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Stuart Plummer Obituary
1932 - 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Stuart A. Plummer announce his passing on December 15, 2021 in Jackson, WY. Stu graduated from Davidson College, Davidson, NC and received a doctorate in theological studies from Princeton University. He instituted a Dept. of Pastoral Care and Education at Presbyterian Medical Center in Denver, CO in 1960, where he served in multiple leadership roles and as a Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor to CPE students. He also earned a Diploma of Applied Psychoanalysis from the Denver Institute for Psychoanalysis, and had a private practice of psychotherapy after retiring from Presbyterian Medical Center. Stu was very active in the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and had served in Regional Director and Interim Executive Directive roles. He was awarded the ACPE 2001 Distinguished Service Award for his contributions and leadership as an ACPE Supervisor. Throughout his professional career, he helped so many, as a hospital chaplain, teacher/supervisor, therapist, professional colleague, and friend. In his spare time, Stu enjoyed reading, listening to music, and watching sports. His favorite activities included skiing, fishing, and hiking with family, as well as playing basketball, squash, and tennis in his younger years. In addition, he loved to sing and will be remembered for his beautiful harmonic voice.
Stu is preceded in death by his parents F. Arnold and Phebe S. Plummer and his wife Maxine (Glaz). He is survived by his wife Agnes Bourne; his former wife Sally; his children (with Sally) Sarah (Lisa) Davis, David, and Nancy; his stepdaughter Rachel Walaskay and step-granddaughters Kylie Squires and Sara Squires.
A private graveside service for family will be held in Fraser, CO next spring/early summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice in his name.
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Ron Nydam
December 15, 2022
Yes, it has been a year now since Stu left this Earth. I remember a visit just a few months before he passed away. Sitting in a wooden chair on the bare back porch, looking off to the Grand Teton not too far away. Stu knew. He knew his time was short. And he faced forward, looking into the distant sky, bravely, with his hands in his vest pockets. He had made his mark, a blessing for many of us who sat in the warmth of his shadow. Thank you Stu.
Robert J. Carlson
January 17, 2022
Stu was a special friend in many connections related to my own CPE experience (St Elizabeth's, SoCent Reg ACPE, CPE overseas, personal contact over many years!) May he rest in peace!
RONALD NYDAM
December 30, 2021
For nearly 35 years Stu has been my mentor and counselor and friend. As I reflect, no one on Earth knew me better than Stu did. His wisdom, his counsel, his friendly grin, and sometimes words of encouragement, all of these were his gifts to me. Stu was able to see the big picture of living and thoughtfully share his insight and perspective on the challenges of ministry these days. Living in difficult times when he stood out so well as a peacemaker. In coffee cup conversation with Stu I have been able to rewrite things, think differently theologically, and wonder about God with a large sweep of his paintbrush. Now Stu is gone. I will miss him as long as I live. Ron
Nancy Anderson
December 28, 2021
What an incredible human being. My life and the lives of so many richly blessed. I grieve deeply like so many others!
Larry J. Smith
December 28, 2021
I am grateful for Stu in many ways. He invested in people and saw their potential even when others could not. The number of people who have been touched by his life is a testimony to the stature of his character.
I wish his wife, family and others comfort in their grief, and celebration of his life.
Larry
Peter Keese
December 22, 2021
he was a lovely man.I loved him
Alex Lukens
December 21, 2021
Words fail.
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