Joel Joseph Schwartz Ph.D.

Dear Myrna, dear David and Ray, it's only in this moment that I became aware that you lost your Joel. Joel is the dearest and the noblest human being I ever met. Deeply saddened for all the time I did not spend with Joel and you, but also most grateful to a chance sabbatical year that allowed me to meet the Schwartz family. I cherish the privilege of having shared with Joel and you a precious time in your home and at your dock. A long hug from your old friend Miro

Dear Myrna, dear David and Ray, it's only in this moment that I became aware that you lost your Joel. Joel is the dearest and the noblest human being I ever met. Deeply saddened for all the time I did not spend with Joel and you and most grateful to a chance sabbatical year that allowed me to meet the Schwartz family. I was blessed by the privilege to share a most precious time in your home and at your doc. A warm hug from your old friend Miro

Dear Myrna, David & Ray
Yesterday evening, while in Santa Bárbara CA, I was deeply thinking in you so I searched your phone number...and then I found that Joel has died...

I was desvasted, still feel the terrible lost of not having among us

He passes away on the birthday of my younger daughter... nothing is coincidence.
He once told me that I have to choose between grieving for my autistic girl or continue my dreams.

I did follow his advices and many...

I know it is trite to say, but the world is a worse place without Joel. If Senator Paul Wellstone had not tragically died in a plane crash while campaigning for president and had in fact won, I think he would have asked Joel to be his Secretary of Health and Welfare. And that would have been a fitting and great choice.

I knew Joel as a classmate in high school, class of 55, but we really became friends in 1970 when he was a visiting prof at UC Berkeley and I was working on my...

Dear Myrna and family, My deepest sympathy for your entire family as you grieve. I am so glad to understand that he had so much family near him and that you have each other to comfort. Sincerely, Katie Rehkopf

Dear Myrna with family,

My deep condolences to you on your husbund Joel passing away. I will never forget how you and Joel took care of me during my staying at UNC in spring 1989. Joel amused me several times with anekdotes on several actual political events.

Sincerely yours
Rein

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Myrna, I offer my heart-felt condolences. I have many many fond memories of stimulating conversations by the lake and in your home. You both were always so gracious, welcoming, and kind to me. You both hold a cherished place in my heart.