It is with the greatest sadness that I announce to you the passing of Marde McHenry.
She had only been with us since last August but she is a prime example of how to become an integral part of a new community in record time.
You will recognize her as a twice-a-month parking assistant. Â She joined a chalice circle, the Social Art as the New Cathedral group, became a new UU member and was an active participant in the monthly book group. Â She will be missed by many of us.
She was a secondary school science educator moving here from Cincinnati to start a new life.
As we have been able to piece together, she had a difficult family of origin and major health issues – but her focus was on being positive and not letting her troubles inform her present.
We don’t know exactly how or why she died – but we do know that she touched many of us with her bright smile and happy energy. She was 44 years old and her passing leaves a great hole in the lives of many of us in this congregation.  Rev. Dr. Greg has been in touch with her family.
Thank you, Marde, for sharing your bright spirit with us these past 8 months.
She was an amazing person.
Rest, friend. I’m sorry life was so hard on you. I miss you. You’re beautiful. Thank you. I love you.
My dear friend, I miss you tremendously. Rest now, in peace, sweet Marde. We are all just walking each other home. I am so glad you found this community of faith, peace & love to hold you in your last months on this Earth.
My dear friend, I will miss you so sad .. one sweet soul ,,does anyone who has her cat stripey, she loved him
Marde was my best friend in Cincinnati. We remained in close touch through phone calls and texts.The news of her passing has left a hole in
my heart only she could fill.
I am so sorry to hear about Marde. She was a good woman and a great science teacher in Cincinnati.
Rest in peace, sweet friend. You were so filled with love. I will carry that love with me, always.
I am a high school classmate of Marde’s. It seems from this write and the comments, she continued to spread joy in the world beyond her high school years. Sending love and light to her family and loved ones. May your wonderful memories of her live on forever.