Ann Marie Clark
Dec 11th 1951 - Dec 30th 2009
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Debv Anderson
January 9th 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Ann Marie. Josh and Jessica were at Oriole Lane School where I teach some years ago, and I had the pleasure to get to know this very warm and wonderful family. I lost both of my parents a couple of years ago and my heart goes out to you. Take comfort in your memories and all that she was. Sincerely, Deb
Jane Lukic
January 6th 2010
I first met Ann Marie when friend Rosie (then Lasky) brought her to my house and the three of us sat in a circle and sang together. I remember being very taken with Ann Marie's energy and smile. We had talked about trying to start a song circle in our area, and Ann Marie decided to begin to host the circles at her home in Thiensville. I began to sit in circle with Rosie, her, and other women that obviously enjoyed Ann Marie and singing together. After some of our sessions, she and Penny Egan and I would sit around her kitchen table - with whatever goodies were left from the gathering long after everyone else had gone - staying up very late to laugh, and laugh and laug somemore. What fun we had, and how much I enjoyed getting to know Ann Marie better. After her first surgery, I spent time at the house to help with whatever she needed while in recovery. As a cancer survivor myself, we formed a kinship that enabled Ann and I to talk in depth seriously about what she might be facing. Sometimes she called just to ask a question, or to let me know she was scared, or to just talk and share some more laughter - I could always count on her for that! Even during our last conversations during the last months of her life, there was something that we could find to chuckle over...... I had a deep respect for all that Ann Marie sought out in her journey to try and understand what was happening to her and in what choices were at hand to make. It still seems impossible that Ann Marie is gone from sight - I will not sit around her kitchen table laughing late into the night again. But I will carry her with me in my heart and in my voice. Much love to Jim, Josh, Jesse, and other family and friends so dear to her. All those "Jerusalem" loving Brits in heaven must be happy to have her in the choir!
Family from Canada
January 5th 2010
We will never forget Ann Marie. She has always held a special place in our hearts.
She was a lovely little girl and grew up to be a wonderful woman. Her love of life, her family and friends was always very evident.
She was a warm, caring, fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. We are better people ourselves for knowing Ann... We will miss her very much.
love Aunts, Uncles, and cousins in Canada
Cathy Kaye
January 5th 2010
I met and got to know Ann-Marie through song circles. At the song circles, we loved not only singing together, but also laughing together--plentifully and deeply--and sharing thoughts from the heart. When I had a health crisis, Ann-Marie was one of the first to step up and help me when I was in need. Spending time with Ann-Marie has always made me happy. I will miss Ann-Marie's lovely voice and her lively fun presence, but her spirit and love feel present in my life still.
Julie Johnson
January 5th 2010
Ann-Marie was a close friend and neighbor. She would walk over - or come gliding up the driveway on her bike - nonchalantly making a graceful dismount. We shared a love of nature, including plants, flowers, walking and being in or on water. One of the plants I showed her in our yard was a tower of blooming Hollyhock “volunteers” (plants that unexpectedly spring up from natural seed disbursal.) We enjoyed herb sharing, soulful talking, and lots of laughter!
On one of her long walks on the Mequon-Thiensville bike path, Ann-Marie found something she wanted to share with me. Knowing I can’t walk very far, she drove me close to her mysterious find, told me to close my eyes, and lead me down the path. She positioned me in the perfect spot like a painter finding the most pleasing aspect. Then she told me to open my eyes – we were facing an entire congregation of blooming Hollyhocks! Such an impressive quantity and range of color!
The Hollyhock experience was a kind thing to do for me. Yet it is but one example of her love and charity of spirit. It happened after her diagnosis and the poor prognosis she was given. She refused to accept that prognosis as something to define her life, mood, future and ability to give. What seemed most disappointing to her toward the end of her walk on the Earth, was what she saw as a lessening of her ability to help others. In truth, she kept on giving.
