John crossed the threshold to join forces with our unseen world early in the morning of Feb. 25; his timing impeccably chosen to have potent astrological connection to his two greatest teachers, Marshall Rosenberg and Rudolf Steiner.

John had joyfully dedicated his life to sharing the work of these two men within the communities of each. His passion and love for humanity permeated his work, as did his tremendous sense of humor.

He traveled worldwide to share Nonviolent Communication (NVC) after a 13-year career as a Waldorf teacher in Ashland, Oregon.

John loved music, of all kinds, and found tremendous satisfaction in discovering and listening to the newest releases of music from around the world. He was a skillful carpenter, a wonderful dancer and an outdoor enthusiast. You might catch him swimming across Cascade Lake on Orcas Island or up river in southern Oregon.

His loving wife Cat, his daughters Sara, Lynn and Adina and his son Manu survive John. His brother Robert and his sisters Susie and Nancy also survive John along with many nieces and nephews, grandchildren, bonus children and hundreds of friends and colleagues around the world.

John lived “Not I, but the Other in me” in his ability to listen deeply to others. Always with the question “how can I help” in his heart.

To know John was to love him. His was truly a life well lived. We will miss him so. In honor of his life, slow down, take time to really hear what another is sharing and make their needs as important as your own.