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From:
Chris Martin
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Friday, May 5, 2017
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I came to the U.S. by myself in 1995 and had an incredibly warm and gregarious host family in Davidson, NC. So I fondly remember meeting Jeannie and Lou through Ashutosh, and being happy for him that he too found a caring host family. Ashutosh talked about them a great deal, which made me realize how close they were. It can really make a lot of difference when you're an international student. I think I only visited Jeannie and Lou a handful of times, but I fondly remember visiting them shortly before my trip to Guatemala, and seeing pictures of trips they had taken. Jeannie was one of the most outgoing, happy, and adventurous people I have known.
-Chris Martin
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From:
Michael Johnson
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
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Lou and family: When I think of Jeannie I first think of her caring heart and how her eyes would sparkle when she talked about her family and how deeply she wanted to help those that need a helping hand. That was impressed upon me from our very first meeting. I'm quite proud of finding we were so politically in step.
Having experienced losing a spouse after an extended catastrophic disease, I think I have at least some insight into the highs and lows all of you experienced. That is a very tough road for all of you. My heart goes out to you and my deepest condolences on such a loss. That sweet lady is in my thoughts often and I expect that will continue.
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From:
Lou Boos
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
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B M Rao & Dr. B. Rajyashree
(Chenchu's parents)
It's with a great sense of distress that we (Chenchu's parents) have received the sad news of Jeannie's demise. During the past few weeks, we had been receiving, from Chenchu, Jeannie's health bulletin reports, which kept worrying us. Chenchu was close to you (and to your family) and, through him, closeness was established with us, despite our living on the other side of the globe (New Delhi, India). As and when Chenchu forwarded to us, Alexandra's msgs about her mom's health condition, it truly pained us.
Wise men (of all hues) have proclaimed that there is nothing permanent in life. Changes in weather take place, taking us from summer to winter and vice versa, the daily time-cycle changes, moving us from sunlight to sunset and vice versa, the complex mechanism of the human body undergoes minute-to-minute change, scientists have announced the occurrence of imperceptible changes in the galaxy, almost every second. The list is endless. From this, it is evident that impermanence is what guides and shapes our life. However, in the midst of this turbulent cycle of change, there is one aspect of our life, that remains constant. What is this? It is what we fondly call "memories".
Jeannie has left behind imperishable memories, which we value and cherish everyday. The memories that Chenchu (and his parents) have had in the company of Jeannie (and yourself) are permanently etched in our hearts. This is because Jeannie was an extraordinary person, an unusual personality endowed with eminent qualities of head and heart. During all of our interactions with Jeannie, we felt, unfailingly, the impact of her dignified presence and this is a great tribute to her.
Not all are destined to depart, for the final destination, in the loving, kind and affectionate company of their near and dear and loved ones: spouse, sons and daughters, friends, well-wishers, acquaintances, admirers etc. God carefully chooses his loved ones to confer this unusual gift. Jeannie gave her choicest blessings to all around her before she left for her heavenly abode. Measured by this standard, Jeannie was the blessed child of the Lord.
We pray to God Almighty to give all the members of Jeannie's family to bear this grievous and irreparable loss with all the courage, will-power and fortitude.
May her noble soul rest in peace!
B M Rao & Dr. B. Rajyashree
(Chenchu's parents)
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From:
Lou Boos
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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Peggy Ronney
Lou, I would not miss being with you, Alexandra, Jason and all the rest of Jeannie's family--of which I consider myself a member. I cried as I read for the first time tonight your celebration of her magnificent life. I wasn't going to tell anyone this, but..... I often talk with Jeannie as if she were seated right in front of me. Especially if I have a trouble--she thinks so clearly and always puts things into perspective for me. I cry as I write this, and still I feel the joy of her company, Jeannie herself, her spirit, with me to this day. I've never known anyone like her and never will again. I am so blessed to have Jeannie as part of my life. I treasure her, and you. You two were so perfect for each other. Such a remarkable couple, such remarkable human beings. Lou, there are so many things I could say now, stories from my experience of Jeannie. But I'd rather leave you with these feelings I just told you--oh--and one more. The last time I visited Jeannie while she was still conscious and responsive, I was getting ready to leave, and kissed her on her forehead and cheek and then her forehead one more time, I said, "I love you, Jeannie." And she-- almost sotovoce-- said, "I love you, too, Peggy." Her saying that was such a gift, a gift I'll keep with me and treasure forever. I thank you, too, Lou, for being such a wonderful husband to Jeannie, and friend to me.
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From:
Lou Boos
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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Jean and I met in the summer of 1966 when we were hired as kindergarten teachers in the Education Improvement Program funded by the Ford Foundation in the Durham City Schools. We were both newly married with our husbands studying at Duke University. We bonded immediately since both of us had studied in Europe for our Junior years and had come from liberal arts backgrounds to teaching young children. It was a stimulating and challenging experience working in a low-income neighborhood with national experts providing guidance and conducting re-search in our classroom. It was the foundation of our lifelong friendship. As Jean started teaching in Decatur in 1971, I moved here to join the GSU faculty. Our lives moved along parallel tracks with divorces, young families, careers and wander lust to travel the world. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Jean’s annual updates that vividly described her marvelous adventures! I cherish my special moments with Jean during her last few weeks, Martha Abbott-Shim
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From:
Lou Boos
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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A Rose has left us Roman and Hilde Caspar, Basil Switzerland
Dear Lou,
Hilde and I are very dismayed and sad to hear of Jeannies’ untimely passing. Lou, please accept our sincere condolences,- we sincerely empathize with your loss and despair. We too were traumatized when Hilde’s brother suddenly died of Glioblastoma, albeit within a few days only in 2012.
During quiet moments of contemplation I am reviewing my life,- sometimes, and wondering how some of the people I had the pleasure of working with would be faring. Not surprisingly the Nordic team with you Tom, Phil and Jeff who ably represented Paprima during a large part of its growth,- are joining me through memory lane. With the jolt of Jeannie’s departure, I fondly remember her warm welcome, when I was lucky to visit your home in Atlanta. Following your visit in Montreal, Hilde learned many details of Jeannie’s upbringing and life that she,- as most women will, -still remembers today. At that time you also admired our waterfall in the backyard, and no sooner did you build one of your own!
Luckily we both had the pleasure of sharing our working experience with Jesus Urra at Valmet-Dominion. After a long sojourn, and with plans to visit Spain, we contacted Jesus and Christina again and received a warm reunion in Madrid two years ago. Noelia, having just returned from a visit to Japan the same day, surprised us by joining in too. Since then we have stayed in regular contact, exchanging mails and photos depicting our seasons. It is with some urgency that we are leading our lives, formulating “bucket lists” from time to time. But then again it just feels right to just stay at home and enjoy. We congratulate the Urra family for the nice photo video they prepared in memory of Jeannie.
We are looking forward to the day when you might take the plunge back to Europe. It could be a hectic trip knowing that you have so many friends in Austria, Germany and Spain. If you can, please reserve a few days for a stay with us. You will be most welcome, - and… don’t delay… we all do not know when we are next!
We will mark June 10 on our calendar and quietly empathize and share with you, your family and friends the celebration of Jeannie’s life. Overall we are lucky to have been able to live during a time of ever growing prosperity, and even life sustaining medicine, although we unfortunately still do not control all the threats nature affords us.
Sincerely Roman and Hilde
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