Dear Sandy, Sharon, and other family of Bob Rafos, My condolences to each of you. I am so saddened by the loss of Bob. I got to know him during his years on the ICA Board, during my tenure. What a gift he was! His spirit radiated through his thoughts and actions. I have some photos of him I took at board events that I will look for and forward to you. You will see his generous spirit radiating through his smile. May your love carry you through this transition, Cheryl Kartes Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2018 04:55:57 +0000 (UTC) From: Dawn Collins <collinsdawn747@yahoo.com> 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 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 Bobs 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 BaticaSt Paul, MN 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. 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 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 -----Original Message----- From: oe-request <oe-request@lists.wedgeblade.net> To: oe <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Sat, Mar 10, 2018 12:15 am Subject: OE Digest, Vol 72, Issue 21