Dear friends of Teatro-L,
Although I had not seen him for years, I will always remember Vern's
friendship not only with me but every scholar, young or or old. Je suis
très triste de sa mort. Toutes mes amitiés et mes condoléances à Amy.
Alain Saint-Saëns
Director de Relaciones Internacionales,
Vice-Decano Académico
De la Facultad de Postgrado,
Universidad del Norte,
Asunción, Paraguay
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Subject: Re: Fwd: Tristes noticias: Vern G. Williamsen
Los trabajos del Maestro Williamsen han sido cruciales para mi
investigación sobre el verso dramático. Descanse en paz.
Saludos afectuosos.
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Fecha: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 04:55:12 +0000
Asunto: Fwd: Tristes noticias: Vern G. Williamsen
> Nb: this is extremely sad news.
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> From: Amy Williamsen
> Date:07/31/2014 3:54 AM (GMT+01:00)
> To: Sharon Voros , "S.P. Garcia" , Mancing Howard , Charles
Ganelin , "Ellen M. Anderson" , Ellen Anderson / Tim Wiebe , "Campbell,
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, Catherine Connor , "Lauer, A Robert" , "Weimer, Christopher" ,
Barbara Mujica , "Emilie L. BERGMANN"
> Subject: Tristes noticias: Vern G. Williamsen
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> Dr. Vern G. Williamsen, founding member of AHCT, passed away at
his daughter’s home in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, after a prolonged
illness on Tuesday, July 29th surrounded by his loving family. He is
survived by his wife of over 55 years, Clara, his brother Paul, his
daughters Amy and Tora, and his two grandsons, Erik and Pablo. He
remained sharp and lucid until his final moments; his love for
thecomedia and his fellow comediantes never wavered. In fact, on Sunday
evening, he spent a pleasant hour animatedly conversing with a new
friend who had just discovered thecomedia through the introductory
chapter to his Twayne book on the minor dramatists, which included what
our father considered one of his most important contributions to our
field: his insights into the dramatic structure of thecomedia. He will
also be remembered for his artful translations of Spanish classical
theater and his pioneering work to makecomedias available online.In a
letter he wished to share with friends and family, he summarized his
life as follows:Who would have expected that the skinny little
know-it-all pest whose greatest dream was the seemingly impossible goal
of becoming a teacher could possibly accomplish what my luck has
brought me? I have lived a longer and more productive life than most
others I have known and I wish you all the same fate. Just remember
that I was able to pursue two basic interests in my life, Spanish
Language and Literature and my first love, Music and, at the same time
pass on those interests for generations to come. I have not died since
my spirit ripples on into eternity. With love to all, Vern
In accordance with his wishes, we will schedule a celebration of his
life later this year in Tucson, Arizona where he earned his M.A. from
the University of Arizona, studying with the indomitable Miss Ruth Lee
Kennedy. After retiring from the University of Missouri Columbia, he
and his wife later retired there, spending over 22 years in the Old
Pueblo. In lieu of flowers, our family requests that donations be made
either to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro or AHCT
(www.comedias.org).>
Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have already written us, and to
those of you who have kept us in your thoughts. Please share this news
as you see fit.>
Abrazos fuertes,
>
> Amy
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Amy R. Williamsen, Ph.D.
Department Head and Professor of Hispanic Studies
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
2332 Moore Humanities and Research Building
336-334-5725
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