This tribute is actually from Geryl Kramer- I don't know how to change the name.

The loss of Emily is a loss to not only anyone who intimate  knew her but to so many others she touched. For me like so many there is a huge hole in my heart.  But it is filled with the privilege and memories from   us becoming dear friends. I met Emily as a colleague- and all her many talents, interests, and accomplishments have been expressed.  But when I think of Emily, I think of her first and foremost as a mom.  I met her as a single career woman but she shared so many stories about being a mom .For her that was her greatest joy and accomplishment.  She was loving, level headed, and not only spoke of Jessie but of Margo and Inga.    She was also a teacher- first in starting a Montessori School.  Education was a passion for her-and she educated so many people with her kindness and her grace in sharing.  She passed her love of gardening on not only to her children but to me.  I lived in Chicago. We did so many FaceTimes around me planting a garden.  That passion is now a part of me.

Emily had a great ability to make people feel good about themselves.  She was always caring and positive.  Anger and negativity were not a part of her.  I told Emily in her last few days that she touched everyone she met, she did her work here on earth, left the world and all who knew her a better place.  I also told her that her  group of friends and family who didn't really know each other  would  build a circle of love and friendship and stay connected to keep her alive in all our hearts.  Rest in peace dear friend.  Love you,

Geryl