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EDWARD RAWSON
Died peacefully at home in McLean, VA on December 30, 2013 at age 99. He is survived by his devoted son Edward E. Rawson (Marshall); beloved granddaughters Marion R. Urdaneta (Mario), Beverly R. Acosta (Adonay), Katharine R. Sibbald (Paul) and Jennifer C. Rawson, and adored great grandson James Edward Sibbald. His daughter Rebecca H. Rawson and wife Elsa E. Rawson predeceased him. Friends will be received 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 10 at JOSEPH GAWLER'S SONS, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Funeral services will be held at St John's Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA on Saturday, January 11 at 2 p.m. Interment will be at a later date in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to GlobalSolutions.org for the Edward Rawson Fellowship Program, PO Box 15256, Washington, DC 20003.
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Jeffery Sejour
May 1, 2017
So glad to have met you. You did real good work especially supporting the clean water program in Haiti.
Victor Grinev
January 9, 2014
Ed was a man of wisdom and ideas. He put in a tremendous amount of energy to make this world a better place and helped a lot of people doing that. I am very sorry for your loss.
January 7, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
January 6, 2014
Thanks to Ed, some wonderful projects to make the world a little better saw the light of day. I grew up watching my dad and Ed conspire and dream. I only know his kindness and dedication to justice.
Sandy Baron
January 6, 2014
I met Ed Rawson through his daughter, Rebecca, and he, she, and Jenny joined us for Thanksgiving quite a few years ago. It was a wonderful meal, with Ed and my European born and raised mother-in-law in deep conversation about Europe, among other things. I continued the world affairs conversation with him off and on, and marveled at his knowledge, common sense approach and wisdom. A wonderful man. My wishes to his entire family on this loss.
January 6, 2014
I offer my condolence to the family for the lost of your dear love one. May Almighty God comfort and sustain you during the grievous time.
January 6, 2014
Dear Ric, Marshall and the Rawson family:
What a gift Ed was to all of us. Happy, charming, smart and personable. Doesn't get any better than that! We hope that remembering the happiest of days spent with Ed puts a smile on your faces during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Flo and Alan
Lisa Andrews
January 5, 2014
We send our deepest condolences to the entire Rawson family. We will miss his inimitable presence in this world and in our lives.
Lisa Stevens
January 4, 2014
What a spirited and adventurous life he led. We could all learn something from him. May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Blonnie
January 4, 2014
The first person I think of when I rise in the morning is still you Mr.Rawson. I keep wanting to hear your voice " Hi Blonnie!" and see your smiling face. I'm totally lost without you, but learning that your incredible spirit will stay with me always is my comfort. Rest well my angel.
Felix Rosenthal
January 3, 2014
Ed Rawson was a one of a kind person, enlightened and committed. I have lost a great friend and will miss him the rest of my life.
January 3, 2014
Dearest Quint, my nickname for you. I feel your loss so deeply. You were my protector when I needed one and I will always cherish you. May your brilliant mind find interesting adventures and problems to solve in your new arena. It's not goodbye for I will be with you every day as I have been over these years; I wonder if there'll be a way to Skype to Heaven? I'll be trying to make that connection with you! Patty.
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