Peter, Emily, Ian, Bill, All...... I am truly saddened to have just learned that Phyllis, my one-time very close friend and sweetheart, passed away some days ago. I am only glad her suffering is over. I was unaware of her condition, as we had not managed to maintain a real relationship, after we chose to part as a couple a long while back. Still and all, I shed several tears for my dear, departed friend, when Peter was kind enough to notify me of her passing. She meant a lot to me. I too celebrate and remember her great goodness and caring as a person. I think she carried a good deal of pain within herself, but her heart always was open to others, most of all her beloved family. I saw how much she did for the exchange students she sponsored, including that lovely Palestininian woman, whose name eludes me, but whom is likely in the thick of the struggle raging in Gaza right now. Rest in peace Phyllis. I am planning to pay my respects at the memorial service. Larry

Dear Emily,

Will there be a live streaming of the service? I am asking on behalf of myself and friends of Phyllis, who are not in Minneapolis MN, but would also love to honor her memory by attending.

I would appreciate getting Emily’s contact info. I thought I had it but I do not think my pictures went through.

Thank you,
Helene Olson-Reed