Wow, this is quite a shock. I knew Jim from way back. We taught together, and were friends for a while. I knew he was in India, having spoken with a friend of his a short time ago. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Archer" <r...@...> wrote: > > ------ Original Message ------ > Received: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:59:19 PM CDT > From: "Purusha Communications" <purushac...@...> > To: "Purusha Communications" <purushac...@...> > Subject: Jim Keersemaker > > > Our dear Purusha brother Jim Keersemaker passed away yesterday from a fall > he took while hiking at the Gajoli Ashram. We have no details to offer. His > family in St. Louis was informed this morning, and they wish that his > remains be cremated and the ashes spread in India. They sent the following > message to Purusha: > "We deeply appreciate the life Jim had, and the unity of his group. And the > light that he gave to all. And we know he was very happy. That he was in the > place he loved the most, doing what he wanted to do." > Once we receive an address in St. Louis, flowers will be sent on behalf of > Purusha to Jim's family. > Individual condolences can be sent to Jim's mother and brothers via Jim's > brother Mark at: mkee...@... > > Jai Guru Dev > Purusha Administration >
