Ken Iverson dead at 83

Below is the story from Eric, which I got from Eugene McDonnell. Ken
was always quick of mind and of tongue but never seemed less than
affable. It's a consolation to me that he was able to keep these
qualities to the end.


From: Eric Iverson <eiverson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Date: October 21, 2004 6:44:37 AM PDT
To: JFORUM@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
Subject: [Jforum] Dr. Kenneth E. Iverson
Reply-To: J Forum <JFORUM@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM>

Ken Iverson passed away Tuesday evening, October 19th at the age of
83. Ken was at his computer Saturday afternoon working on a new J lab
when he had a stroke.  Three days later he died quietly with his wife
Jean by his side, along with other family members. Ken had a wonderful
and memorable life. He enjoyed it fully and he freely shared his joy
with so many others.

Many people have contributed to the start, growth, and evolution of J.
But Ken's role was central and inspirational. J exists because of Ken
and we will always remember that.

The J Forum was a particular joy for Ken. He was an avid reader and
was amazed and pleased with the civility.

In his last days Ken expressed confidence that the J seeds he had
planted had taken root and was satisfied that the steady and healthy
growth would continue.  Ken has passed a torch and it is now up to us.


Ken's immediate family is having a private memorial service. In lieu
of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the charity of your
choosing or to the Academy of Life Long Learning (www.allto.ca). Ken's
life was based on the importance of education and teaching and in
recent years, with Jean's serious involvement, the Academy was an
important part of Ken's wider life outside of J.

/Eric Iverson

We won't forget him.

--
Don Kelly
dhky@peeshaw.ca
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"Charles Brenner" <c.brenner@mail.comcast.com> wrote in message
news:4178259e.161349781@news.comcast.giganews.com...
> Below is the story from Eric, which I got from Eugene McDonnell. Ken
> was always quick of mind and of tongue but never seemed less than
> affable. It's a consolation to me that he was able to keep these
> qualities to the end.
>
>
> From: Eric Iverson <eiverson@SYMPATICO.CA>
> Date: October 21, 2004 6:44:37 AM PDT
> To: JFORUM@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
> Subject: [Jforum] Dr. Kenneth E. Iverson
> Reply-To: J Forum <JFORUM@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM>
>
> Ken Iverson passed away Tuesday evening, October 19th at the age of
> 83. Ken was at his computer Saturday afternoon working on a new J lab
> when he had a stroke.  Three days later he died quietly with his wife
> Jean by his side, along with other family members. Ken had a wonderful
> and memorable life. He enjoyed it fully and he freely shared his joy
> with so many others.
>
> Many people have contributed to the start, growth, and evolution of J.
> But Ken's role was central and inspirational. J exists because of Ken
> and we will always remember that.
>
> The J Forum was a particular joy for Ken. He was an avid reader and
> was amazed and pleased with the civility.
>
> In his last days Ken expressed confidence that the J seeds he had
> planted had taken root and was satisfied that the steady and healthy
> growth would continue.  Ken has passed a torch and it is now up to us.
>
>
> Ken's immediate family is having a private memorial service. In lieu
> of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the charity of your
> choosing or to the Academy of Life Long Learning (www.allto.ca). Ken's
> life was based on the importance of education and teaching and in
> recent years, with Jean's serious involvement, the Academy was an
> important part of Ken's wider life outside of J.
>
> /Eric Iverson

Sorry to hear that.  As they say in the theater, he had a good run.  Most of
us don't accomplish a tenth as much as he did.  Sounds like he went
peacefully and fairly quickly, which is in a way a blessing.

Charles Brenner wrote:

> Below is the story from Eric, which I got from Eugene McDonnell. Ken
> was always quick of mind and of tongue but never seemed less than
> affable. It's a consolation to me that he was able to keep these
> qualities to the end.
>
>
> From: Eric Iverson <eiverson@SYMPATICO.CA>
> Date: October 21, 2004 6:44:37 AM PDT
> To: JFORUM@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM
> Subject: [Jforum] Dr. Kenneth E. Iverson
> Reply-To: J Forum <JFORUM@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM>
>
> Ken Iverson passed away Tuesday evening, October 19th at the age of
> 83. Ken was at his computer Saturday afternoon working on a new J lab
> when he had a stroke.  Three days later he died quietly with his wife
> Jean by his side, along with other family members. Ken had a wonderful
> and memorable life. He enjoyed it fully and he freely shared his joy
> with so many others.
>
> Many people have contributed to the start, growth, and evolution of J.
> But Ken's role was central and inspirational. J exists because of Ken
> and we will always remember that.
>
> The J Forum was a particular joy for Ken. He was an avid reader and
> was amazed and pleased with the civility.
>
> In his last days Ken expressed confidence that the J seeds he had
> planted had taken root and was satisfied that the steady and healthy
> growth would continue.  Ken has passed a torch and it is now up to us.
>
>
> Ken's immediate family is having a private memorial service. In lieu
> of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the charity of your
> choosing or to the Academy of Life Long Learning (www.allto.ca). Ken's
> life was based on the importance of education and teaching and in
> recent years, with Jean's serious involvement, the Academy was an
> important part of Ken's wider life outside of J.
>
> /Eric Iverson

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--John
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