Ann-Marie lived fully. What keeps me going in my grief is my gratitude for having known her. She brought out the best in others due to her positive nature and ability to love unconditionally.
Ann-Marie, thank you for your friendship.
Pam Kehoe
January 5th 2010
Ann Marie and I sat in circle for two years sharing love, laughter, tears and growing pains. Oh how we would laugh. Ann Marie shared her free spirit with many and taught us how to dance. She was a gift of God. My sister is at rest and will be missed by all.
Blessings
Penny Egan
January 4th 2010
This world is now a lesser place.
Laura Gentry
January 4th 2010
I trained Ann Marie in laughter yoga. She was such a natural at it because she was so full of joy and fun. I am grateful to have known her. I have posted a tribute to her at my laughter blog: http://laughingwithlaura.blogspot.com/2010/01/remembering-ann-marie-clark.html
frank Sorrenti
January 4th 2010
although, I did not know her well, in the short time we spent together, I do remember what a great sense of humor she had,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim, Josh and Jessica
Frank Sorrenti and Family
Jon & Eileen Shapiro
January 3rd 2010
Ann Marie was always a joy to be with. We would occasionally get together with the Clark family and George Stube at a restaurant and share our family stories. It was always informative and entertaining. Ann Marie added great positive energy to the world and to all those who interacted with her. This energy will always be part of all of our lives and her future journeys.
C. Thomas Cook
January 3rd 2010
I was present at Jim and Ann Marie's wedding. I remember thinking how beautiful it was that two people on the spiritual path were joining their lives together in the ceremony that was conducted by Yogacharya Oliver Black.
I had seen Jim a few times in the years that followed -- we even traveled with my son Devon back and forth to the yoga retreat in Michigan (the Song of the Morning Ranch) one time. But I didn't see Ann Marie again until we met at the retreat at Easter-time in April 2009. We dined together one night and I mentioned that I had been among the people who witnessed her wedding, which surprised her.
She surprised me, in return, by leading a laughter yoga session for me and the other retreat-goers. It was one of the highlights of my last visit there, with the high energy that it elicited, and the creativity she showed in teaching us to laugh until it hurt.
I will be among those who will miss Ann Marie's physical presence. I'm sure her spirit will be nearby, though, and those who are closet to her should take comfort in that knowledge. Having lost a close family member, myself, I learned that the times when I felt the saddest were times when his spirit was attempting to console me in my grief.
Namaste.
Trish Williams Mueller
January 3rd 2010
I remember the first time I met Ann-Marie...It was January of 2005 and my very first E-Circle meeting. I recall being very nervous, but felt calmed my Ann-Marie's easy laughter. One of my favorite memories of those years together is all of us dancing...Led by Ann-Marie and Dita! The love and laughter vibrates with me still!
Peggy Hong
January 3rd 2010
Once when I was visiting Ann-Marie, she decided to teach me how to make real English tea. She showed me how to rinse and preheat the teapot, never use soap, and never mix the herbal teapot with the one for black tea. Later when she was at my house I made a pot of tea as she'd shown me, and put a wool beret on the pot to serve as a tea cozy. She got a kick out the beret and said, "If you Americans are creative enough to use hats for tea cozies, there is hope for you yet!"
Carol
January 2nd 2010
This summer at Jim & Ann Marie home listening to her tell the story of when the two of them went rafting on the river near their house. It was one of the funniest things I ever heard.
Rosie McCormick
January 2nd 2010
Ann-Marie and I have been friends for over 20 years, and so there are countless fond memories that have come flooding back in the past few days. One I would like to share is how we decided that we should be friends. Our sons were in kindergarten together at Sunny Meadow Wadorf school over 21 years ago. We began to periodically run into each other outside of school and we would always say, "Let's get together sometime for tea", but never managed to make plans. Finally, one day we very nearly literally "ran into each other" (our grocery carts, that is) at Outpost and so finally took the hint. We have been dear friends ever since.
