Dear George and Wanda. Thank you for the opportunity to share a long ago memory. It was in December of 1974 and Rebecca and I were assigned to the Kemper Building. Since both of our parents (George Yost and Russell Moon) were ministers we had chosen to select a 3rd Party to perform our wedding ceremony and we chose George Holcombe. We had planned our Wedding Date to be a part of a Global Meeting that was being held at the Kemper building. I cannot recall what the event was but the majority of the priors from around the globe were assembled for that event and so we piggybacked our wedding celebration as part of that Global Meeting. We had invited our family to come to Chicago to be a part of the festivities. Everything was going along as planned until George and Wanda invited us to come to their room a couple of days before the wedding at which time George, being a bit of a prankster, announced that he would not marry us. I can remember feeling stunned, but then he added that Joseph Matthews wanted to perform the service. I then remember feeling terrified. Anyway, that was how our adventure as a married couple began. Thanks again George for all of the ceremonies you have conducted over the years, baptisms, weddings, funerals as well as everyday ministering to those in need. Attached is a photo from 1974 at our rehearsal dinner.

From Left to right is George Yost, David Yost, Wanda, George, Rebecca Moon, Russell Moon [image: George And Wanda Holcombe.jpeg] I also sent this message directly to Wanda to share with George

On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 8:07 AM Priscilla Wilson via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

When I think of George Holcombe I have many memories…but the incident that comes to my mind first is one evening when he called our house to talk with Rodney. He chatted about pipe tobacco for a bit and then asked Rodney if he would think of going to Australia with a bunch of folks. Rodney thought that sounded interesting so he asked when they were thinking of going. “Tomorrow afternoon.” was George’s reply. Rodney gulped and said, “let me think about that a minute.” He turned to me and asked what I thought. I gulped and commented that that sounded great. So Rodney said, “Yes” to George. They sent someone out to our house to pick up Rodney’s passport so they could fly out to the west coast early morning and try to get Rodney an Australian visa. The next morning Rodney goes to work with his suitcase. He gets his office set up and then goes in to see his boss. He asks if he can take two or three weeks off. His boss wants to know to where…and when. Rodney confesses that he is talking about Australia and this afternoon. The boss gulps and says he guesses that would be alright, "Priscilla will have a great time.” “Oh, Priscilla isn’t going.” The boss gulps again…and says he guesses all will be ok. That trip to Oombulgurri’s Consult changed Rodney’s life…he discovered that local folk out in the middle of nowhere knew what they needed…they just weren’t sure how to get there. George is a wonderful man…one of the best.

Priscilla H Wilson pris@teamtechpress.com www.teamtechpress.com

On Jul 26, 2020, at 12:32 AM, John & Robyn Hutchinson via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Dear Wanda and George It has been a privilege to be part of the spirit movement with you, as mentors and colleagues, both in Australia, India and the USA over 50 years. We hope you enjoy our Indigenous Other World paintings as much as we do, ..painted by an Aboriginal friend, Roger Shannon Uluru, 30 years a go for us. Journey on Journey on Journey on!

Grace and Peace, John and Robyn Hutchinson

*From:* OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> *On Behalf Of *Timothy Wegner via OE *Sent:* Sunday, 26 July 2020 7:46 AM *To:* Order Ecumenical Community <OE@lists.wedgeblade.net>; Colleague Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> *Cc:* Timothy Wegner <tim@tswegner.net> *Subject:* [Oe List ...] Living Memorial for George Holcombe NOW

Wanda asked me to post this on OE and DIALOGUE

Tim

On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 4:39 PM Holcombe Wanda <wandah70@gmail.com> wrote:

*Living Memorial for George Holcombe NOW*

One of George’s greatest pleasures in life was sharing & hearing stories about other people. He built his life around understanding diverse cultures and caring for others. We would like to honor this by asking YOU to participate in Creating a LIVING MEMORIAL by sharing your favorite memories of George so we can share these with him NOW.

George has been battling Pancreatic Cancer for almost 3 years. He has chosen to begin his last life’s Journey with the care of Hospice & family.

Please send a voice message, text, email and photos to George through Wanda or by posting on George’s Facebook or send via regular mail. The Family will read, show or play it to him....time is of the essence to receive your response🦋🌠

Please include: *Your Name * How you know George * Share a story about George and the experience you had with him *Share photos 😇 Grace & Peace Wanda & George Holcombe 201 East 17th Street Georgetown TX 78626 Wanda Cell: 512-619-3469 Email: wandah70@gmail.com

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