Passing of Joyce Townley
We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. Memorial Service Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007 In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago. Map / Directions http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925...)
Anne, I deeply mourn her passing and have very rich memories of her. Herman On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Townley, Anne <ATownley@tishmanspeyer.com>wrote:
We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago.****
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Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow.****
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Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007****
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In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago.****
Map / Directions****
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Anne, My condolences to you and the Townley family. On my very first visit to the West Side, Joyce took me around the facilities. In the basement, I watched her use a hoist lift to move garbage up to street level. I can see her in a colorful pastel outfit, moving with absolute grace and determination. It was awesome to see this debonair, charming, beautiful suburbanite, be so calm and effective in that environment. This was in December of '67 when I came from Kingston, Ontario to attend an SDS conference in Chicago. Two/three years later, I was, from time to time, Joyce's 'second' teacher to her 'first' - teaching RS1. I particularly remember a fine course in Holland, Michigan. She was so good. Big hugs for you all, Ken Fisher Ken Fisher 1070 Elizabeth Street Box 75 Sharbot Lake ON Canada K0H 2P0 613.279.1902 wanaki@frontenac.net On 2013-04-03, at 2:52 PM, Townley, Anne wrote: We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. Memorial Service Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007 In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago. Map / Directions http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925...) _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Dearest Anne, Addi and I mourn with you and share the sadness your family is experiencing. Please extend our love to Steve and the rest of the family. With love and prayers. May she rest in peace. Elsa Batica Minneapolis, MN ________________________________ From: "Townley, Anne" <ATownley@TishmanSpeyer.com> To: "oe@lists.wedgeblade.net" <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1:52 PM Subject: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. Memorial Service Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007 In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago. Map / Directions http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925...) _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
It was such a delight for me to have the opportunity to visit briefly with Joyce at the memorial service for Carol Pierce in the fall. She reminded me then that we had first met at a course taught by Joe Pierce, LiDona Wagner (Donna McCleskey) and me in Michigan before the Townley family moved to Fifth City. The whole family were a fine addition to the Order; Charles and I were both really fond and appreciative of Joyce. I did not know in the fall that Joyce had pancreatic cancer. Charles and I are thinking now of Laura, Steve and Anne, and Brian and Tricia. Grace and Peace are yours. Doris and Charles Hahn On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Townley, Anne <ATownley@tishmanspeyer.com>wrote:
We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago.****
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*Memorial Service*
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Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow.****
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Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007****
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In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago.****
Map / Directions****
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We celebrate a great woman who knew herself and lived her own soul. George. From: oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Townley, Anne Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 12:53 PM To: oe@lists.wedgeblade.net Subject: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. Memorial Service Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007 In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago. Map / Directions http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925 +W+Thome+Ave+Chicago%2c+IL+60660_Unity+Church_(773)
Condolences to you, Anne, and your family. May Joyce rest in peace. Don Cramer On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 11:52 AM, Townley, Anne <ATownley@tishmanspeyer.com>wrote:
We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago.****
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*Memorial Service*
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Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow.****
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Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007****
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In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago.****
Map / Directions****
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We fondly remember Joyce and our thoughts will be with you as you celebrate her completed life. Grace & Peace, Marianna and Bill Bailey On Apr 4, 2013, at 2:45 AM, Don Cramer wrote:
Condolences to you, Anne, and your family. May Joyce rest in peace. Don Cramer
On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 11:52 AM, Townley, Anne <ATownley@tishmanspeyer.com> wrote: We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago.
Memorial Service
Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007
In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago.
Map / Directions
http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925...)