Debv Anderson
January 9th 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Ann Marie. Josh and Jessica were at Oriole Lane School where I teach some years ago, and I had the pleasure to get to know this very warm and wonderful family. I lost both of my parents a couple of years ago and my heart goes out to you. Take comfort in your memories and all that she was. Sincerely, Deb
Jane Lukic
January 6th 2010
I first met Ann Marie when friend Rosie (then Lasky) brought her to my house and the three of us sat in a circle and sang together. I remember being very taken with Ann Marie's energy and smile. We had talked about trying to start a song circle in our area, and Ann Marie decided to begin to host the circles at her home in Thiensville. I began to sit in circle with Rosie, her, and other women that obviously enjoyed Ann Marie and singing together. After some of our sessions, she and Penny Egan and I would sit around her kitchen table - with whatever goodies were left from the gathering long after everyone else had gone - staying up very late to laugh, and laugh and laug somemore. What fun we had, and how much I enjoyed getting to know Ann Marie better. After her first surgery, I spent time at the house to help with whatever she needed while in recovery. As a cancer survivor myself, we formed a kinship that enabled Ann and I to talk in depth seriously about what she might be facing. Sometimes she called just to ask a question, or to let me know she was scared, or to just talk and share some more laughter - I could always count on her for that! Even during our last conversations during the last months of her life, there was something that we could find to chuckle over...... I had a deep respect for all that Ann Marie sought out in her journey to try and understand what was happening to her and in what choices were at hand to make. It still seems impossible that Ann Marie is gone from sight - I will not sit around her kitchen table laughing late into the night again. But I will carry her with me in my heart and in my voice. Much love to Jim, Josh, Jesse, and other family and friends so dear to her. All those "Jerusalem" loving Brits in heaven must be happy to have her in the choir!
Family from Canada
January 5th 2010
We will never forget Ann Marie. She has always held a special place in our hearts.
She was a lovely little girl and grew up to be a wonderful woman. Her love of life, her family and friends was always very evident.
She was a warm, caring, fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. We are better people ourselves for knowing Ann... We will miss her very much.
love Aunts, Uncles, and cousins in Canada
Cathy Kaye
January 5th 2010
I met and got to know Ann-Marie through song circles. At the song circles, we loved not only singing together, but also laughing together--plentifully and deeply--and sharing thoughts from the heart. When I had a health crisis, Ann-Marie was one of the first to step up and help me when I was in need. Spending time with Ann-Marie has always made me happy. I will miss Ann-Marie's lovely voice and her lively fun presence, but her spirit and love feel present in my life still.
Julie Johnson
January 5th 2010
Ann-Marie was a close friend and neighbor. She would walk over - or come gliding up the driveway on her bike - nonchalantly making a graceful dismount. We shared a love of nature, including plants, flowers, walking and being in or on water. One of the plants I showed her in our yard was a tower of blooming Hollyhock “volunteers” (plants that unexpectedly spring up from natural seed disbursal.) We enjoyed herb sharing, soulful talking, and lots of laughter!
On one of her long walks on the Mequon-Thiensville bike path, Ann-Marie found something she wanted to share with me. Knowing I can’t walk very far, she drove me close to her mysterious find, told me to close my eyes, and lead me down the path. She positioned me in the perfect spot like a painter finding the most pleasing aspect. Then she told me to open my eyes – we were facing an entire congregation of blooming Hollyhocks! Such an impressive quantity and range of color!
The Hollyhock experience was a kind thing to do for me. Yet it is but one example of her love and charity of spirit. It happened after her diagnosis and the poor prognosis she was given. She refused to accept that prognosis as something to define her life, mood, future and ability to give. What seemed most disappointing to her toward the end of her walk on the Earth, was what she saw as a lessening of her ability to help others. In truth, she kept on giving.
