[AT] [SEL] A heavy heart tonight.

[Sewell, Steven]

To all. Thank you. Janel had health issues for many years . She fought , long and hard. Till her body wore out. She was ready. Still hard for me and the family.

Steve Sewell
Albany, Ohio USA
sewell at ohio.edu<mailto:sewell at ohio.edu>
sewell at atis.net<mailto:sewell at atis.net>

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From: stationary-engine <stationary-engine-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com> on behalf of Steve Royster <steve_royster at hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 9:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [SEL] A heavy heart tonight.

So sorry to hear the news. Steve and family  will be in my thoughts and prayers. Steve
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Subject: [SEL] A heavy heart tonight.


Many of you, especially those of you who have attended the SEL/ATIS gatherings at the Portland IN show, met and got to know one of the kindest and gentlest souls I’ve ever known:  Janel Sewell - Steve Sewell’s wife.

Unfortunately she passed away this morning.

She had struggled with health issues on and off for several years but always bore up under the weight of it without complaint using a calm strength I found amazing.  She was always a relaxing and sweet presence any time I swung by the trailer at Portland to talk with her.  She was also a wonderful hostess the few times I spent the night at Steve’s house or attended one of their gatherings.  Her relationship with her daughter was inspiring and her career in nursing in one of of the most difficult settings a nurse can operate in was an example of selfless service.

While I never saw her more than once or twice a year the world suddenly seems emptier and colder.   My only beacon of hope  is the idea she is enjoying a loving reunion with John(a son Steve and Janel lost about 15 years ago).   It is my fervent prayer that Steve and his daughter Wendy can find peace and consolation with that thought.

I post this because Steve Sewell has been such an important part of ATIS:  past and present.  We owe a lot to him.  Janel’s presence and contributions were also important and I for one will miss her.

Please lift a prayer for the Sewells.

Spencer

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