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Joseph E. Six Jr.

Joseph Six Obituary

SIX Joseph E. Six, Jr., a peacemaker, mediator, author and friend to many, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. He had celebrated his 80th birthday on November 27. Joe was a wise, insightful and kind teacher to his own children, and to generations of Columbus Public School children. He developed and taught mediation skills for children, and taught educators through his example and his writing. He was a seeker of justice who traveled that road with diplomacy and humor. Joe was preceded in death by his two children Douglas and Gregory (Grey). He is mourned by his wife of twenty years, Beth Marlor, who cared for him and made his life happy during his long illness; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Jackie Six; step-daughters, Terri and Emily Marlor; niece, Christine Six; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken and Sharon Williams; and by many friends and colleagues. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 8 at North Congregational United Church of Christ, 2040 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH 43220, 614-451-1835. OHIO CREMATION & MEMORIAL SOCIETY/RODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Six

14 Entries

M. Jo Ann Kaser

January 11, 2011

Beth, I can't begin to know the anguish you have been going through in losing your soul mate. Know that he is in a better place where there is no pain or worries. Take care of Beth now and live a long and healthy life. Prayers and Blessings to you.
Don & Jo Ann Kaser

Michele Stokes/Gerlach Center

January 10, 2011

Joe, thanks for all the ornery laughs you gave us while allowing us to provide you with TLC over these last years. Beth..... what an amazing wife and caregiver you were! Thank you for entrusting Joe to us sometimes -- we love you both!

Brian Steyer

January 7, 2011

Beth, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I remember the first time I came over to your house to look at a small project and how great I thought Joe was. Then every other time, talking and laughing with him. Over the years it was hard to watch the problems Joe was having, but I could always see the real Joe coming through. Your patience and devotion made life for him very good. I don't know what guided me turn to that page in the newspaper today and to look under the letter S, but I am glad I did. I would have been very sad if I had not known. My thought and prayers will be with you and your family.
Brian

January 6, 2011

Beth, so many times I think how my life would have turned out if Uncle Joe (as the fellas fondly called him) had not taken a personal interest in counseling, advising, and at times, correcting me beyond the class room. In looking back, the Columbus Public School system got it right when they hired and strategically placed him in an area of at risk youths. I imagine that many times he was frustrated that he was not getting through to me, but in retrospect, he accomplished more with me than any school teacher ever did. I was at times frustrated by his quick wit to respond to a joke, yet, often it turned out to be a thought provoking comment that challenged me to think out side the box. I say for myself and the fellas that we will miss Uncle Joe. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sherman C. Green (I.O.E Class of 1975)

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Diane Hendrickson

January 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember fondly the workshops I attended which Joe faciliatated. He helped a lot of teahcers deal with the challenges in the classroom.

January 6, 2011

Dear Beth,
We are so very sorry to learn of Joe's passing. I have many fond memories of Joe-- like his insightful contributions at Wed. Eve Book Study a few years ago-- but most of all, his warmth, sincerity and smiles with which he always greeted my family and me at church. You are close in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Joanna Samuelson & family

January 6, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Susan Murrell

January 6, 2011

Beth,
How I shall miss him! He made me laugh. He made me think. He gave me hope for the world.
Tom and I send condolences to you and the rest of your family.
Susan

January 6, 2011

Beth,
Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers go out to you during this time.
Sincerely,
Jon Szabo and family

Di Felice

January 6, 2011

Dear Beth,

Joe's passing, as did his life, has touched many of us. His humor, insight, antics and inspiring converstation was a gift to us all.

My heartfelt condolences are with you and the family, Beth. May God's loving, compassionate, and healing hands enfold you and keep you near.

Linda Steelman

January 6, 2011

Beth and family - It's been quite a journey - and I'm sure not always an easy one. Still, I recall that Joe's sense of humor could not be ignored. Loved the twinkle in his eyes when he smiled at you on the occasions I was around. Clearly, you knew love - and lived it with great patience and dignity together to the end. Well done....both of you.

Bonnie James

January 5, 2011

Joe was a wonderful man with a wonderful sense of humor.
My heart is with you Beth and Emily and Terri. He was so fortunate to have you in his life.
Bonnie and Bob James

Tom and Diane Persinger

January 5, 2011

Dearest Beth and Families,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your families during this difficult time. We hope you are comforted by all the love that surrounds you through family and friends. We will remember his gentle ways, kindness, and especially his sense of Humor. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of Love, Tom and Diane

January 5, 2011

Beth and family, I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My prayers are with you in this loss of a wonderful person. My memories this evening are of Joe is his Halloween costumes. He was always up for fun. I will forever remember him. Beth you were always so wonderful with him and allowed him to be as independent as possible. Take care. Love ya, Earlene

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