Hi Evelyn, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May you be comforted by the warm memories you shared. Love and prayers, Elsa & Addi Batica St Paul, MN Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 7, 2017, at 9:27 AM, H. A. Tillinghast via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Evelyn, I looked at the Cal-Nev Conference Journal for Fresno and didn’t recognize any EI related clergy. I did remember Braxton Combs, who lives in Stockton. Here is his contact info. combsxing@aol.com Res: (209) 466-5752 I hope this can be of help. I don’t know how Brax’s health is.

Grace and Peace

Bud Tillinghast

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On 7 Sep 2017, at 3:14 pm, Evelyn Kurihara Philbrook via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Dear Colleagues in Faith and Mission,

Martha Haruko Hirose Kurihara, better known as Martie, ended her journey on earth peacefully at 2:15 A.M.September 6, 2017 at Hines Hospice, Fresno, CA after being admitted on Tuesday. She was an ICA and EI supporter and was part of the Fresno Cadre under the San Francisco Region. She had all the books we read, the Red Book, the Other World Charts, and recruited and enabled many RSI in the San Joaquin Valley and in California. She traveled to Chicago for summer programs and supported and participated in the movement as best she could while raising four children, of whom one is Evelyn Kurihara Philbrook still in the ICA.

Public viewing will be this Sunday, Sept. 10th at 4:00-7:00 at Wallin Funeral Home, Sanger.

The First United Methodist Church, Sanger is sharing a pastor, Rev. Neal Harris with Reedley. I do not know him and have not met yet. We are looking for minister who knew about EI in the Fresno Area. If you know anyone, please let me know. We are hoping to hold a service on Monday afternoon, Sept. 11th.

Grace and Peace,

Evelyn USA cell: 559-240-5666

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Dear Evelyn, Thankyou for sharing this sad news. I will be making my prayers for the special times of Sunday and Monday when your beloved Mum is given back to Mystery in a celebration of joy and deepest love. I pray for your inner peace and courage to journey on, journey on. With love from Isobel and the colleagues here. God is with us and we are not alone. Sent from my iPhone

On 8 Sep 2017, at 6:58 am, Judi White via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Evelyn, My heart is with yours I know you will miss your Motherdearly The only tine I met her was at your wedding. She brought shrimp and rice and guided me in preparing it traditionally. There was way to much ruce; but she was very happy with it and that is what matters most. May she continue in pace. Judi

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On Sep 7, 2017 4:13 PM, "Jack Gilles via OE" <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Dear Evelyn,

I remember your speaking about your mom shortly after meeting you. I never had the chance to know her, but she sounds like a wonderful woman. My prayers are for you and the rest of the family. I know you will have a profound celebration of her completed life.

Grace and Peace,

Jack

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On Sep 7, 2017, at 09:14, Evelyn Kurihara Philbrook via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Dear Colleagues in Faith and Mission,

Martha Haruko Hirose Kurihara, better known as Martie, ended her journey on earth peacefully at 2:15 A.M.September 6, 2017 at Hines Hospice, Fresno, CA after being admitted on Tuesday. She was an ICA and EI supporter and was part of the Fresno Cadre under the San Francisco Region. She had all the books we read, the Red Book, the Other World Charts, and recruited and enabled many RSI in the San Joaquin Valley and in California. She traveled to Chicago for summer programs and supported and participated in the movement as best she could while raising four children, of whom one is Evelyn Kurihara Philbrook still in the ICA.

Public viewing will be this Sunday, Sept. 10th at 4:00-7:00 at Wallin Funeral Home, Sanger.

The First United Methodist Church, Sanger is sharing a pastor, Rev. Neal Harris with Reedley. I do not know him and have not met yet. We are looking for minister who knew about EI in the Fresno Area. If you know anyone, please let me know. We are hoping to hold a service on Monday afternoon, Sept. 11th.

