Flis moved to Vermont in the early 1960s and graduated from Goddard College with a degree in Early Childhood Education, followed by a lengthy career as a Vermont teacher of preschool, middle school, and Autistic children and in Hawaii teaching and working with prison inmates and the homeless.

She had a wry sense of humor and had compassion for all, especially her students, her women’s group and her family.

He loved the outdoors, sports, ‘dimey’ detective novels, good food and wine, his family, and his many friends.  Most of all he loved life.

Arthur had an uncanny memory for faces and names. Anywhere he traveled, it was rare that he did not see a familiar face to talk with, even thousands of miles from home.

Anita loved flowers, marigolds and snapdragons were two of her favorite varieties. Their front yard was always a colorful site when driving past their home.

A feminist to the core, knowing that women can do anything that men can do (and often better), Tara was no stranger to felling trees, stacking cordwood, plowing driveways, tuning carburators, and fiercely defending the rights and creating opportunities for those she cared for.

Kopie assisted in the creation of Hawk Mountain Corporation in Pittsfield, VT where he lived and worked for many years.

Alan will be remembered as a gentle, friendly and generous soul with a wry sense of humor, and above all, as a storyteller with an astonishing memory for detail and a rich repertoire drawn from his far-ranging adventures and experience.

Barbara was an eternal optimist who believed in mindfulness, meditation and prayer. She spread love and joy. Change your thoughts, she said, and you can change your reality. 

Bill was a widower after being wed to Paula Jensen for 45 years. He was an avid outdoors man that enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing.

He liked fast cars, loud music, big machinery, slapstick comedy and doing whatever the hell he wanted, when he wanted to do it.

A lot of Dick’s success was due to his infectious personality and work ethic.

Dan was a kind and generous person. He had a great sense of humor and loved talking with people—a true extrovert.

Tom always had a hands-on project going, from making stain glass windows and lamps to crafting raised beds for Susan’s gardens, to completely building himself a “man-cabin” at the lake to house his summer stain glass studio and his electronic piano.