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I am not sure if my message reached the list. I didn't see it appear, so I am sending it again: Anne, I deeply mourn her passing and have very rich memories of her. Herman On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Townley, Anne <ATownley@tishmanspeyer.com>wrote:
We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago.****
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*Memorial Service*
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Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow.****
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Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007****
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In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago.****
Map / Directions****
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With fond memories and appreciation for joyce Townley, I join the family in celebrating her completed life. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Townley, Anne" <ATownley@TishmanSpeyer.com> Sender: oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.netDate: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:52:51 To: oe@lists.wedgeblade.net<oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Reply-To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Subject: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Joyce quietly lit up the room at the memorial service for Carol Pierce, sitting over to the right with one of her grand daughters next to her. She was Matron of Honor at our wedding back in 1971 in the old gym / great hall. What a presence. Jim Wiegel We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public. Del's friend, Kathleen 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353-2401 +1 623-363-3277 skype: jfredwiegel jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com Upcoming public course opportunities: ToP Facilitation Methods, May 14-15, Sept 17-18, 2013 ToP Strategic Planning, Nov 5-6, 2013 Facilitation Graphics, March 19, 2013 The AZ Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday of each month 1-4 pm Facilitation Mastery : Our Mastering the Technology of Participation program is available in Phoenix in 2012-3. Current program began on Nov 14-16, 2012 See short video http://partnersinparticipation.com/?page_id=55 and website for further details. AICP Planners: 14.5 CM for all ToP courses --- On Thu, 4/4/13, Joyce Sloan <jsloan45@gmail.com> wrote: From: Joyce Sloan <jsloan45@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley To: "Order Ecumenical Community" <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 7:13 AM With fond memories and appreciation for joyce Townley, I join the family in celebrating her completed life. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Townley, Anne" <ATownley@TishmanSpeyer.com> Sender: oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.netDate: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:52:51 To: oe@lists.wedgeblade.net<oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Reply-To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Subject: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley _______________________________________________ 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
I don't think I ever met Joyce Townley but while living and working in Japan we greatly benefitted by her work in Manpower. Her name and reputation opened doors for development and introduced us to colleagues. Wish I had known her. Joan Knutson -----Original Message----- From: Townley, Anne <ATownley@TishmanSpeyer.com> To: oe <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 11:53 am Subject: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. Memorial Service Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007 In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago. Map / Directions http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925...) _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
We regret yet celebrate with you and your family, Joyce's life and death - She has been a great influence on us all. Justin & Del Del and Justin Morrill 3217 North Mason Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98407 (253) 752-1506 <mailto:delhmor@wamail.net> delhmor@wamail.net <mailto:jmorrill@commhealth.org> jmorrill@commhealth.org Del's web site: <http://www.hypnocenter.com/> www.hypnocenter.com It is not how old you are but HOW you are old. (Jules Renard, a French author) _____ From: oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Townley, Anne Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 11:53 AM To: oe@lists.wedgeblade.net Subject: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. Memorial Service Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007 In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago. Map / Directions http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925 +W+Thome+Ave+Chicago%2c+IL+60660_Unity+Church_(773)
Dear Anne, Steve, Laura and Brian, Joe and I send our love and best wishes to you, and condolences on the loss of your Mom, Joyce, after what must have been a pain-filled year for her and all of you. We remember with deep appreciation Joyce, whom we knew well back in the late 60s on the West Side Campus. Joe and I enjoyed many occasions with Phil and Joyce, whether out for an evening dancing, or engaged in profound conversations about the current direction of our "mission." Joe considered Phil one of his closest colleagues; I held Joyce as a mentor of grace, accomplishment, and mature intentionality, and as a young 26 year old then, I longed to be like her. As new interns in 1968 we were assigned to the same College (I think that was what we called it then), and Joyce spoke during our evening meals with such delight of "Steve and Laurie" who were getting ready to go overseas as high school students. We met "Laurie" much later as our dear Laura, when we were assigned to the Philadelphia Religious House with her, and saw so much of her Mom reflected in her amazing strength, intelligence and intentionality. In 1968 Brian was a little 2 year old (or so it seemed to me he was about that age) and I will always remember Joyce's witness in Daily Office about Brian's profound theological comment to her, occasioned by bubbles at bath time that for her captured the ever-present wonder and awe in ordinary daily acts and encounters. That year she was assigned (among other things) to head up "maintenance," handing out brooms, buckets and wastebaskets to us as we did our morning "obediences." She always looked like a Glamour model to me, as I swept whatever assigned space after breakfast, and then hurried out to my job as "permeator." Joe and I last spent time with Joyce at the reception at Kemper following Phil's Memorial Service. Even after 30 years she represented all the qualities we had always cherished as "Joyce." We give great thanks for her life and the gift her presence offered to our family. Grace, peace and love, Marilyn and Joe 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 Townley, Anne Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 2:53 PM To: oe@lists.wedgeblade.net Subject: [Oe List ...] Passing of Joyce Townley We are sad to inform you that Joyce Townley died in her sleep at her home in Chicago at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Steve was with her. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. Memorial Service Please join us in celebrating the completed life of Joyce Elaine Townley @ Unity in Chicago on Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Unity Church - 1925 W. Thome Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 (West Ridge) (773) 973-0007 In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to Unity in Chicago. Map / Directions http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?rtp=adr.~pos.41.995521_-87.677416_1925 +W+Thome+Ave+Chicago%2c+IL+60660_Unity+Church_(773)
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Townley, Anne