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Michael "Duke" Reibin posted a condolence
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Today, I thought of you. As I do each day. Tonight, to find that you have become an Angel. The vase of Roses collected just this afternoon will herald the Prayer of tomorrow. A prayer for your safe journey to other realms. A prayer for an end to grief for your two daughters that I Love with all my heart. I Love you FarmerJo
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Feminized Mathematics posted a condolence
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Your 2005 Fed, ECB, BoE interest rate cycle is your beautiful expression of love for all humanity and the kindness of the natural beauty of our natural home. Push his boulder up a hill, push it back down, you have done no work, but your tired. -qed. (557)
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Nancy Gallagher posted a condolence
Monday, January 25, 2010
I only now heard of Josie's passing. Josie was the first teacher I had at Evergreen. It was a fiction writing program, and I was in her seminar. I went on to study with her for three more quarters. She was wonderful: warm, encouraging, insightful, funny, energetic, and artistic. Some of the things she taught me stay with me today, such as the time she wrote on one of my papers, "Isn't this beating a dead horse?" Well, I won't beat one now; I'll just say: Thank you, dear Josie. May you rest in peace.
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Demian posted a condolence
Friday, November 20, 2009
I was very sad to read of Josie's passing. I had Josie for Mathematical Systems at Evergreen and spent a year as a research assistant to her. She was a dedicated and caring educator. I have many fond memories from her classes and working with her. My condolences go out to her family for the difficult loss.
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Shand Kibbey posted a condolence
Friday, August 21, 2009
It took me quite a while to get here. I wasn't sure why for awhile. I met Josie at what I have come to view as the moment of the green flash of her life... The legendary moment at the end of the daylight where the sun is just going out of view. In Ojai, California they call the same moment the pink moment, where the entire valley turns pink for just a moment. It is stunning. The pink light plays on the surrounding high dessert and mountains, and there seems to be a palpable surrender to the night.
Josie greeted me with a warm and caring smile each time I passed through her door. She put forth huge energy to indulge me with as many answers to my constant stream of questions as her body and energy would allow.
It had not occured to me that we would not get a chance to frolic about town together. Josie was so honest and accurate about where she was physically and emtionally. There was so much I had hoped to hear her share.
I am honored to have had the few moments that I did with Josie; And in the brief time that we spent together she touched my life.
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John posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Anna Logan Loved your Mom always a pleasure to see her. She was always interesting to visit with. Never forget the comment about bringing her some meat. God Bless JMW
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Connie Boehm posted a condolence
Friday, July 31, 2009
While I only met your mama once I wished I could have known her better. Not only did you and Anna have wonderul things to share about her but so many friends have written beautiful stories about her that you can hold on to forevever. They only reinforce what a beautiful jewel that she was. My heart is sad for both of you at your loss but I know that you are who you are because of her.
I pray peace and comfort for both of you.
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David McAvity posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
Josie was the first person I met at the college, and her warm welcome and interest in my background contributed to my decision to come to Evergreen. She was a wonderful mentor to me, giving sound advice about how to balance teaching responsibilites with life. As a fellow mathematician she and I would often talk about how to keep the mathematics curriculum at Evergreen vibrant. After her retirement I would often meet her as she made her way to the darkroom and I enjoyed the conversations we had. She will be missed.
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Rachel Hastings posted a condolence
Friday, July 24, 2009
I am so saddened to learn of Josie's death. Although I only met her a couple of times, she will remain in my heart and mind for years to come since I am lucky enough to have inherited part of her legacy at Evergreen. Before I ever taught Mathematical Systems, a class created by Josie decades ago, I learned of Josie's amazing work in that class through the testimonies of her former students and her colleagues. I am fortunate to be able to continue the tradition she started, and I remain inspired by her ability to reach out to all sorts of students and to help them to see the beauty in mathematics.
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Susan Fiksdal posted a condolence
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Dear Logan and Anna,
I was very sad to hear of Hazel Jo's passing. You might be surprised that I use that name, but there is a story. I taught with Josie in fall, 1979, and was amazed by her brilliance. She taught with me in order to have the opportunity to teach literature and poetry to non-traditional women students. We used to have a program just for them at the college! She loved poetry and was exploring her opportunities at the time, which were both academic and personal. For example, she asked me and the students to call her Hazel Jo, and I remember the ways she was thinking of naming and the self, and all the complicated memories that brings up.
I was saddened when I heard she had a stroke, and thought about you a lot at that time. My sister had a stroke 8 years ago, and is now living independently, although paralyzed on her right side. I wish I had time to spend with Hazel Jo before her passing. I was so sad to read that she is gone. She will, however, remain in your hearts forever, and I assure you she will remain in mine.
All the best,
Susan Fiksdal
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John Filmer posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
So often the truly righteous pass away far too young. I did not know Josie very well. I do remember her as an unusually warm person since she always greeted me with a smile. She will be in my prayers. I extend my condolences to the family.
