We have just received word that Maurice Grossman, long time member of our organization has passed away at the age of 82. 

 

The following article will be published in the Arizona Daily Star, Saturday, January 23rd:  (click below to go to the article.)

 

"'Renaissance man' Maurice Grossman, 82, dies after surgery"  Thursday night of complications follow-ing heart surgery.

 

Maurice came out as a gay man after the death of his wife in 1979.  He is survived by his son and daughter, both of Seattle.

 

"Gay rights were very important to him, as were human-rights issues in general," Lauren Grossman said.

Stephen Christopher Grossman said his father was spiritually centered. He taught Buddhist meditation and "always sought to raise up his fellow man and fellow woman."

"He was a man of great generosity of spirit, and he raised himself up from very poor circumstances. And the opportunities that he created for himself, and the wonder that he attained and enjoyed in life, he wanted for everyone," said Stephen Grossman.

If anyone cares to post a personal message on the blog regarding Maurice, please  go to:   Rum, Romanism and Rebellion  (just click on the underlined link.)

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