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Eunice B. Poethig

Chicago, Illinois

1930 - 2018

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Eunice Blanchard Poethig. 1930 - 2018. The Reverend Doctor Eunice Blanchard Poethig passed away at home in Chicago on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018. Eunice was clergy and a national leader in the Presbyterian Church (USA), advocating for full inclusion of women and LGBTQ Presbyterians in the life...

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Dear Richard, My prayers are with you & your family at this sad time.
I remember Eunice fondly, her strength and courage live on!

Hugs, Cindy Karis

I met Eunice Poethig only once more after she left the Philippines. She took us around her Chicago neighborhood, shortly after Barack Obama was elected President. I remember a wonderfully quaint second-hand bookstore and a pizza lunch. Great pizza! I remember that she was very calm and happy. A woman content. I knew she held much responsibility in church but, that day, she was relaxed and seemed happy to show us around.I was in grade school when we got to know the Poethigs from church. Their...

Richard, I am very sorry to hear of Eunice's passing and sorry for your great loss after so many years together. Both you and she are in God's embrace now. The peace of Christ be with you. Bill Bigelow

Incredible friendship.

Honoring and remembering this woman's life. The name "Eunice Poethig" is one that I have known my entire life. My parents spoke of her with great love, affection, and respect - an amazing friend to John and Lois. Her pioneering, inclusive, daring, caring, singing Spirit has influenced my own living... and will continue to. Beloved Eunice lives on in all who she touched. I can only imagine the amount of joy, laughter, and singing that welcomed you into heaven, dear Eunice. I'm sure my parents...

Condolences and love to the Poethig Family. Eunice was an amazing woman and you are an amazing family! I celebrate her beautiful spirit with you.

What a wonderful experience as a colleague of Eunice Poethig a bright, articulate ad caring friend. We enjoyed many good times with family and friends in work and in play. Rest in peace dear one. May the Lord graciously receive you you in the heavenly kingdom. Dolores and Don Register

A good woman.