Celebrating the life of Jonathan Troxel
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel
Dearest Karen and Jim, I have already written to you and Liz, and know that everyone will write to you, but had to write to you again after receiving your message demonstrating such strength and wisdom, as well as your hurt and loss. Yes, this life and death are such mysteries of love. When I lost Mary twenty years ago, it was the hardest thing that had ever happened to me. We know that every one of us will die but it is still hard to let go. I can't imagine the shock if one of my sons died suddenly. It helps me to remember that everything and everyone is impermanent and interdependent. That's TWLI. All we can do is say yes and treat everyone with as much kindness as we can muster. Jonathan's words and deeds will continue to touch many lives. On Facebook, I could always feel his big heart and kindness. I am holding you in my heart in your grief and gratitude, dearest friends, Rob Robertson Work Books and bio<https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF> Blogsite<https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/> Substack newsletter<https://robertsonwork.substack.com/p/a-conversation-about-compassionate> Videos and articles<https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/author/robertson-work/> ________________________________ From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:18 PM To: ICA Dialogue <Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>; OE Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Karen Snyder <karen.snyder10@gmail.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] Celebrating the life of Jonathan Troxel Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel
Dear Karen, Jim and Elizabeth, Your email about the death of Jonathan takes our breath away. So sudden. We are so sorry to read this news. We didn't know Jonathan, but we do know, that being part of the Troxel family, he was a good man. How interconnected life is--what happens in Canada related to climate change, does not stay in Canada or anywhere else. It affects all of us in unfortunate ways. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your son and husband. May the Presence of the Eternal, the support of family, friends and colleagues, and the legacy of the Jonathan's life and love be a source of comfort, inspiration, hope and peace now and in the days to come. Grace and peace,blessings and love~ Carleton and Ellie elliestock@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> To: ICA Dialogue <Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>; OE Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Karen Snyder <karen.snyder10@gmail.com> Sent: Thu, Jun 8, 2023 1:18 pm Subject: [Oe List ...] Celebrating the life of Jonathan Troxel Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dear Karen and Jim, I was deeply shocked and saddened when Ed Feldman posted that Jonathan had completed his life on FB. Although, I honestly don't remember Jonathan from my Order years, and I don't know if he and my Anthony ever crossed paths as Order youth. But, I do remember him from when you hosted the ICA Board at your home a few years back. I particularly remember how easily he and I slipped into conversation and laughter as if we had known each other for a long time. In reading your account of how dear his Order memories were to him, I now understand. I think it was a recognition of and appreciation for the bond shared because of Order:Ecumenical values and experiences. With gratitude for Jonathan's life, I send prayers and condolences to you both. Hugs!!♥️🙏🏽 Joyce On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
So sorry!! I saw Jonathan and Elizabeth almost daily on FaceBook. Such joy and love they sent around with pictures to prove it! Burning Candle | | | | | | | | | | | Burning Candle | | | Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 01:01:20 PM MST, Joyce Sloan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Dear Karen and Jim, I was deeply shocked and saddened when Ed Feldman posted that Jonathan had completed his life on FB. Although, I honestly don't remember Jonathan from my Order years, and I don't know if he and my Anthony ever crossed paths as Order youth. But, I do remember him from when you hosted the ICA Board at your home a few years back. I particularly remember how easily he and I slipped into conversation and laughter as if we had known each other for a long time. In reading your account of how dear his Order memories were to him, I now understand. I think it was a recognition of and appreciation for the bond shared because of Order:Ecumenical values and experiences. With gratitude for Jonathan's life, I send prayers and condolences to you both. Hugs!!♥️🙏🏽 Joyce On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dear Karen, Jim and Elizabeth, Paul and I just now read your note Karen. We hear of Jonathan's death with deep sadness. Paul mentioned Jonathan watching him paint the Uptown Mural on the wall across from the ICA at Sheridan and Lawrence. Jonathan then shared his delight in painting by numbers with Paul. Both men had been captured by the "art spirit." We interacted with Johathan and met you, Elizabeth, on occasions we were at events when we were visiting Jim and Karen as they hosted ICA board members, folks working with the ICA Global Archives Team and we even watched a few football games together. May you gather in close within the circle of care and love surrounding you at this difficult time. With love, Beret and Paul On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM Joyce Sloan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Karen and Jim, I was deeply shocked and saddened when Ed Feldman posted that Jonathan had completed his life on FB. Although, I honestly don't remember Jonathan from my Order years, and I don't know if he and my Anthony ever crossed paths as Order youth. But, I do remember him from when you hosted the ICA Board at your home a few years back. I particularly remember how easily he and I slipped into conversation and laughter as if we had known each other for a long time.
