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It is with great sadness that we
announce the passing of John Fleming,
who served as president of the Greater
Oklahoma City chapter of the UN
Association (UNA-USA) from 2001 until
his death on May 4, 2005.
John was a longtime member of the
United Nations Association as well as an
honorable advocate for peace, justice,
and human rights. An OCU graduate,
John supervised the Foundation Center
Cooperating Collection at the
university's Dulaney Browne Library
since 1990. Prior to that, he worked for
the United Way Agency of Greater
Oklahoma City.
announce the passing of John Fleming,
who served as president of the Greater
Oklahoma City chapter of the UN
Association (UNA-USA) from 2001 until
his death on May 4, 2005.
John was a longtime member of the
United Nations Association as well as an
honorable advocate for peace, justice,
and human rights. An OCU graduate,
John supervised the Foundation Center
Cooperating Collection at the
university's Dulaney Browne Library
since 1990. Prior to that, he worked for
the United Way Agency of Greater
Oklahoma City.
| In Memory of John Fleming |
John is remembered for his work with on behalf of many non-profit
organizations. His many contributions to the Greater Oklahoma City
community are recognized as an excellent example of servant leadership in
action.
Here are some tributes that have been offered by John's colleagues and
friends--
May 12, 2005
Zita S. Nyirenda
I always admire all Peace loving people. Am sure John has left a big gap in
the community he has been living and working. After all this hectic life, may
the Almighty rest him in PEACE. Amen.
May 10, 2005
Jalal Daneshfar
John will be missed by lots of people. He was a good man who gave so much
of himself for the local as well as global community. I will always appreciate him
for giving me the opportunity to be involved with the United Nation Association
as well as realizing the importance of Interfaith Alliance. I also appreciate him
for his love and special attention for the students.
May 09, 2005
Larry A. Eberhardt
John was an outstanding leader of the OKC-UNA chapter as well as a vigorous
proponent of broader peace and justice concerns in the Oklahoma City
community. He provided both an expanded vision for the chapter and energy
to assist in implementing that vision. I appreciated both his inquisitive mind and
his ability to disagree without being disagreeable. John, you will be missed!
May 09, 2005
Bob Elliott
John Fleming was an example of humility coupled with great caring. He always
made one feel that they really counted with him. He was unaffected and
genuine. He was a tireless worker and a great planner and organizer. He was
congruent, "what you saw was what you got." His passing is a terrible blow to
society.
We met him only 5 years ago and he immediately made us feel as though we
had been lifetime friends. We will miss this beautiful man.
May 09, 2005
Glenn Norris
My association with John was relatively short, two years,however that time
allowed me the opportunity to realize his most significant contribution to
peace,social justice and general humanitarian issues. I will remember him as a
gracious servant leader.
May 09, 2005
Phyllis Byerly
I have known John for 38 years and have always admired him. In his quiet way
he lived his convictions.
May 09, 2005
Firouz Mollaian
The UN Association of Oklahoma has lost a true champion. John was a very
dedicated, loving and caring individual with immense desire to serve his
community. And he did so with distinction and and honor. Many of us will miss
him and remember him as a wonderful friend and co-worker in so many arenas
of service and humanitarian cause.
Respectfully.........Firouz Mollaian
May 09, 2005
Johnie B. Matthews
I miss him very much. John Fleming was a friend to everybody.
May 08, 2005
Jerry E. Stephens
John really was one of those rare people -- always trying to get the rest of us
to do the best we could -- with little need to take the credit for himself. John will
be so missed, however, more for the smiles, the friendly phone calls, the
gentle urgings. Those were the things that often made our work with John so
frustrating yet in the end so successful.
May 08, 2005
Ray & Lois Crooks
John was a gentle, kind, hardworking person, who had a gift for making each
person contacted feel special. We will greatly miss John in the UNA of OKC
and in the broader community. We are saddened by his passing.
May 08, 2005
Martha Kendall Holmes
The passing of John Fleming is a tremendous loss to the community of
Oklahoma City. I remember him from his days at Community Council in the
early 70's where he did a fine job as a planner. I remember how committed he
was to his church and the choir and the organ in those days. And in the past 3
years I have known him again in his work with the UNA. He was a modest man
and I think he would be a bit surprised at all the people who think so highly of
him. May his soul soar. Martha Kendall Holmes
May 08, 2005
Randall L. Smith
John was a really fine gentleman and I am saddened by his passing. May his
family by conforted by knowing that he was well-loved and well-respected in
the Oklahoma City Peace Community.
May 08, 2005
Kayhan Movafagh
I got to know John for about Five years and I was wondering when he has time
to take care of him self but he never stop working in diffrent non profit
organization and he did it with the digree of perfection and is going to be
agreat lost for State of Oklahoma. I Miss You JOHN
May 08, 2005
Fran Morris
Having known John for nearly 30 years, I responded immediately when he
asked me to join the UNA-USA-OKC board. His leadership will be SO missed - I
can't think of another person who can provide the meticulous attention to
detail that John so willingly gave the organization. He'll be missed all over the
community - and remembered with fondness and gratitude.
May 08, 2005
Bill Bryant
I worked side-by-side with John Fleming as a member of the UN Association for
the last 5 years. I wish I had met John earlier. He was a good man, a
gentleman. And, he had a deep concern for the cause of peace, justice, and
human rights.
