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Date: Thu, Jun 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Subject: In Memoriam of our Leader, Friend, and Partner in Ministry…
To: <carolyndirector@xxxxxxxxx>
Friends and family of Spirit In The Desert Retreat Center
In Memoriam of our Leader, Friend, and Partner in Ministry…
Friends and family of Spirit In The Desert Retreat Center,
It is with tremendous sadness we share the news that the Reverend Richard
E. Anderson, Spirit In The Desert’s Executive Director, passed away on
Sunday, June 2, surrounded by friends and family. Richard suffered an acute
medical episode several days ago and never regained consciousness.
Richard joined Spirit in the fall of 2015 following a national search. He
brought an amazing set of experiences and skills to the role including
pastoral roles with three Lutheran congregations, his work with the ARC
retreat community in Minnesota, management experience with several
successful restaurants, and multiple roles leading development and
philanthropic efforts. All these skills and experiences were packaged in an
individual with boundless energy, unbridled enthusiasm, tremendous gifts
for spiritual leadership, and with a passion to be a friend to all. He was
to put it simply, the embodiment of the perfect person for the role. Under
his leadership, we successfully magnified the mission of Spirit in the
Desert to be a holy place where people experience hospitality and renew
their calling in the world. He will be sorely missed.
We are blessed with a leadership team and committed staff who are able to
continue retreat operations without disruption. We are thankful for their
perseverance during this trying and sad time. Richard’s service to the
retreat center that so captivated and energized him over the past three
years, is now a legacy of hope for Spirit’s future.
In faithful service,
The Board of Directors
Spirit In The Desert Retreat Center
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