In reading your account of how dear his Order memories were to him, I now understand. I think it was a recognition of and appreciation for the bond shared because of Order:Ecumenical values and experiences.
With gratitude for Jonathan's life, I send prayers and condolences to you both. Hugs!!♥️🙏🏽
Joyce
On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
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Grief. Bill and Carol Schlesinger From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Sarah H. Buss via OE Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 3:28 PM To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Sarah H. Buss <shbuss@me.com> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Celebrating the life of Jonathan Troxel Shocking and how so very very sad. I can now only vaguely remember Jonathan as a little toddler, so sweet, so cute. My heart is so touched and saddened by this news. My arms open to you both, as we go back so far. Blessings and comfort to you both and to Elizabeth. May the three of you gently find your way forward as you process this sudden and what has to be, overwhelming loss. Love and kindness, Sarah Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2023, at 3:44 PM, Beret Griffith via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> > wrote: Dear Karen, Jim and Elizabeth, Paul and I just now read your note Karen. We hear of Jonathan's death with deep sadness. Paul mentioned Jonathan watching him paint the Uptown Mural on the wall across from the ICA at Sheridan and Lawrence. Jonathan then shared his delight in painting by numbers with Paul. Both men had been captured by the "art spirit." We interacted with Johathan and met you, Elizabeth, on occasions we were at events when we were visiting Jim and Karen as they hosted ICA board members, folks working with the ICA Global Archives Team and we even watched a few football games together. May you gather in close within the circle of care and love surrounding you at this difficult time. With love, Beret and Paul On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM Joyce Sloan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> > wrote: Dear Karen and Jim, I was deeply shocked and saddened when Ed Feldman posted that Jonathan had completed his life on FB. Although, I honestly don't remember Jonathan from my Order years, and I don't know if he and my Anthony ever crossed paths as Order youth. But, I do remember him from when you hosted the ICA Board at your home a few years back. I particularly remember how easily he and I slipped into conversation and laughter as if we had known each other for a long time. In reading your account of how dear his Order memories were to him, I now understand. I think it was a recognition of and appreciation for the bond shared because of Order:Ecumenical values and experiences. With gratitude for Jonathan's life, I send prayers and condolences to you both. Hugs!!♥️🙏🏽 Joyce On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> > wrote: Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. 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Jim and Karen - Feeling your lose and shock at how sudden it all happened. May you find strength inside and among us. Wendell On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 5:53 PM Bill Schlesinger via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Grief.
Bill and Carol Schlesinger
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Shocking and how so very very sad. I can now only vaguely remember Jonathan as a little toddler, so sweet, so cute. My heart is so touched and saddened by this news. My arms open to you both, as we go back so far. Blessings and comfort to you both and to Elizabeth. May the three of you gently find your way forward as you process this sudden and what has to be, overwhelming loss.
Love and kindness,
Sarah
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On Jun 8, 2023, at 3:44 PM, Beret Griffith via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Karen, Jim and Elizabeth,
Paul and I just now read your note Karen. We hear of Jonathan's death with deep sadness. Paul mentioned Jonathan watching him paint the Uptown Mural on the wall across from the ICA at Sheridan and Lawrence. Jonathan then shared his delight in painting by numbers with Paul. Both men had been captured by the "art spirit." We interacted with Johathan and met you, Elizabeth, on occasions we were at events when we were visiting Jim and Karen as they hosted ICA board members, folks working with the ICA Global Archives Team and we even watched a few football games together.