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Terry H. posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Eudora Welty and Julia Child were two of Josie’s great acknowledged confederates. Eudora for her chronicles and photographs of one-off lives in small places, and Julia for the unselfconscious exuberance for cooking and food. Josie shared so much with both. Like them, she found much to love in her place, the Northwest: Chamber music at the farm in Quilcene with a elaborate picnic laid on by Josie; the beaches and little seaside restaurants at towns on the coast; the one off motorcycle bar/restaurant and antique shops of Centralia. breakfast at the Spar; the rustic opulence of Sunday brunch at the Rainier Lodge; Powell’s and Elliot Bay bookstores–places with texture and character. And she loved the same attributes in her daughters, Logan and Anna. May they somehow balance pride in their mother inside the grief they now share. My thoughts are with them. Josie loved her home, which she made a place of character and texture and welcome. Her many friends included the animals she cared for, especially her companion, Folly.
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Jovana Brown posted a condolence
Monday, July 20, 2009
Dear Logan and Anna, I was a friend and colleague of Josie. I am so saddened to hear of your loss. One time when I was at Josie's house she told me the story of the little calf that she raised. She loved to go out into its pasture to play with it. Well the calf grew, and then grew some more. Now when Josie went out to feed it, it still wanted to play, but now it could knock Josie down with one head butt. So sadly, the "calf" had to go. I do not think it went for beef, but it might have.... Josie was a wonderful person, she will be greatly missed. My love and best wishes. Jovana Brown
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Rose Jang posted a condolence
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Like Sherry, Josie was on the hiring committee that interviewed me. I remember her distinctly from that interview meeting--she practically scared me with her keen gaze and sharp questioning. Then the next time I met her was at her cozy living room, with her dogs lying around my feet. For me, Josie was a dear friend, a true mentor, and an uncompromising thinker and teacher. She was a mathematician, a scientist, but she struck me most with her creative energy, her free-flowing imagination, and her profound love of beauty, art and literature. And of course her food--so many delicious dinners, pastries, and desserts I enjoyed at her table! I cannot imagine my Evergreen career without Josie's presence, guidance, comfort and friendship. My dear Josie, thank you so much for coming to my daughter's wedding. You have no idea how much that meant to me. I miss you so very much.
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Larry & Michelle Shelton posted a condolence
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Logan and Anna,
Loss of a parent is never easy. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you both.
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Michael W. Beug posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
I am saddened to hear of Josie's passing. We worked together for over 25 years and were both friends and colleagues. We certainly enjoyed having her come to the vineyard after retirement. Our hearts go out to Josie's daughters who we watched grow up and who helped care for our children when they were young.
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Tammy Losey Diamond posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Hazel Jo Reed was one of my favorite college professors. She conducted a class in writing short stories during the early 1980s.
Her ability to work from both sides of her brain was an inspiration.
She nurtured my love of writing and gave me the confidence I needed to pursue a career as a writer.
I am happy to have had her influence in my life.
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Cathy Healy posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Anna and Logan,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Your mother's accomplishments also include raising two beautiful, courageous women.
Love, Cathy
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Leanna Morgan posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
I still remember visiting your Mom when I was about l2 and having such a good time. She showed me all around the farm and Slyvia, your Mom and me had a grand summer. She was so good to visit my Mom in later years and I know how deeply you will both miss her. Love Leanna
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Bob Haft posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Dear Anna and Logan,
My heart broke when I read about Josie's passing. My wife, Deb Fausti, and I both loved her (as well as her pugs and her wonderfully feisty spirit!) dearly. She was a great cook and a superb story-teller, and I remember fondly the meals we shared around her warm, welcoming table, talking, laughing and learning from her. And, although we never got to meet either of you, both Deb and I feel like we know you simply because of how often your mother spoke about you.
Because we shared a passion for black-and-white photography---and because she took it more seriously that most of my students---after she retired I often ran into her in the darkroom when I was teaching. She had a terrific eye and a great sensitivity to both light and people. Subsequently, her work was delightful to look at, and fun to talk about.
The last time I visited her at the Assisted Living Center, I promised her that the next time I came I'd take her out so that we could photograph together. She said she'd like that. Unfortunately, I can no longer keep that promise, but I'll think of her whenever I carry my camera.
Your mom was an exceptional person, and I know that I'm a better person for having known her.
My sincerest sympathies and well-wishes are with you both.
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Karlista Rickerson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
I only met Josie once but I have sat and admired her books. The History of knitting is one that I would like to read some day. Tucked among her books are keepsakes of her travels and her enjoyment of life.
I wish for her two daughters the quest for exploring the variety of interests that their Mother had will show up in both of them.
My Father and Mother passed away several years ago and I still have questions for them both.
My heartfelt sympathy to both Anna and Logan
Sincerely
Karlista
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Charlee Holt posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
I met Josie soon after I started at Evergreen in 1983 and we were pals at once. We ran into each other often and chatted about many things and all of her students would tell me how much they loved working with her because she loved math so much she made it beautiful to them too.
I will miss her
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Pam Udovich posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Anna and Logan,
I'm so sorry. Josie was an amazing woman who died way too young. I'll miss her.
Pam Udovich
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Sherry Walton posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Josie was on the interview committee that hired me. She took me aside at dinner one night and asked me to think carefully about what I wanted in colleagues. Her concern for me helped me make the decision to come to Evergreen. She was a wonderful person! My thoughts are with her and her family.
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