, Don's image has since come again in such strong ways. Don's mountain climbing stories continue to flow through my memory, stories about life that came from his climbs, and the drama that he provided in telling the tales. His voice, he loved to sing, I share that passion! One other very strong memory, Don, along with Regine Izerta from the Cleveland House back in 1970, was assigned ( perhaps self-assigned) to encourage our family to intern in the Cleveland House. We had already decided to do so but not until fall of 1971, making the Academy our preparatory activity in January 1971. Don, and Claudia continued to play a significant role in the life of the Lanphear family as so many of us showed up in the Seattle area after the late 80's. Thank you Don! with love, Nancy On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 12:06 PM Ken Fisher via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
"His humor provided much relief to remind us all not to take ourselves too seriously.” Lynda and John
On the ’69 cross-Canada RS1 trip under Don’s leadership, we had just finished an RS1 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with the Sisters of Notre Dame (?). We were all in a circle holding hands and the mother superior was saying a prayer. My right hand was in Don’s left hand. In the midst of this solemnity, with his middle finger in my palm, Don tickled me.
Shocking indeed! What a man!!!
Hugs for Kristen & Mark.
Ken
On Aug 26, 2018, at 2:25 PM, Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
His humor provided much relief to remind us all not to take ourselves too seriously. His laugh was infectious. So grateful for his caring and wise leadership. Care and peace to his family. Also Grace and Peace! Lynda and John
*From: *OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of OE List < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> *Reply-To: *OE List <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> *Date: *Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 8:23 AM *To: *OE List <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> *Cc: *Dharmalingam Vinasithamby <dvinasithamby@yahoo.com> *Subject: *[Oe List ...] Don Cramer
Dear Colleagues,
Just learnt that Don passed away on Friday. Kristen Cramer had mentioned it on her Facebook which someone forwarded to me. Another veteran of our community has left - I remember working with him in India, teaching in the ITIs and in the Philippines. I will remember his passion and enthusiasm.
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