May you gather in close within the circle of care and love surrounding you at this difficult time.
With love, Beret and Paul
On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM Joyce Sloan via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Karen and Jim,
I was deeply shocked and saddened when Ed Feldman posted that Jonathan had completed his life on FB. Although, I honestly don't remember Jonathan from my Order years, and I don't know if he and my Anthony ever crossed paths as Order youth. But, I do remember him from when you hosted the ICA Board at your home a few years back. I particularly remember how easily he and I slipped into conversation and laughter as if we had known each other for a long time.
In reading your account of how dear his Order memories were to him, I now understand. I think it was a recognition of and appreciation for the bond shared because of Order:Ecumenical values and experiences.
With gratitude for Jonathan's life, I send prayers and condolences to you both. Hugs!!♥️🙏🏽
Joyce
On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel
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Dear Karen and Jim, I didn't know Jonathan, but I do know the experience of losing a "child". It has been more than 21 years since Suzanne died, and I remember her every day with gratitude for all she taught me. May you be comforted and comfort one another. Jann On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 3:58 PM Nancy Lanphear via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
On Jun 8, 2023, at 3:14 PM, Wendell Refior via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Jim and Karen - Feeling your lose and shock at how sudden it all happened. May you find strength inside and among us. Wendell
On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 5:53 PM Bill Schlesinger via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Grief.
Bill and Carol Schlesinger
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Shocking and how so very very sad. I can now only vaguely remember Jonathan as a little toddler, so sweet, so cute. My heart is so touched and saddened by this news. My arms open to you both, as we go back so far. Blessings and comfort to you both and to Elizabeth. May the three of you gently find your way forward as you process this sudden and what has to be, overwhelming loss.
Love and kindness,
Sarah
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On Jun 8, 2023, at 3:44 PM, Beret Griffith via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Karen, Jim and Elizabeth,
Paul and I just now read your note Karen. We hear of Jonathan's death with deep sadness. Paul mentioned Jonathan watching him paint the Uptown Mural on the wall across from the ICA at Sheridan and Lawrence. Jonathan then shared his delight in painting by numbers with Paul. Both men had been captured by the "art spirit." We interacted with Johathan and met you, Elizabeth, on occasions we were at events when we were visiting Jim and Karen as they hosted ICA board members, folks working with the ICA Global Archives Team and we even watched a few football games together.
May you gather in close within the circle of care and love surrounding you at this difficult time.
With love, Beret and Paul
On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM Joyce Sloan via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Karen and Jim,
I was deeply shocked and saddened when Ed Feldman posted that Jonathan had completed his life on FB. Although, I honestly don't remember Jonathan from my Order years, and I don't know if he and my Anthony ever crossed paths as Order youth. But, I do remember him from when you hosted the ICA Board at your home a few years back. I particularly remember how easily he and I slipped into conversation and laughter as if we had known each other for a long time.
In reading your account of how dear his Order memories were to him, I now understand. I think it was a recognition of and appreciation for the bond shared because of Order:Ecumenical values and experiences.
