[Nfbf-l] Fwd: A Thank You To Our NFB Family

[Denise]

I have been asked to forward Kim's message below.

Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone 

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Kim Ellsworth
> Date: January 5, 2017 at 11:08:24 AM EST
> To: <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: A Thank You To Our NFB Family
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> Hello Denise.
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> Hello NFB Family.
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> My family and I wish to sincerely thank everyone for the heart-felt tributes, condolences, all the many prayers, hugs; and most of all, your support during this most difficult time as well as during jim’s struggling journey while fighting the cancer.
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> Our children and I miss him terribly every day. However, I am comforted in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering with pain, no longer struggling to breathe, no longer feeling weary. He is at peace. No memorial service is being held as it was not his wish to do so. In the next week or so, he will be scattered amongst the waves of the ocean where his spirit will fly free. He very much loved the beach, the sounds and smells of the ocean and soaking up the sun.
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> Below, I am including Jim’s obituary for those who may not have seen it on Facebook. And, I would like to conclude with a quote from one of mine and jim’s favorite book series that we read together several years ago.
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> “Go now. Our journey is done. And may we meet again, in the clearing, at the end of the path.” – Stephen King, The Dark Tower.
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> http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sptimes/obituary.aspx?n=james-gerald-ellsworth&pid=183254056
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> ELLSWORTH, James Gerald
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> passed away surrounded by his loving family December 10, 2016, in Largo, FL, at the age of 68. James is survived by his wife, Kim Ellsworth of Clearwater,
> FL; children, Jamie Goodman (William) of Holiday, FL and Jennifer Engman (Jason) of Apollo Beach, FL; grandchildren, Elias Saez and Makenzi Goodman of
> Holiday, FL; stepdaughters, Holly Babcock and Kandace Smith of Louisville, KY; and brother, Kevin Hall of Milton, WV. He is preceded in death by his mother,
> Joyce Ellsworth of Largo, FL and father, James Hall of Hattiesburg, MS. James was born November 1, 1948, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Joyce Vivian Ellsworth
> and James Alexander Hall. He married Kim Smith in 2006. James was accomplished at technical support and often assisted those who had trouble with their
> phones and computers. He was a kind individual who loved people and who was passionate about music and human rights. He was an active and dedicated member
> of the National Federation of the Blind and often volunteered to speak at the state and national conventions. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions
> may be sent to the National Federation of the Blind in Baltimore, MD.
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>  Published in the Tampa Bay Times.
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> Sincerely,
> Kim Ellsworth
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