[il-talk] sad news

[David Meyer]

Connie and I definitely became closer as friends over the last couple of
years.  We both enjoyed talking and the running comment was that we could
never have a short conversation.

She also had very high standards for the newsletter.  I remember her saying
after submitting many articles, Dave, I love you, but can you make it a
little shorter.  I was happy to know that I actually succeeded in this last
newsletter issue.  She also had an interesting sense of humor.  Several
months ago during a social time, I asked Denise if she was again enjoying a
glass of Vincendel, having intentionally mispronounced the type of beverage
Denise was drinking.  Without hesitation, Connie asked Denise if she should
slap me or if she, Denise wanted to have the pleasure of doing so.

Seriously, Connie's loss means big shoes for the rest of us to fill. 

-----Original Message-----
From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patti Gregory
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 7:10 AM
To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
Cc: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
Subject: Re: [il-talk] sad news

In remembering Connie I think of how excited she was about new and/or
younger members. She loved fostering those new to the federation family. 

Connie and I had many long talks. She was really courageous and I really
miss her already. 

Got to laugh a little too? Connie sounded like the school teacher she was
when shushing us up. I can hear her say "I can wait as long as you can."  

We love her much. 


Patti S. Gregory-Chang
NFBI President
NFB Scholarship Comm. Chair
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 4, 2013, at 6:12 PM, "Linda Hendle" <iwannacu2 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Connie had asked me to write that first timers article for the Braille
Examiner.  I was reluctant, but she said please, and was also supportive
when I emailed her about it.  One time, she said "you're one of us", making
me feel really a part of the NFB family!  She will be missed.  In just a
short time, I found out how caring andd nice she was!
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Constance Canode
> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 12:50 PM
> To: il-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [il-talk] sad news
> 
> I am very sad to report that we lost my dear friend Connie Davis last 
> night.  She passed away peacefully with her sister-in-law with her at 
> Northwestern Hospital.  She made such a difference in my life and I 
> will miss her terribly.  She will always be with us because her memory 
> will live in our hearts.  I am glad that I had the opportunity to see 
> her while I was in Chicago over New Years and she was glad to see me 
> as well.  Rest in peace, beloved friend.  Loving you nad having you as 
> my friend was the best and one of the easiest things I have ever done 
> in my life.  You will be loved and remembered always.
> 
> Connie Canode
> 
> 
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