With gratitude for Jonathan's life, I send prayers and condolences to you both. Hugs!!♥️🙏🏽
Joyce
On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel
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Dear Karen, Jim, and Elizabeth, So sudden and so unexpected, we are holding you in our hearts. Much love, Sherwood and Eunice Thanks, Jonathan The sound of silence seems louder these days… as our children and colleagues, family and friends cross the finish line ahead of us. And for now, all is quiet out there… and in here… as we grieve again... Joe’s long journey, Nelson’s slow decline, Bill’s peaceful departure… just to name a few… and now Jonathan, your sudden exit… Ouch! Journey on my friends… we’ll join you by-and-by… and for now, we’ll carry the torch of living that you’ve passed along. As we connect to recall shared moments and days we reach for stories of joy, and struggle, and care along the way… to celebrate the awesome Mystery of your life and ours. and for now, we embrace the sound of silence once again We stand in a place of deep gratitude for you, Jonathan, Thank you. . In peace, Sherwood On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> > wrote: Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net <mailto:OE@lists.wedgeblade.net> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Wow, this hit me really hard. Partially because I remember Jonathan as a kid when I was a budding adult so in my mind he is much younger than me (but in reality not that much). And my own death confronts me. But more so because I remember that kid. That goofy, sincere, unabashedly enthusiastic, loving kid. And to know that spirit is now gone from this plane of existence makes me sad. Seth T. Longacre Ashland, OR Unapologetically committed to equality, diversity, compassion, love, and justice. ———-O0ooo— ———–(——)— ————)–-/—- ————(_/- —-ooo0O—- —-(——)—- —–\-–(– ——\_)-
On Jun 8, 2023, at 11:18, Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dear Karen and Jim,This post hit me sad. Addi and I grieve with you.I remember Johnathan when he was a little boy at one summer camp we were assigned. I also remember him as a happy little boy at Kemper. He loved to come around us to play with our baby Jaffer. Sending you our love and prayers. I hope his warm memories will comfort you. Here's a picture I found from our collection with L-R, Adam Lingo, Jaffer Batica, Thomas Prather, Benjamin Bossart, Jonathan Troxel and Allison Scott. Elsa Batica St Paul, MN On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 01:18:48 PM CDT, Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
What a special photo. Thank you for sharing this. I need to look for old photos. We were with the Troxels in 5th City Program Center House. Jonathan was one of the 6th graders as I recall. Melanie Harris and the Gayner (sp?) children, youth Todd and Tad Mueller, and our lst grade Jeremiah were some of the E. G. Our deep care to the Troxel family. A special recent memory of Jonathan was having him join in the Archives work, wanting to begin to document the Emerging Generation. I hope others will join in to “finish his work” by looking into old photos, sharing curriculum, etc. Lynda From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Elsa Batica via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 9:53 PM To: Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Elsa Batica <marosel2000@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Celebrating the life of Jonathan Troxel Dear Karen and Jim, This post hit me sad. Addi and I grieve with you. I remember Johnathan when he was a little boy at one summer camp we were assigned. I also remember him as a happy little boy at Kemper. He loved to come around us to play with our baby Jaffer. Sending you our love and prayers. I hope his warm memories will comfort you. Here's a picture I found from our collection with L-R, Adam Lingo, Jaffer Batica, Thomas Prather, Benjamin Bossart, Jonathan Troxel and Allison Scott. [Inline image] Elsa Batica St Paul, MN On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 01:18:48 PM CDT, Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:OE@lists.wedgeblade.net> http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
We send our deepest condolences and love to you all. Dick and Gail West On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 10:50 AM Lynda C via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
What a special photo. Thank you for sharing this. I need to look for old photos. We were with the Troxels in 5th City Program Center House. Jonathan was one of the 6th graders as I recall. Melanie Harris and the Gayner (sp?) children, youth Todd and Tad Mueller, and our lst grade Jeremiah were some of the E. G.
Our deep care to the Troxel family. A special recent memory of Jonathan was having him join in the Archives work, wanting to begin to document the Emerging Generation. I hope others will join in to “finish his work” by looking into old photos, sharing curriculum, etc.
Lynda
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Dear Karen and Jim,
This post hit me sad. Addi and I grieve with you.
I remember Johnathan when he was a little boy at one summer camp we were assigned. I also remember him as a happy little boy at Kemper. He loved to come around us to play with our baby Jaffer.
Sending you our love and prayers. I hope his warm memories will comfort you.
Here's a picture I found from our collection with L-R, Adam Lingo, Jaffer Batica, Thomas Prather, Benjamin Bossart, Jonathan Troxel and Allison Scott.
