Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was. Grace and Peace, Clare Whitney, Denver
I remember Colleen in Tonga during the Pacific Training School when I was there. A dear woman…will be missed by family and colleagues. It is a blessing that a time of the end of pain can come. Priscilla Wilson On Nov 22, 2012, at 10:57 PM, Clare Whitney wrote:
Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was.
Grace and Peace,
Clare Whitney, Denver _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
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I remember working with Colleen at Kemper too and the many conversations that we had, although I've forgotten all the details now and remember just her presence. Dharma --- On Fri, 11/23/12, Priscilla Wilson <Pris@TeamTechPress.com> wrote: From: Priscilla Wilson <Pris@TeamTechPress.com> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Colleen Birch Smith To: "Order Ecumenical Community" <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: Friday, November 23, 2012, 10:09 PM I remember Colleen in Tonga during the Pacific Training School when I was there. A dear woman…will be missed by family and colleagues. It is a blessing that a time of the end of pain can come. Priscilla Wilson On Nov 22, 2012, at 10:57 PM, Clare Whitney wrote: Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was. Grace and Peace, Clare Whitney, Denver_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net Priscilla Wilson TeamTech Press 913-432-2107 Pris@TeamTechPress.com www.TeamTechPress.com -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dear Clare, Thank you for weaving the threads of Colleen back into our community story. Over the years I've shared musings and laughter with Colleen. Please extend greetings and appreciation to her family. Grace and peace, Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: Clare Whitney To: OE Cc: MovementDir@aol.com Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 10:57 PM Subject: [Oe List ...] Colleen Birch Smith Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was. Grace and Peace, Clare Whitney, Denver ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Indeed, we give thanks for the full and completed life of dear Colleen. We never had the treat of an "assignment" with her, but will long remember her gracious, smiling presence at the welcoming/registration table for our OE Reunion 2000 in Vail. Her life was surely one of adventure, courage and service. Joe and Marilyn Marilyn R. Crocker, Ed.D 123 Sanborn Rd West Newfield, ME 04095 From: oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Clare Whitney Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 10:57 PM To: OE Cc: MovementDir@aol.com Subject: [Oe List ...] Colleen Birch Smith Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was. Grace and Peace, Clare Whitney, Denver
Thanks so much, Clare for helping to keep us aware of our lives and our life together. Though I never knew Colleen well, I do remember that she worked hard with you Denver folks on the 2000 reunion in Vale. We are still grateful for that event. Grace and Peace, Doris Hahn On Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 2:28 PM, Marilyn Crocker <marilyncrocker@juno.com>wrote:
Indeed, we give thanks for the full and completed life of dear Colleen. We never had the treat of an “assignment” with her, but will long remember her gracious, smiling presence at the welcoming/registration table for our OE Reunion 2000 in Vail. Her life was surely one of adventure, courage and service.****
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Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was.****
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Dear Clare, Thank you for sharing the news about Colleen. I knew from previous posts that she was quite ill, so was not surprised at the news. My most vivid contact with Colleen was the monthly sessions I had with her during the 9+ months we were both in the Gay Luce Mystery School in northern CA. When we spent one session on the Big Island in Hawaii, she and I were roommates. I so enjoyed her sense of humor and her big smile. Also she was on the ICA staff in Tonga when our daughter Karyn, was there on her 9th grade deployment. What a beautiful spirit and a hard worker! In caring community, Carol On Nov 22, 2012, at 7:57 PM, Clare Whitney wrote:
Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was.
Grace and Peace,
Clare Whitney, Denver _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
I thank you, Clare and Ken for your visits and care for Colleen. your notes of her life's journey are greatly appreciated. I remember her smile and rosy cheeks - a sign of LIFE for the world! Love, Nancy On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM, Clare Whitney <cla9ken8@ecentral.com>wrote:
** Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was.
Grace and Peace,
Clare Whitney, Denver
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I thank you, Clare and Ken for your visits and care for Colleen. your notes of her life's journey are greatly appreciated. I remember her smile and rosy cheeks - a sign of LIFE for the world! Love, Nancy On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM, Clare Whitney <cla9ken8@ecentral.com>wrote:
** Colleen Birth Smith left this life Thanksgiving afternoon in Moab Utah where she had lived for several years near her son and his family. She and her husband, Victor, came to the community from Salt Lake City where they were in the religious house. They went to Cusak, WA when the project began there and she worked as a Vista volunteer. Victor died in 1980. In 1982 she took assignment to Samoa and then to Tonga, returning in 1985 and living in Denver. She moved to Moab several years ago to be near family. She has been sick for some time and while there is sorrow on our part that she has left us, we also rejoice that her earthly pain is over. She leaves two sons and a daughter and many colleagues who remember her keen understanding and her passion for justice wherever she was.
Grace and Peace,
Clare Whitney, Denver
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Nancy Lanphear -
Priscilla Wilson