Ann-Marie lived fully. What keeps me going in my grief is my gratitude for having known her. She brought out the best in others due to her positive nature and ability to love unconditionally.
Ann-Marie, thank you for your friendship.
Pam Kehoe
January 5th 2010
Ann Marie and I sat in circle for two years sharing love, laughter, tears and growing pains. Oh how we would laugh. Ann Marie shared her free spirit with many and taught us how to dance. She was a gift of God. My sister is at rest and will be missed by all.
Blessings
Penny Egan
January 4th 2010
This world is now a lesser place.
Laura Gentry
January 4th 2010
I trained Ann Marie in laughter yoga. She was such a natural at it because she was so full of joy and fun. I am grateful to have known her. I have posted a tribute to her at my laughter blog: http://laughingwithlaura.blogspot.com/2010/01/remembering-ann-marie-clark.html
frank Sorrenti
January 4th 2010
although, I did not know her well, in the short time we spent together, I do remember what a great sense of humor she had,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim, Josh and Jessica
Frank Sorrenti and Family
Jon & Eileen Shapiro
January 3rd 2010
Ann Marie was always a joy to be with. We would occasionally get together with the Clark family and George Stube at a restaurant and share our family stories. It was always informative and entertaining. Ann Marie added great positive energy to the world and to all those who interacted with her. This energy will always be part of all of our lives and her future journeys.
C. Thomas Cook
January 3rd 2010
I was present at Jim and Ann Marie's wedding. I remember thinking how beautiful it was that two people on the spiritual path were joining their lives together in the ceremony that was conducted by Yogacharya Oliver Black.
I had seen Jim a few times in the years that followed -- we even traveled with my son Devon back and forth to the yoga retreat in Michigan (the Song of the Morning Ranch) one time. But I didn't see Ann Marie again until we met at the retreat at Easter-time in April 2009. We dined together one night and I mentioned that I had been among the people who witnessed her wedding, which surprised her.
She surprised me, in return, by leading a laughter yoga session for me and the other retreat-goers. It was one of the highlights of my last visit there, with the high energy that it elicited, and the creativity she showed in teaching us to laugh until it hurt.
I will be among those who will miss Ann Marie's physical presence. I'm sure her spirit will be nearby, though, and those who are closet to her should take comfort in that knowledge. Having lost a close family member, myself, I learned that the times when I felt the saddest were times when his spirit was attempting to console me in my grief.
Namaste.
Trish Williams Mueller
January 3rd 2010
I remember the first time I met Ann-Marie...It was January of 2005 and my very first E-Circle meeting. I recall being very nervous, but felt calmed my Ann-Marie's easy laughter. One of my favorite memories of those years together is all of us dancing...Led by Ann-Marie and Dita! The love and laughter vibrates with me still!
Peggy Hong
January 3rd 2010
Once when I was visiting Ann-Marie, she decided to teach me how to make real English tea. She showed me how to rinse and preheat the teapot, never use soap, and never mix the herbal teapot with the one for black tea. Later when she was at my house I made a pot of tea as she'd shown me, and put a wool beret on the pot to serve as a tea cozy. She got a kick out the beret and said, "If you Americans are creative enough to use hats for tea cozies, there is hope for you yet!"
Carol
January 2nd 2010
This summer at Jim & Ann Marie home listening to her tell the story of when the two of them went rafting on the river near their house. It was one of the funniest things I ever heard.
Rosie McCormick
January 2nd 2010
Ann-Marie and I have been friends for over 20 years, and so there are countless fond memories that have come flooding back in the past few days. One I would like to share is how we decided that we should be friends. Our sons were in kindergarten together at Sunny Meadow Wadorf school over 21 years ago. We began to periodically run into each other outside of school and we would always say, "Let's get together sometime for tea", but never managed to make plans. Finally, one day we very nearly literally "ran into each other" (our grocery carts, that is) at Outpost and so finally took the hint. We have been dear friends ever since.