[image: Inline image]
Elsa Batica St Paul, MN
On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 01:18:48 PM CDT, Karen Snyder via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel
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On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 1:19 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
"You stand at the door through which your loved one just passed. Those of us who love you stand beside you at the door." Maya Angelou Karen and Jim, you now are part of a group no one wants to belong to: parents whose children have proceeded them in death. Joan Knutson On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11:19:19 AM MST, Karen Snyder via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel_______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
Dearest Karen, Jim and Liz, I am so sorry to learn about Jonathan's death. He was so full of life and energy, his love could fill a room. To lose a child, even though they are grown, is a sorrow beyond almost everything else. If there is a life beyond death, I pray you will meet again joyfully.Much love,Debra Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 9:17 AM, Joan via OE<oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved son. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Losing someone we love is never easy, and I can only imagine the pain and sadness that you and your family are feeling right now. Marilyn and John On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 11:18 AM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
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Dear Karen and Jim and Elizabeth I cried when I read your message. I can only imagine the pain that you are all going through right now . It was such a sudden loss of a son and husband. When I told Randy he also was sad and sends his condolences as well. He is a couple of years older than Jonathan, but knew him probably up until 6th grade . It is wonderful to hear how Jonathan was working on the archives to get the Phase 1 material into the system. I hope that work continues. Sending you prayers of Peace and comfort. Judith On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 11:32 AM Martha Laird via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
dear Karen and JIm and Liz, I am truly saddened to hear of the death of Jonathan. I, too, knew him mostly as a toddler and a young boy and have loved seeing pictures of him and Liz on Facebook. Please know that I’m holding all of you in my heart.
Martha (Laird)
On Jun 9, 2023, at 11:48 AM, Marilyn Oyler via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved son. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Losing someone we love is never easy, and I can only imagine the pain and sadness that you and your family are feeling right now.
Marilyn and John
On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 11:18 AM Karen Snyder via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
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Dear Karen and Jim, I knew Jonathan and I liked Jonathan. Way back in 77 when I was at Student House I was also working with the 4th, 5th and 6th graders. And Jonathan would come to my room and we'd read together. I introduced him to phonics and he found that helpful. Anyway, I liked having him pop into my room and I've been most interested thru the years to follow his activities. I would often say, "Go Jonathan!" Life moves on for all of us. And now may the Spirit guide you and give you peace. Phyllis Hockley On 6/8/2023 11:18 AM, Karen Snyder via OE wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel
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Karen and Jim, I am saddened to learn of Jonathan's passing. So younng and so filled with joy. IMy heart breaks with yours as we celebrate his completed life on Earth. May you and Liz grieve peacefully, Love and a hug, Judi White On Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 2:19 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Karen, Jim, and Elizabeth, I can only imagine what it feels like to lose your child or husband. I send you my love knowing that you will continue your love for him as your memories of him continue to teach you why your were blessed to be in his presence — thus your love for him just continues to expand transforming the pain, grief, and sense of loss. Jean
On Jun 8, 2023, at 2:18 PM, Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel,
Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him.
This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate.
If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them.
Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you.
Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious.
