August 23, 2025: Celebration of Life for Jessie Cook
A Celebration of Life for Jessie Cook will be held on Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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Poem by Christina Georgina Rossetti
Gathering Music
Kim Carballo, piano
Ringing of the World Bell
Opening Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Chalice Lighting
Steve Dillon, husband
Reading
from Amos 5
Song
"We'll Build a Land" words by Barbara Zanotti, music by Carolyn McDade, arr. Betsy Jo Angebranndt
Reading
from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Remembrances from Family and Friends
Steve Dillon
Rägi Tedaldi-Vontobel, cousin
Paula Gordon, friend
Song
"I've Got Peace, Like a River" by Marvin V. Frey
Remembrances from Friends and Colleagues
Laura Paul, associate and friend
Nina Alexander, partner and friend
Responsive Reading
"We Remember Them" by Roldan B. Gittelsohn, adapted
Closing Reflection
"Epitaph" by Merrit Malloy
Closing Song
"Solidarity Forever" by Ralph Chaplin
Benediction
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Recessional
Kim Carballo
When I come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set on me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little—but not too long
And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared,
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone;
It’s all part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.
