I first wrote about fellow writer Lori Hall Steele in September. I’m sad to report she died yesterday, November 19, 2008, from ALS, something similar or perhaps Lyme Disease. It is a tremendous loss for her family and friends and for this profession I love so much. Please keep her loved ones in your heart during this difficult time.
If this made you get misty, I recommend reading this essay Lori wrote about her young son’s first thoughts on death and having a good cry. Sometimes that’s exactly what we need on days like today.
Here also is a link to Lori’s obit, from her hometown newspaper.
Sherri,
I emailed you privately, but I’m posting here too in case anyone else is interested. One of Lori’s close friends just sent this information:
There will be a visitation at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home [www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com] Monday (11/24) from 5-8p. The funeral will will be Tuesday (11/25) morning at 11 am at the Baypoint Community Church [http://www.bponline.org]
in Traverse City. I saw a couple of posts asking about memorials. An
account has been set up in Lori’s son’s name (Jackson Gabriel Steele)
at Northwestern Bank [http://www.nwbank.com] in Traverse City. (There’s a branch on Union St, that’s the best one to use)
Lori was a much respected contributor to QSR. Please post any funeral information. I’d like to send flowers.