Grace and Peace,

Evelyn USA cell: 559-240-5666

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Martie was married to Lloyd Kurihara in 1950 and has four children: Paul, Evelyn, Linda and Janis. She has 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Martie was adopted by her daughter-in-law Teresita’s family, the Almanza’s, here in Sanger. By association the most recent “grandson” who came to read books to grandma was Nicholas Castellanos, who referred to her as “little grandma”. Tere’s sister, Mary Magallon, is the actual grandma and Evie is his mother. Yolanda Almanza’s family joined with the Kuriharas to form a very strong bond. Martie graduated with honors from California State University of Fresno on Jan 26, 1968, Summa Cum Laude, Top Ten of her Class. Martha received her Master of Arts in English, June 17, 1976. Martie was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Sanger and lived in Sanger since 1987. She worked with curriculum design and the vacation bible school for many years She was in the choir and the Sunshine singers. She was the lay representative for the congregation at the United Methodist Conference for several years. Martie was always a woman of spirit. She loved books and words. She was a librarian one year living in Reedley before Paul was born. There is a story about Uncle Ernie, he wanted her to read the funnies on Sunday as a child and that was her first memory of reading. She would even read cereal boxes at the breakfast table. Martie could quote the Bible, Chaucer or Shakespeare. She could tell you the scientific names of animals, trees and plants. Living was an opportunity to learn. Martie was very nearsighted and did not receive glasses until she was 12 years old in the Internment Camp for Japanese Americans. Before glasses, she took the challenge of going to the blackboard, reading all the information, memorizing it and going back to her desk to write it down. This created an almost photographic memory. The world of books and nature opened to her with her new vision. She restarted the Wilson School PTA with the help of Mrs. Lomeli and Mrs. Cardinas while Mr. Argelben was principal until Mr. Kirchner became a principal. After she had taught school for several years, she represented the teachers to negotiate salaries and benefits. She was not afraid to speak at school board meetings for what she felt was right. She taught 7thth grade English at Washington Jr. High School for Sanger Unified School District from 1968 –1989 and later tutored Adult Education Independent Studies one on one for Reedley Jr. College. All students at Washington, including Linda and Tere, that had grammar from Mrs. Kurihara could recite the following 23 linking verbs: Am, Are, Is, Was, Were, Be, Being, Been. Can, Could, Shall, Should, Will, Would, May, Might, Must, Have, Has, Had, Did, Do, Does. She focused on young students who moved from childhood to adulthood and believed they could learn and learning was power for their future. She had hope and believed everyone she met could succeed and overcome any barrier. In her last of year of teaching, she rose to the challenge of tutoring Cambodian students after school, because she felt, they were just like her parents, who depended on the children to speak English so they could make it in life. She believed that every person has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness regardless of gender, color, race, or religion. In her final years Jonathan, Teresita and Paul Kurihara cared for Martie as a true labor of love. We thank them for giving Martie the chance to live in dignity at home and the compassion to transit in peace. We are so grateful to everyone who helped Martie in Sanger, during her twilight years, but especially to the Almanza family, each and every one. Jim Wiegel 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 Tel. 011-623-936-8671 or 011-623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. Ernest Hemingway

A Joy to read this Obituary of a life well lived. Thankyou Jim, In peace and love Isobel Bishop Sent from my iPhone

On 16 Sep 2017, at 1:47 am, James Wiegel via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Martie was married to Lloyd Kurihara in 1950 and has four children: Paul, Evelyn, Linda and Janis. She has 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Martie was adopted by her daughter-in-law Teresita’s family, the Almanza’s, here in Sanger. By association the most recent “grandson” who came to read books to grandma was Nicholas Castellanos, who referred to her as “little grandma”. Tere’s sister, Mary Magallon, is the actual grandma and Evie is his mother. Yolanda Almanza’s family joined with the Kuriharas to form a very strong bond.

Martie graduated with honors from California State University of Fresno on Jan 26, 1968, Summa Cum Laude, Top Ten of her Class. Martha received her Master of Arts in English, June 17, 1976.

Martie was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Sanger and lived in Sanger since 1987. She worked with curriculum design and the vacation bible school for many years She was in the choir and the Sunshine singers. She was the lay representative for the congregation at the United Methodist Conference for several years. Martie was always a woman of spirit.

She loved books and words. She was a librarian one year living in Reedley before Paul was born. There is a story about Uncle Ernie, he wanted her to read the funnies on Sunday as a child and that was her first memory of reading. She would even read cereal boxes at the breakfast table. Martie could quote the Bible, Chaucer or Shakespeare. She could tell you the scientific names of animals, trees and plants. Living was an opportunity to learn.

Martie was very nearsighted and did not receive glasses until she was 12 years old in the Internment Camp for Japanese Americans. Before glasses, she took the challenge of going to the blackboard, reading all the information, memorizing it and going back to her desk to write it down. This created an almost photographic memory. The world of books and nature opened to her with her new vision.

She restarted the Wilson School PTA with the help of Mrs. Lomeli and Mrs. Cardinas while Mr. Argelben was principal until Mr. Kirchner became a principal. After she had taught school for several years, she represented the teachers to negotiate salaries and benefits. She was not afraid to speak at school board meetings for what she felt was right.

She taught 7thth grade English at Washington Jr. High School for Sanger Unified School District from 1968 –1989 and later tutored Adult Education Independent Studies one on one for Reedley Jr. College. All students at Washington, including Linda and Tere, that had grammar from Mrs. Kurihara could recite the following 23 linking verbs: Am, Are, Is, Was, Were, Be, Being, Been. Can, Could, Shall, Should, Will, Would, May, Might, Must, Have, Has, Had, Did, Do, Does.

She focused on young students who moved from childhood to adulthood and believed they could learn and learning was power for their future. She had hope and believed everyone she met could succeed and overcome any barrier.

In her last of year of teaching, she rose to the challenge of tutoring Cambodian students after school, because she felt, they were just like her parents, who depended on the children to speak English so they could make it in life.

She believed that every person has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness regardless of gender, color, race, or religion.

In her final years Jonathan, Teresita and Paul Kurihara cared for Martie as a true labor of love. We thank them for giving Martie the chance to live in dignity at home and the compassion to transit in peace. We are so grateful to everyone who helped Martie in Sanger, during her twilight years, but especially to the Almanza family, each and every one.

Jim Wiegel 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 Tel. 011-623-936-8671 or 011-623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com

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