Barbara North
Sent: Sat, May 15, 2010 1:23 pm
Dear Marguerite,
I am shocked and sorrowed at Liz passing from here so soon. She always
had a youthful vibe that came through in her voice, her ready smile, and
sparkle in her beautiful blue eyes. Liz was my only memorable
friend from my college years. I was in awe of her keen intellect.
I think I was a sophomore, and she might have been 1 year grad student.
We had an instant connection through mutual interests and we shared a
lot of laughing. I remember some wacky philosophy geek grad
student she hung out with, who opened new doors for a peon like myself
from Mitchell, Indiana. We would sit for hours and ponder the
imponderables, and we did it without drugs. I had a steady friend in
Liz and we shared our ups and downs.
I remember being in the wedding of your Mom and Dad. It was a beautiful
ceremony at a nice church. I left with the bride and groom, it looked
odd, but they dropped me off in Mitchell, and went on to Spring Mill
state park for the honeymoon.
Occasionally over the years, we would see each other. Last time I saw
her was when she came up to Nahant, Massachusetts and visited me at my
oceanfront home. Then we lost touch completely. About 2 years ago I
found an old phone book and had her # in it and took a chance it would
ring through to her. We began to talk and email, etc...It was
great to reconnect. Her voice as youthful as her college days. But over
the last year we talked less.
One day in April I thought about her, and realized that we had not been
talking to each other. I put it on my list of things to do, and then I
got your news. I shed tears in her memory, I told my girls, Lora
remembers you from coming to Vermont. Of course your mom kept me
informed about your brilliant career in alternative medicine. I myself,
have been a member of the Santo Daime church since the mid-80's and I
know there is a branch in New Paltz. I am sure you know about
that.
You have lost your closest friend at a young age, I am sorry for that.
At least you did your all for her and you have many sweet memories to
comfort you. I loved your mom a lot. One of my best friends. But she is
just beyond the thin membrane that separates us from the other realms. I
know she is still looking out for you.
Love,
Barbara Shanti North
Donna Vaughn
Sent: Sat, May 8, 2010 4:08 pm
Dear
Marguerite, How shocked I am at your news. Your mom was such a wonderful woman. She was my great friend during college. She would always listen to my trials and tribulations and always had a fabulous sense of humor.
A couple of things come to mind. Once during final week, she stuffed a pair of pajamas and put them in shoes in a bathroom stall in the sorority house. She managed to crawl out of the locked stall. It appeared to those entering that the stall was occupied. People began to panic when the stall remained occupied for over an hour. Imagine their chagrin when they forced open the stall and found her work of art.
I also remember a water fight with a local fraternity. Your mom was dumping a pail of water on what was supposed to be a fraternity offender. Unfortunately that was the precise moment our beloved house mother (who had just been to the beauty shop) opened the door and was doused by the falling water. I don't think we ever told her who the offender was but it did stop the water fight immediately.
I extend my sincerest condolences in your loss. I wish I could be there for the service. You will be in my thoughts.
Donna Vaughn