[Tall-Corn] Sad news from the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa

[Scott Van Gorp]

Good Evening Federation Family:

There are many joyous parts to my work in the movement as affiliate
president in Iowa, but there are also sad parts to this work as well. This
evening is one of those occasions. It is with profound sadness that I
announce the death of a long-time Federationist and friend to many in Iowa,
Ted Hart. I received word from one of his dearest friends in the Iowa
affiliate that Ted passed away this morning in North Carolina due to
complications resulting from contracting Covid recently.

For most of Ted's 81 years of life, he was blind, but he did not let that
define him. From hunting trips to his 30+ years of work at John Deere, to
his work in many areas of the Federation, Ted truly lived the life he
wanted. Ted had many stories to tell, from his time as one of Dr. Jernigan's
first students in Iowa, to his family and church, and even to the many
stories he would tell as he worked the affiliate's booth at the Iowa State
Fair, he always had something to say for anyone who would listen.

Services are pending, and as I get more information, I will pass it along. 

Ted's life of service to the blind of Iowa and the nation will never be
forgotten. May we all go build the National Federation of the Blind as he
did, with love, hope and determination, to turn our dreams into reality. 

Ted, we will miss you, our friend, mentor, and brother in the movement, now
and always!          

 

Scott Van Gorp, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
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Live the life you want.

The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day
we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 

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