[Oe List ...] FW: Jesse Clements

[Evelyn Philbrook]

Dear Molly and family,

On  one of my first visits to the Kemper building, Jesse looked me 
straight in the eye and spoke Mandarin, or Cantonese to me. I was 
impressed and embarrassed I could not respond in kind, but told him I 
was Japanese American and studied Spanish in high school and college and 
was from California. He apologized and I  remember being honored to be 
in his presence for his many gifts and his quiet acknowledgement that 
Asians were needed in the spirit movement around the world.

Grace and Peace is with you all,

Evelyn Kurihara Philbrook


On 2/23/2012 4:02 AM, A.M. Noel wrote:
>
> Dear Molly,
>
> Jesse was a wild wild south man who had a deep love for humanity. He 
> was an environmentalist before any one of us thought about it. I 
> always use to ask him when do you rest and He always told me when he 
> reached his final destination. YES HE HAS.
>
> I remembered the times we spent in New Orleans.
>
> You all took care of Bevin Ennis.
>
>
> A.M. Noel
> 206-321-6274
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From: *"Lynda Cock" <llc860 at triad.rr.com>
> *To: *"Order Ecumenical Community" <oe at wedgeblade.net>, "Colleague 
> Dialogue" <dialogue at wedgeblade.net>
> *Sent: *Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:19:33 AM
> *Subject: *[Oe List ...] FW: Jesse Clements
>
> Remembering with deep care this family who journeyed with many of us. We
> give thanks for their lives of service and care as we celebrate the
> completed life of Jesse. With sympathy to Molly and the family,
>
>  Lynda Cock via Doris and Mary Z.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: djconway40 at windstream.net [mailto:djconway40 at windstream.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:51 AM
> To: Lynda Cock
> Subject: RE: Jesse Clements
>
> I received this notice from Mary Z. Longstreth who now lives in Asheville,
> NC
>
>
> Message below:
>
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Last weekend a call from Mollie Clements informed us of Jesse's death
> Thursday night Feb. 16, 2012, age 81 (Kalamazoo, Michigan).  Jesse had a
> long cancer illness due to extensive asbestoses exposure decades ago.  He
> died quietly with Mollie, several family members present, and home hospice
> support.
>
> Jesse had remained alert and communicated until nearly the last of life's
> breath.
>
> A memorial service in his memory is scheduled for Feb. 29.  Details 
> for that
> weren't yet set but, presumably, it will be at the First United Methodist
> Church where they've long been active.
>
> Having visited the Clements several times at their home, we know 
> Mollie has
> quietly struggled with health issues of her own, but she provided Jesse's
> care all the while.
>
> Mollie consented for the announcement of Jesse's death to be conveyed to
> colleagues.  Please share this as you think others would appreciate it.
>
> Messages of condolence may be directed to their home: 2229 LaCross St.
> Kalamazoo, MI 49006.  Mollie's Eaddress: revmollie at aol.com  Phone: 260/
> 226-0910.
>
>
>
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