Peace and love,
Karen and Jim Troxel _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Karen and Jim, My heart goes out to both of you and Elizabeth. I can only imagine the shock and pain you are in. I saw Jonathan a time or two in adulthood, but my memory of him is strongest as a child who was sweet, exuberant and happy. As you experience the grief, I thought I would share a few things I've picked up through my work on the early days of bereavement: * Let yourselves receive care and help offered by others right now -- conserve your energy. It's okay to be taken care of. * The body slows down in the wake of shock. You might not feel too hungry, so try to remember to eat when you can. Cooked food is easier to digest than raw.* This might not make sense in June, but keep yourselves warm enough. Have warm things to drink.* There's no right or wrong way to do this. Feelings will come. Do your best to let yourselves feel them. They may feel awful, but they won't destroy you. They will move on through. I join with everyone in your larger community in sending you comfort and love, and a virtual hug. Marsha On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11:18:47 AM PDT, Karen Snyder via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel_______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dear Karen, Jim, and Elizabeth, Our hearts are with you as you begin the process of grieving the loss of Jonathan. Mark has a wonderful memory of Jonathan taking him on walking tour of Uptown once when he visited Chicago. I’m sure he will share that with you soon. When our dear Michaela died nine months after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, it was a somewhat different experience than the shock you must be experiencing. We were grieving with her, but trying to cherish every moment, for the whole period of her illness. Now, nearly four and a half years after she left us, we miss her always, but try to focus on the gift she was to our family and the world. One of her patients spoke at her memorial service, and described how her care had brightened his life. From what others have said, Jonathan was also a uniquely special gift to those he served. I would like to share more with you about the ways we continue to celebrate Michaela’s life, hoping that it may be useful, but perhaps after a bit of time has passed. Much love to you, Catherine and Mark Welch Sent from Mail for Windows From: Karen Snyder via OE Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:19 PM To: ICA Dialogue; OE Community Cc: Karen Snyder Subject: [Oe List ...] Celebrating the life of Jonathan Troxel Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel
Dear Karen and Jim, We are so stunned by this news. Our hearts are reaching out to you at this saddest of times. You know our words only share a bit of the feelings we are experiencing for you. One flash of memory came immediately to mind. Jonathan was born into the Washington DC House just a few months before our family began our intern year in January 1971. We lived across the hall from your family at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery on Rhode Island Avenue. I, Louise, remember the first time I diapered tiny little Jonathan. He was such a marvel to me. I remember thinking I had never seen such a tiny baby in such an intimate way. A moment of awe happened to me, as at the time I was pregnant with Christopher, our first born. We will keep you in our prayers. Love finds a way. Your witness to Jonathan’s generous compassion and care for others is the memory we will all carry of his precious life. In gratitude for your loving family, Jack and Louise Ballard From: OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of Karen Snyder via OE Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:18 PM To: ICA Dialogue <Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>; OE Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Karen Snyder <karen.snyder10@gmail.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] Celebrating the life of Jonathan Troxel Greetings - especially to those of you who knew our son, Jonathan Troxel, Yesterday, June 6, Jonathan suffered a cardiac arrest (triggered by asthma attacks possibly exacerbated by the air pollution from the Canadian wildfires) and died. He has had asthma since he was child. He began having strong problems with his breathing last Thursday, saw a doctor on Saturday, but still continued to have issues. Before going to work Tuesday, he texted us that he had another asthma attack, but was feeling better and proceeded to go to work. After he had walked the one block to work at the Admiral at the Lake Retirement Center, he told his staff colleagues that he was breathless and collapsed. All the nurses from the Admiral, the EMT paramedics and the hospital ER team were not able to revive him. This of course has been a great shock to our lives - Jim and I as well as Jonathan’s wife, Elizabeth. We are in the midst of deciding what are the appropriate ways to celebrate his life. Although we don’t know who is reading this email, you too may have had experiences of death that you have wrestled with how to celebrate the life of your loved one. We thought sharing about Jonathan through the Dialogues was one way to celebrate. If Jonathan knew you, he loved you. Any time someone would visit Jim and I, he wanted to see them too. He loved his experiences as a child in the Order, singing “Try to Remember” in the Student House, and was disappointed when Jim and I left the Order community. He has been pleased that Jim and I have re-engaged with the ICA. In the past couple of years he has enjoyed working with the Phase I files of the Global Archives in order to have them put on its website. And he has kept up with the lives of many who have transitioned from this life. Now he is among them. Jim, Elizabeth and I are grateful for the messages and phone calls we have received. Each and every one is meaningful to us. Thank you. Take good care of yourselves, especially in these days of uncertain air quality or illnesses. Life is precious and mysterious. Peace and love, Karen and Jim Troxel
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