Geary,
Even though I didn't know Paul Stevens, I'd like to extend my personal condolences to his family if someone could forward this message to Steve Stokowski. I lost my mom, Velva Power, known to cavers in the Austin are as "Ma" Power, to ALS in 1989. I know what a hard thing it must have been for his family. My mother was a real fighter and she continued to live by herself with help from my sister Jodie (they were in San Antonio, I was in Portland, OR, at the time). She eventually went into adult foster care where she died from heart failure within a month. I'll always miss her as I know Paul's family will miss him.
Louise Power
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Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:49:01 -0500
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This was sent out today regarding Paul Stevens.Paul and Lee taught me how to survey and took me on my first survey trip into Organ Cave. It has been a difficult time for both Paul and Lee over the last 5 years. ALS is a horrible diease and robs from both the patient and their loved ones. I won't be at the NSS Convention this year but if you can make it, please toast a beer for me in honor of Paul and Lee.Thanks,Geary SchindelSent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 11:54 AMSubject: Celebration of the Life of Paul StevensCelebration of the Life of Paul Stevens at the NSS Convention in Indiana
On Tuesday July 24th from 4 to 5:30, come to Room 138 at the High School to honor Paul Stevens. For those of you who haven't heard, Paul chose to be taken off of life support and passed away on Monday, July 16th at 11 AM Mountain Time. Paul will be remembered with slides, pictures and anecdotes. Everyone is invited. Light refreshments with cheese and crackers will be served.
Paul was EVP 1979-83, NSS President 1983-88, S-T 1995-2005, NSS Director, and, with Lee, Salons Committee and Slide Salon Chairman for years and years. Mapped Organ Cave, was a WVASS member/director, TRA trustee and past president, DC Grotto Chairman, etc, etc.Steve Stokowski
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