[AT] A heavy heart tonight.

[Darrell Ratliff]

Our condolences to Steve and his family.
Bigdog

	-----------------------------------------From: "Spencer Yost" 
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Sent: Wednesday December 30 2020 9:06:37PM
Subject: [AT] 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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