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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">This news is just so sad. Tom has been one of the most friendly people I have known. His outgoing conversations and smiles always brightened my spirit. I am heartbroken. The last time I saw Tom was when he handed Rev Kat and me a pair of long fuzzy house socks as we were leaving the sanctuary. The world needs more people like Tom . I shall miss him, but will always remember him as long as I can.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Brenda Lisk</div><div><br></div>
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On Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 11:35:02 PM EDT, Kat Hawbaker via Fuusm-l <fuusm-l@fuusm.org> wrote:
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<div><div id="yiv0511067372"><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:16px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p1">Sad News</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">A Man of Marietta has died.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>Tom Sharretts (71) was a well-known figure to many in Marietta and his passing is a sad case of a cautionary tale.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>Be careful to wear reflective gear and clothes if you are out at night.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>For those driving automobiles in our community- You are responsible to watch for bicycles, pedestrians, and animals because you are bigger and can hurt someone. It was a terrible accident Saturday night on Route 7.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">Tom suffered many health problems and challenges over the years, yet found a way to be kind, thoughtful and engaged in his wider community.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>Many FUUSM folk offered rides to Tom (who didn’t drive) <i>{Anna Prince brought Tom Sharretts and a pot of local green beans to a birthday bash in 2012-FB}.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span></i> If we didn’t offer, Tom would ask for rides to facilitate his participation and he regularly used our limited bus system to attend lectures and musical concerts of all kinds.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>Tom helped to promote the cultural events of our community.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">He wrote his first Letter to the Editor<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>(Marietta Times) in support of the Mid-Ohio Valley Players production of All My Sons - written by Arthur Miller<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">In an interview about the weather Wintry Winter?<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>Jan. 30 2017<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:11px;line-height:normal;" class="yiv0511067372s1">(posted on FUUSM 2/2/2017)</span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3"><i>“I’d like to see more snow but I guess it’s all melted already,”</i> he said referring to the small snowfall Marietta saw on Sunday night.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>However, the clear sidewalks on Monday enabled him to walk to the library and to Marietta College for a Learning in Retirement class.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">Tom asked a lot of questions in pursuit of his interests and passion for learning and history.<span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span>He told many stories of friends, neighbors & famous people of the area and loved to give birthday cards and gifts. <span class="yiv0511067372Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">His presence in our community was a great gift and we mourn his passing, even as we remember fondly his unique personality and spirit, and we will share his stories, now that he is gone.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;min-height:16px;" class="yiv0511067372p2"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">Your minister,</p><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:New;" class="yiv0511067372p3">Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker</p>
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