[Oe List ...] Tribute to Vance Engleman

William Alerding walerding at igc.org
Thu Nov 10 17:32:14 EST 2005


I really remember Vance primarily from our days in Australia. He joined 
our team of Pierces and Alerdings not long after we arrived fresh from 
our wedding in Chicago on Dec. 1, 1968.
He was so energetic and outgoing. He joked with us as we sat around in 
the early afternoon (a rare event in itself) in Jim & isabel Bishop's 
"lounge room". I particularly remember this room for its blue leather 
seats and its TV set. We spent very little time there, but I always 
remember Vance being there when I think of those days.

He loved to go out on weekend RSI trips. He wqnted to get "out of the 
house", and teaching RSI was really his cup of tea.

Fast forward to Pittsburgh, Vance's house and Ashram (and cats) He 
always wanted us to spend the night plus enjoy his escellent cooking! I 
will always remember with great affection his showing Bill and me 
around his ashram, explaining his treasures (count how many elephants 
there were), and where each one came from. Somehow, Vance's spiritual 
journey continued from the Order to the ashram.

    I also had the pleasure of editing a number of his Xmas and other 
writings. I really appreciated his compliments on my work. Also, he 
loved his cats and was very proud of them, talking to them constantly.  
Vance, have a good rest. You deserve it!

Barbara Alerding




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