I remember he mentioned one time that he was a conscientious objector to
war, and as a young man he actually went before his local draft board to
defend his C.O. application.
The members of the draft board had a duty to determine if John's beliefs were
sincere. I can't imagine that they could have arrived at any other conclusion. I
have always known John to be earnest, sincere, and serious -- with a little bit
of a mischieviousness mixed in for balance. His sense of humor shouldn't be
forgotten.
John's legacy is a lifetime of service to his community and to the world.
organizations. His many contributions to the Greater Oklahoma City
community are recognized as an excellent example of servant leadership in
action.
Here are some tributes that have been offered by John's colleagues and
friends--
May 12, 2005
Zita S. Nyirenda
I always admire all Peace loving people. Am sure John has left a big gap in
the community he has been living and working. After all this hectic life, may
the Almighty rest him in PEACE. Amen.
May 10, 2005
Jalal Daneshfar
John will be missed by lots of people. He was a good man who gave so much
of himself for the local as well as global community. I will always appreciate him
for giving me the opportunity to be involved with the United Nation Association
as well as realizing the importance of Interfaith Alliance. I also appreciate him
for his love and special attention for the students.
May 09, 2005
Larry A. Eberhardt
John was an outstanding leader of the OKC-UNA chapter as well as a vigorous
proponent of broader peace and justice concerns in the Oklahoma City
community. He provided both an expanded vision for the chapter and energy
to assist in implementing that vision. I appreciated both his inquisitive mind and
his ability to disagree without being disagreeable. John, you will be missed!
May 09, 2005
Bob Elliott
John Fleming was an example of humility coupled with great caring. He always
made one feel that they really counted with him. He was unaffected and
genuine. He was a tireless worker and a great planner and organizer. He was
congruent, "what you saw was what you got." His passing is a terrible blow to
society.
We met him only 5 years ago and he immediately made us feel as though we
had been lifetime friends. We will miss this beautiful man.
May 09, 2005
Glenn Norris
My association with John was relatively short, two years,however that time
allowed me the opportunity to realize his most significant contribution to
peace,social justice and general humanitarian issues. I will remember him as a
gracious servant leader.
May 09, 2005
Phyllis Byerly
I have known John for 38 years and have always admired him. In his quiet way
he lived his convictions.
May 09, 2005
Firouz Mollaian
The UN Association of Oklahoma has lost a true champion. John was a very
dedicated, loving and caring individual with immense desire to serve his
community. And he did so with distinction and and honor. Many of us will miss
him and remember him as a wonderful friend and co-worker in so many arenas
of service and humanitarian cause.
Respectfully.........Firouz Mollaian
May 09, 2005
Johnie B. Matthews
I miss him very much. John Fleming was a friend to everybody.
May 08, 2005
Jerry E. Stephens
John really was one of those rare people -- always trying to get the rest of us
to do the best we could -- with little need to take the credit for himself. John will
be so missed, however, more for the smiles, the friendly phone calls, the
gentle urgings. Those were the things that often made our work with John so
frustrating yet in the end so successful.
May 08, 2005
Ray & Lois Crooks
John was a gentle, kind, hardworking person, who had a gift for making each
person contacted feel special. We will greatly miss John in the UNA of OKC
and in the broader community. We are saddened by his passing.
May 08, 2005
Martha Kendall Holmes
The passing of John Fleming is a tremendous loss to the community of
Oklahoma City. I remember him from his days at Community Council in the
early 70's where he did a fine job as a planner. I remember how committed he
was to his church and the choir and the organ in those days. And in the past 3
years I have known him again in his work with the UNA. He was a modest man
and I think he would be a bit surprised at all the people who think so highly of
him. May his soul soar. Martha Kendall Holmes
May 08, 2005
Randall L. Smith
John was a really fine gentleman and I am saddened by his passing. May his
family by conforted by knowing that he was well-loved and well-respected in
the Oklahoma City Peace Community.
May 08, 2005
Kayhan Movafagh
I got to know John for about Five years and I was wondering when he has time
to take care of him self but he never stop working in diffrent non profit
organization and he did it with the digree of perfection and is going to be
agreat lost for State of Oklahoma. I Miss You JOHN
May 08, 2005
Fran Morris
Having known John for nearly 30 years, I responded immediately when he
asked me to join the UNA-USA-OKC board. His leadership will be SO missed - I
can't think of another person who can provide the meticulous attention to
detail that John so willingly gave the organization. He'll be missed all over the
community - and remembered with fondness and gratitude.
May 08, 2005
Bill Bryant
I worked side-by-side with John Fleming as a member of the UN Association for
the last 5 years. I wish I had met John earlier. He was a good man, a
gentleman. And, he had a deep concern for the cause of peace, justice, and
human rights.
I remember he mentioned one time that he was a conscientious objector to
war, and as a young man he actually went before his local draft board to
defend his C.O. application.
The members of the draft board had a duty to determine if John's beliefs were
sincere. I can't imagine that they could have arrived at any other conclusion. I
have always known John to be earnest, sincere, and serious -- with a little bit
of a mischieviousness mixed in for balance. His sense of humor shouldn't be
forgotten.
John's legacy is a lifetime of service to his community and to the world.
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