sad news
Kathy McLaughlin
It is with great sadness I write this email to tell you that Carol
Bauer Ejzak passed away this past Tuesday morning as she was sleeping
in her home in Chicago. Carol's cause of death was heart arrhythmia.
Carol is survived by her husband Bill, her two step sons, Tom and
Will and her son Ben (7) who you may remember from the 25th reunion.
There is a service planned for this Saturday
at 2 PM at St. Lukes Church, 2649 N. Francisco Avenue, Chicago.
Please hold the Bauer and Ejzak families in the Light as we remember
Carol.
In Peace with love,
Kathy Packert McLaughlin
Keller Shinholser
I cannot believe this. I was going to contact her today. I have not
contacted her in umteen years.
I was driving yesterday and put on Styxx's Light Up. Carol and I drove
around Viriginia our senior break looking at colleges and we listened to
that music. Every time I drive down to Virginia I see the store where we
stopped and got directions ( we were always lost).
So much of my Westtown life included Carol in some way or another. Walks off
campus, under the infirmary steps, late night on the dorm, during breaks
from school...
While I have not spoken to her in years and then only at reunions, she came
into my thoughts quite often. I was always envious of the bond the two of
you shared. This must be very difficult on you as well.
In the Light...
Kelly
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I am very saddened by this news! I always hear Carol's boisterous laugh when I think of her. I am so grateful to have seen her at the 25th. This is shocking! Reminds me all of how precious each moment is.
If I were near Chicago, I would be there.
Do we have an address for her family?
In Peace,
Sulyn
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Thanks for writing. It is unbelievable news. Hard to get it into my
head. I have been having so many thoughts/memories since I found out
yesterday afternoon. I will miss her a ton and am so grateful for
her friendship. This weekend is alumni day too. I was planning to go
- now I will go to Chicago. Westtown is still a big part of my life
since our girls are there. Maybe for the 30th next year we can plant
a tree in Carol's memory or something like that. What do you think?
I hope all is well in your life. This reminds me of the fact that
life is short.
Love,
Kathy
Steve Coleman
I am profoundly shocked and saddened to learn that we lost Carol. She was a great soul and joy to be with, who touched so many people. I especially remember the fun and special connection that we all had with Carol in Hugh's drama class. Today, I cannot imagine her gone -- which is the sign of a good life.
It is tragic to think of Ben growing up without his Mom, who so porudly introduced him to us all so recently. We will hold him and Carol's whole family in the Light. But I wonder if there is anything else that we can all do for him?
On the night Carol died, I had a strange and beautiful dream of entering death, kind of like the feeling James Earl Jones displayed as his hand reached into the corn field in Field of Dreams. As I began to leave my body, I felt the love and light of and for all. I woke before the dream progressed further. Perhaps Carol's dreams on Tuesday took her to such a place.
Carol's spirit lives on in all of us. The quilt we began weaving together at Westtown in some way shelters us even now, in death. For we know that we have truly lived and loved.
My own mother had some sort of stroke yesterday and is hanging on. In this time, it helps me to think of the Pueblo Benediction, which we read at my brother's memorial service.
Hold onto what is good
even if it is a handful of earth.
Hold onto what you believe
even if it is a tree which stands by itself.
Hold onto what you must do
even if it is a long way from here.
Hold onto life
even when it is easier letting go.
Hold onto my hand
even when I have gone away from you.
Rest in peace, Carol. We still hold your hand, and your life and love live on in greatness.
Steve
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I feel like I want to see everyone again NOW. Our "family" never leaves my heart....in some way we have ALL touched eachother.
I too wonder if we can reach out to Ben and Bill somehow.
I hope your mom recovers quickly. I will hold you close in my thoughts and prayers too.
In Peace,
Sulyn
(Su)
Kathy McLaughlin
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I have an image of 80-odd people sitting down at their computers this
morning, opening their mail, and crying, but also remembering all of those
things that made Carol such a comfort, such a friend then or now, and so
such a loss.
My day is broken.
Michael
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Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:56:09 -0400
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Kathy McLaughlin
How was Chicago? I am sure it was tough for everyone. Was her father able to make it?Your question about me is that I am still here in maryland with hubby and kids. My daughter is just finishing up her first year in college and could not be happier. I have a son who is a jr in high school, another son who is in 8th grade and another son who is 7th grade.I have lunch with Teddy Duvall every blue moon which is really fun. We talk about all sorts of things.What about you?Kelly
----- Original Message -----From: Kathy McLaughlinSent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 11:38 AMSubject: Re: sad newsAddress for Carol's family:
The Ejzak Family (Bill, Tom, Will and Ben)2627 N Francisco AvenueChicago, IL 60647Dr and Mrs Harold Bauer (parents)107 Dogwood Dr.Galena, MD� 21635
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From: Westt...@googlegroups.com [mailto:Westt...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kathy McLaughlin
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 8:51 AM
Sandy Sweitzer
I know you meant to send this to Kelly, but I really appreciate you sharing it with us. I am so sad to hear about Carol's death. I didn't know her well at Westtown, but upon learning that she had died I felt like a light went out. She was such an integral part of my experience, the fabric of community that was Westtown, even from afar. It made me realize that many of you "out there" on this list are part of that tapestry, each one adding a color that made (and makes) the pattern bright and beautiful. Sorry to be so mushy, but another old friend I had not been in touch with died and I am feeling much affection for all the people who touched my life through the years. Especially those I may never have mentioned this to.
hugs to you all,
Sandy
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Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:50:53 -0400
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