Please mention that Iris's six cousins and Uncle Mel will truly miss her as well! Paula Joanie Eileen Faye Renee Jeanne
Rene Devantier
My exotic cousin!: I was the baby.. the youngest cousin. I am #8. I just remember thinking that Iris was the most exotic, worldly person I ever knew. I was in awe of her travels, Bali sticks in my mind the most. I remember bragging to my friends that my cousin was a dancer in Bali. I also thought that Iris studying Mime was so exciting. As a little girl, she was always this vision of beauty and mystery to me. As an adult, things did not change. Her life in the monastary was all still so intriguing to me. I was envious of how much she had done and seen. I believe her life was full and happy. I know that her soul has now moved on to her next journey.
Jeanne Brenner - Schnell
Study and Spiritual Friendship: Iris was a special person who shared the Buddha's Path together. A deeply significant part of this path has been sharing it with Iris and Kathy Lewis. It was weekly sessions of reading the Buddha's teachings in the Middle Length Discourses. We would read them aloud, ask questions, and inquire. It was an enlivened learning experience, unlike anything I've experienced before or after. The teachings and Iris will always live in my heart. I will miss your wry and funny sense of humor as well as your inquiring mind.
Much Metta, Mettika Hoffman
lover and friend: I am so so sad to hear that Iris passed from us but know and suspect her spirit is dancing in the clouds protecting her loved ones and the environs that surround us all....i was so happy she found and had a spiritual family and practice and my heartfelt thoughts of love and loss go out especially to her parents and her dear friends her walk her thru the end of life passage
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....my regret is that i did not know she was so ill and that i would of tried to help out in some way....i was lucky and blessed to have the opportunity to dance and laugh with such a talented wonderful woman .....iris i hope your dancing in the moonlight... love weedie
diana wiedemann aka weedie
From Albion: I am remembering Iris and her laughter and enthusiasms and incredible energy. Some years ago she was trying to teach me to run so that I could get in better shape for some trip I was planning. I remembering her running uphill backwards, easily, smiling and urging me on while I huffed and puffed to keep up with her. I am still in shock to hear of her death and extend my deepest condolences to her extended family - blood, spiritual and friends. Although once she moved inland our paths rarely crossed, she has always occupied a warm place in my heart. In sadness and community,
Sydelle
I was one of Iris' friends during the time she lived in Albion. I always loved hearing stories about her time in Denmark. I had so much pleasure watching her dance or mime - she made it look so easy, and now that I've been dancing I wish she was here to coach me a bit. When she moved into Ft. Bragg, we saw one another occasionally and I was glad to know she found meaningful work that she enjoyed and felt she could be of service. I was talking to Weed this morning, and heard the beautiful story of how the monks at the monastery would come do their prayers surrounding the cabin. I will hold the image in my mind of you and Iris surrounded in prayer and love. I send energy to you and the whole family in getting through this painful time.
Helen Jacobs