Joan Schwager

The Schwagers were good friends of mine. Marc, I am sorry to read about your mom and dad passing. I grew up with Leigh as I was one year older than he was. Marc, I remember you and am happy to hear you have a good life

Dear Marc,
My family and I mourn the loss of your beautiful mother and our beloved Aunt Jo. She was such an incandescent and loving person. I will always treasure the times we spent together. I hope that someday you and I can meet again in person. I was (I think!) nine years old the last time we met. Until then, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care, Janet Davis and the rest of the Davis cousins

Marc,

Where have the years gone? With the passing of your parents I am reminded of childhood adventures skiing and sailing. Hank and Jo become like family to me as a kid as we did so many things together. Christmas day dinners at council crest and Thanksgiving in Eastmorland. Your mom impressed me as a youth for her inquisitiveness, she was always learning and fascinated by the natural world. A gentle and peaceful spirit of contentment described her demeanor. It was a great privilege...

Marc - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Leslie will be in town from Canada the day of the memorial but unfortunately we will all be in Central Oregon. Please know that we are thinking of you and remembering our lives growing up and how important your mother was to our mother and to us. I enjoyed her company so much when my husband I took her to the wake for Dorothy Parks in recent years. Best wishes, Stephanie Hallock (and Leslie)

Hi Mark, We were so sorry to hear of Josie's death. We'll try to come to the memorial. Ted is losing more and more of his memory which is why you and he had such an unsatisfactory talk when you called about Jo. We have loved her as a friend for so many years and so many happy times sailing. Our thoughts are with you and Alison, love, Gloria and Ted

I was lucky enough to live next door to Jo and Hank for many years. What amazing and wonderful people. Jo's and my paths crossed occasionally in the last few years --often at a book store or the grocery and it was always a highlight in my day. Jo was a very very special woman and a dear and caring friend. She has been an inspiration to me of aging well and will be a remembered friend always.

Dear Marc,

I am so sorry to see you have lost your wonderful Mom. She was always so sweet and just so very interesting to speak with. Our two children knew her as well. And your Dad, as they were often at our folks on the various holidays. I send our greatest sympathies and hope you are doing as well as you can.

Warmly,
Wendy Matteson Hunter