We bid you goodnight
Like most of the nation and the world, people of Epworth have lost loved ones -- from COVID and some other causes. There may be more we don’t know about but these are the ones we know about.
 Gabriel "Gabe" Nguyen London, age 10, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep during the early morning of Saturday, January 23, 2021. Survived by his parents Ruby Nguyen and Hunter London, Jr.; grandparents Robert Berg and Bich Ngoc Nguyen; his grandparents Hunter London, Sr. and Mary Darlene Gregory London.
 Jerome "Jerry" Flatgard, age 69, passed March 6 after fighting prostate cancer for many years. Survived by the love of his life, Nancy Flatgard (daughter of Gene and Mary Ann Davis); sons Scott Lindberg (Rachel) and Ross Flatgard (Carly Heise), granddaughters, siblings, etc. |  Robert E. Corgan, age 70, died March 1 of complications from COVID-19. Preceded in death by his parents Robert W. and Verna Corgan. brother William (Billy), and sister Virginia Rengel. Survived by sisters Verna Corgan and Tiffany King.
 Benjamin Damien Escudero, age 15, passed away due to an unexpected medical condition on, February 19, 2021 in his home.Survived by his parents Sonja Marquez (Reeves) and Joaquin Escudero Jr.; and his brothers Felipe Escudero and Mateo Marquez; aunts, uncles, and cousins. |
“The Weeping” by Federico Garcia Lorca I have shut my windows. I do not want to hear the weeping. But from behind the grey walls. Nothing is heard but the weeping. There are few angels that sing. There are few dogs that bark. A thousand violins fit in the palm of the hand. But the weeping is an immense angel. The weeping is an immense dog. The weeping is an immense violin. Tears strangle the wind. Nothing is heard but the weeping.
 Lay down my dear brother, lay down and take your rest Lay your head upon your savior's breast We love you, but Jesus loves you best We bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
“We Bid You Goodnight” © Songs Of Universal Inc., Ice Nine Publishing Co., Inc. |
Ron Reiser
As we were preparing to put this edition of the Echoes to bed, we received news of the passing. of Pastor Steve Reiser’s dad, Ron Reiser, on March 29. (Click here to read the Pastor's Column where Pastor Steve writes about his dad.)
This is the message Pastor Steve sent: “Dad passed away last night just before 11:00pm. We were in the room with him. He’ll be cremated this week. We’ll have a Memorial service at some later date … we think in the late summer. Your support has been and continues to be a blessing for me.”
Berri added, “Your support has been a blessing for our whole family.” The family we know at Epworth include Ron’s wife Pat; his grandchildren Lilly, Aaron, and Will; and the rest of the family we know from Pastor Steve’s stories about his siblings.
May memories of Gabe, Cori, Jerry, Benni, and Ron be a blessing for all who love them.
Arise, my love, my beautiful one,
and come away,
for behold, the winter is past;
the rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth,
the time of singing has come,
and the voice of the turtledove
is heard in our land.
The fig tree ripens its figs,
and the vines are in blossom;
they give forth fragrance.
Arise, my love, my beautiful one,
and come away.
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