[Missouri-l] [Leadership] Sad News

[peter altschul]

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From: Penny Reeder <penny.reeder at gmail.com
Subject: [Leadership] Sad News
Date sent: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:18:46 -0400

Dear ACB Leaders,

I am forwarding this very sad  news that comes
from the AER list serv.  Any one of us who has
ever benefitted from excellent rehabilitation or
meaningful and relevant rehabilitation teaching
has benefitted from Sue's life work, and she will
be soarly missed.  I add my voice to others as I
share a message of sincere condolence with Sue's husband, Paul.

Penny



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>I am passing along this heartbreaking message
>from Donna Lee.  In know you all share with me
>the sadness of losing such a tremendous friend
>and colleague who has done so much to enrich our lives and our 
profession.

>BJ

>It is with very a very sorrowful heart that I
>write to you this evening on behalf of all my
>colleagues at WMU.  This morning, after a
>courageous battle, Sue Ponchillia passed
>away.  Together, Paul and Sue were known for
>being an incredible couple who worked tirelessly
>for our department, but also our field.  Sue’s
>presence at WMU always brought smiles and
>laughter, as she touched the lives of so many
>far beyond the student’s she taught.  As one
>of her student’s myself, she certainly made a
>lasting impression on me that I’m sure helped
>guide me to where I am today (ironically just
>two doors down from her own office).  She will
>be missed more than words can express . . .
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>Tentative plans are for a memorial service on
>Saturday, October 24th.  I will keep everyone
>updated on specifics as we know more.  In the
>meanwhile, please join us in supporting Paul during this 
difficult time.



>Many thanks for your thoughts and prayers in advance,



>The Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at WMU



>Donna Brostek Lee

>Assistant Professor

>Western Michigan University

>Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies

>1903 West Michigan Avenue

>Mailstop 5218

>Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5218

>Office: (269) 387-5944

>Fax: (269) 387-3567




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