Jonathan Curedale Calvert

Dear Betty, I had the pleasure of meeting Jonathan at lunch in Austin two years ago with his friend and fellow explorer, Olaf Malver. He presented me with a wonderful gift - a signed copy of his book "The Urge To Know", which I proudly display on the family coffee table. I'm quite confident he's basking in morning sun at the top of a high peak and smiling down upon us! Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Betty and Calvert family,
I had no idea until today that we had lost Jonty. We were friends for so many years! Amazingly, I was finally finishing his book this weekend and planning to call and congratulate him on it. He had a wonderful life and made the most of it. I know you are proud of him.We will all miss him.

Uncle Jonathan was the greatest example of using a life well. One couldn't help but be inspired by him.I'm blessed to have had him in my life and I know he's watching from a zenith...Debby

Jonathan had many facets to his personality because of his 'urge to know'. We met him on his and our first kayaking trip to East Greenland and the subsequent ones that followed. This grew into a twenty-one year friendship of travels, visits and celebrations between Massachusetts and Texas. Betty became an instant warm friend who spoke of family very dearly, - daughters, grandchildren and Buck and Sue. His personal guided tours of his beloved West showed us his favorite places which remain vivid in our minds.

We enjoyed hours-long telephone calls discussing photography, camera equipment, books and recent adventures. Jonathan was a true adventurer with his zest for new exploits from sea to summit, roughing it and toughing it in East Greenland at age 82 ! His years of journaling, culminated in the writing of his own travel biography, quoted above. And, he still asked many questions. His loyalties to his family, friends and schools were obvious to all who knew him. How often we laughed with him when he told another story. Truly, he was a cherished friend.

Jonathan has left us with wonderful memories and we shall miss him greatly.

Madelon and Ken Bures, Marblehead MA

Kelly and I are saddened to hear of Jonathan's passing, but what a full life he had and what a tribute. We appreciate his management of Kelly's assets over the years and still see his fabulous photographs whenever we go to Argent Trust Company. We enjoy his coffee table book, too. He will be missed by all of us.


Jim & Kelly Daniell

Dear Sarah and Family, Dale and I send our deepest sympathy to you at this time. You are in our prayers. Sandra and Dale Tremblay

,Bill and I send our love and condolences to Jonathan's family. Jonathan was a special person for the Edward Austin family. We'll miss him.
Betty Austin Conner

What a lovely tribute! Our memories of Jonathan's humor and wondrous stories, and his never failing kindness will remain with us as precious reminders of him. We loved his and Betty's visits to Santa Fe, and many delightful lunches at La Plazuela in La Fonda. Such an accomplished, close and wonderful family is a tribute to Jonathan, his forbears and those who learned from and come after him. May their memories of the wonderful times stay fresh, and Jonathan's example of philanthropy and adventure inspire us all.

Sincere condolences to Jonathan's family. My heart is greatly saddened by his passing. Jonathan left some meaningful footprints that will not be forgotten, and he will be forever missed.

Kathryn and I extend our heartfelt condolences to all members of the Calvert family. Jonathan was a patriot, a close friend and he enjoyed life. He will be missed.
General William V McBride, USAF (Ret)

My daughter and I hiked with Jonathan and Betty in the Dolomites in 2009- we were inspired by their wonderful marriage based on love and respect supported by their adventuresome commonality! Jonathan inspired us to live life and never say in retrospect I wish I had done that. Hail fellow well met!

I'm sorry for your loss of Jonathan. I'm sure your hearts are heavy at this time. May the " God of all comfort" bring comfort to your family (2 Cor 1:3). He will be at rest and in God's memory.

Dearest Sarah and family,
Laurence and I were saddened to read about your father's passing. He was an amazing man who lived life to its fullest. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Wink and Lee Wingerter

I forgot to sign my remembrance. Sarah this is Dorothy. Thinking of all of you. I loved your Daddy so much.

Dorothy Wilson Chappell

Sarah, so sorry for your loss, condolences to all and I hope to see you on Monday. Bo

Jon was my Godfather and the father of my dear friend Sarah. He was extraordinary in how he lived his life and the people he touched. I had many great times at their home as a child. He will be deeply missed by so many. Love to Betty, all of you Calverts and the rest of those who loved him. Godspeed.

Betty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. I am so lucky to have known Jonathan.

Bob and I are so sorry. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Jonathan was a wonderful inspiration.