Well put, Kendra. Hobie married my cousin, Audrey, and although I've taught in Arizona for many years, I spent many summer vacations with them and attended the Union activities. He was a special person and will be missed by many.

I have been lucky enough to know Hobie and his wife, Audrey, since I have been a Union Member. As well as being a warm, intelligent, kind person, he was a true example of what a Union Member 'should' be. I remember one time when he was the only person I saw walking an informational picket line protesting the use of non-Union Labor to construct a building in Jamestown! It was a nasty day outside, too! He will be sorely missed by those he helped and those that love him. I know God is probably telling him to relax and enjoy himself, but Hobie is probably looking for some one or thing to organize or maybe offering to be God's right-hand man <grin> to make people's lives better here on earth.