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[Stephen Offiler]

Very sad, Gil.  Condolences.  I hope that talking about it here with
friends helps to ease your pain.

Steve O.

On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 9:03 PM, <vschwartz1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Friends;to get searched
> I do not know just where to start this, but I feel like you should know. I
> find it very difficult to talk about it as well as even think about it. My
> beloved wife of 46 years passed away September 6, 2015 at 4:45 PM.
> February 2 of last year, she became very tired and went to her doctor who
> put her in the hospital. She received two units of blood, and after three
> days, went home. In about 10 days, she again felt very tired and again went
> to her doctor who immediately put her back in the hospital. This time, she
> received four units of blood and an appointment to enter a research
> hospital. That hospital immediately diagnosed her with multiple myeloma, a
> cancer of the white blood cells. She was then sent to a cancer specialist
> at another cancer hospital. The cancer specialist, after a multitude of
> tests, agreed with the diagnosis and said that the multiple myeloma was
> indeed present and centered in the top of her skull. He started immediate
> treatment, and about the middle of August, the cancer specialist said she
> appeared to be in partial remission. Shortly after that, she began to lose
> her ability to function. 10 days before she passed she did not know anyone
> or recognize anything.
> She knew a lot of you folks, meeting you at Portland. She spoke of you
> often, having enjoyed the Back 40 get togethers. Keep her in your thoughts
> and prayers.
> It has been a difficult trip.
> Gil Schwartz
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