Lee,

I remember Ed. He was a part of the monthly group for as long as I can remember.
I am so sorry for your loss. 
Harry

> On Mar 17, 2017, at 3:39 PM, Lee Larson <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Those of us who attended the MacGroup meetings, or who have been longtime 
> readers of this forum, no doubt fondly remember Ed Stivers. Ed died today.
> 
> 
> I will miss Ed. Well into his 90s, he maintained his knowledgeable interest 
> in politics and enthusiasm for Macintosh computers until the end. We had many 
> rewarding conversations in person and via email. I learned a lot from him.
> 
> Ed had his own email newsletter, sent daily to a group of friends and 
> relatives. Those of use who were on his mailing list looked forward to seeing 
> his GOOD DAY in our email boxes. You never knew what was in store, but it was 
> usually interesting and often very surprising. Here is his last email to the 
> list.
> 
> Farewell, dear friends…
> By the time you read this, I will be reunited with my Lovely Lady for all 
> eternity. I have lived an amazing life, blessed with wonderful friends and 
> family, especially Bettie, the love of my life. Since Bettie died, my family 
> has surrounded me with all the love, attention, and care that anyone could 
> have. I cannot adequately express how much I love them and assure them that 
> they will remain in my prayers as I ask to remain in theirs.
> 
> I want you to know that you, the faithful readers of my emails, are also a 
> part of the family that has so enriched my life. Your support, comments, 
> communications, encouragement, even your occasional critiques, have meant the 
> world to me and I will miss each of you in such a special way. You, too, are 
> a part of my going forth and I promise to remember and pray for each of you 
> as I ask to be remembered and prayed for by you. 
> 
> Fellow members of the many organizations in which I have been blessed to be 
> associated, most recently, Serra International, and the City Sales Club, have 
> become more than fellow members, you have become my friends. 
> 
> Chief among my many blessings, has been my Catholic faith. I thank my mother 
> and father for beginning a faith formation that has drawn me closer to God; 
> now that journey is over and I will come face to face with my God. Please 
> pray for me.
> 
> As I close this final email to you, I am reminded of a quote from a little 
> book, Illusions, by Richard Bach, that goes:
> 
> Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes;
> 
> A farewell is necessary before we can meet again,
> 
> And meeting again, in moments or in lifetimes,
> 
> Is certain for those who are friends.
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you for your friendship and love. I will never forget any of you.
> 
> 
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