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There is much I did not know about Anne Gefell.

I knew she was involved in her church choir, but I did not
realize the depth of that involvement.  Nor did I know how
talented a singer she was.

I knew of her involvement in environmental issues (and I
recall her talking about the St. Lawrence River/Save the River
efforts), but I did not appreciate the intensity of her engagement
with our living environment.

I knew she had a warm and caring family, but it wasn't until
I had a chance to meet them that I gained direct knowledge
of how close they were.

I didn't know about her participation in many, many social
action and social justice activities.  Anne worked hard to
make the world better.


But I did know that she had a broad and deep knowledge of
multiple and diverse areas.  She knew better than anyone
else I can name how Columbia 'worked'.  She had a passionate
commitment to helping those of us -- faculty, staff, students,
administrators -- who worked with her, and her help was
absolutely invaluable.

I know that she was someone I relied upon to help keep me
sane.  Her office was often a refuge; a place where I could
retreat and receive actual words of wisdom.  Anne was one
of the wisest of women I knew.

And I know that Anne was a true friend, a real friend.   I
will treasure her smile and her shared laughter as long as
I live.

She made the world better by being here.

The death of someone -- a family member or a close friend, or
even someone we don't know but admire -- causes us to reflect
on what we know, and what we will do with that knowledge.  As
we age, holes and gaps appear.  How will we fill them?

Anne I really miss you.