Name: HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL MORTUARY
Address: St. Louis, MO

I am in shock learning of Audrey's death.  Audrey was one of the most "alive" people I know.  I met her though ACDA.  We became friends while attending the biennial conferences in Mundelein, IL.  I looked forward to catching up with her at our meetings. I worked more closely with her when I became President of ACDA and she was VP-Pres. Elect.  I continued to work with her as Past President.  I will miss her presence at our meetings.

I had great respect for her energy, enthusiasm, drive, prefessionalism, thoughtfulness, kindness to others and the other wonderful qualities that many others have mentioned about her in this guest book.

She not only played a big roll in ACDA and the local ARMA chapter, but she was also a big part of the St. Louis Area Religious Archivists group.
I last saw her in August when we attended the SAA Conference in San Diego. She looking forward to taking the last part of the CRM exam, so that she could be have the distinction of being a Certified Records Manager.

May her light shine on in the darkness and good works live on in the lives of the many people she has touched.

My condolences to her husband and family. Although I did not know you, she spoke of you with great pride and great humor. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Dear Newcomer Family;

I am so sorry for your loss.
I went to Laboure High School with Audrey.
She always had a smile.
Kathy McNamara Miller

Gary, John, Gary and the entire Powderly family.
Audrey certainly was a bright star in my life ever since she came to work in the Archives. I worked with her from the beginning and she was the very best boss anyone could have.
I miss her terribly and will continue to do so for a long time.  After she became ill and we realized she would not be back I felt a tremendous void in my life. Just know that Audrey was the best, most thoughtful, considerate person we could have ever had as the director of the Archives.
Gary, John, Gary and the entire Powderly family has my sincere condolences and prayers at this very difficult time. She can now be with dad, mom, and nephew and continue to be the glue that holds uou and all of us in the Archives together.
Elaine Snyder

Mr. Newcomer, John, and Gary,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Ruzicka

I met Audrey through ACDA meetings. She was always very kind and welcoming to those of us that needed assistance or had questions. She will truly be missed.

As the historian for St. Louis County's Historic Buildings Commission, I had the opportunity to work with Audrey several times, and she was a wonderful person, so kind and helpful.  She will truly be missed in the profession.

My sincere sympathy to your family.  Audrey was my big sister in Gamma Phi Beta, and although we lost touch over the years, I will always remember her as a kind, caring person.  My prayers are with you all.
Lisa Mayer Holderle

I will really miss Audrey... what a special, gifted person she was!

Thank you, Audrey, for ALL your kind & splendid contributions to mankind... in family matters, the Catholic Faith, librarianship, being a wholesome, fun, and  multi-talented lady, and FRIEND to so many people on the Journey of Life.  Though we miss you, we find  comfort knowing that if you aren't there already, very soon you will SOAR with the Angels in your eternal reward!
Join me in praying the Prayer of St. Gertrude with its God-given promise to send souls HOME to Him. Amen. Blessings, Love, & Prayers to the entire family.  Chrisine Smith (CLA member)

Dear Gary and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss.  My prayers are with you.  
Linda Jurging-Pereda, LSS

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.  Audrey was a wonderful woman, mother and friend to many.  Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her children and her husband.  I was blessed with meeting Audrey when her son Gary went to school with my son Brett.  Please know that the Stockmann family is praying for each of you.  May she rest in peace.

Audrey was my Director here at the Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She really enjoyed working with and for the staff. She was missed when she left Arkansas. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God bless all of you.

I am so sorry for your loss.  I was fortunate to work with Audrey while she worked at the McGoogan Library of Medicine.  She will certainly be missed by her colleagues in the Library profession.  Our deepest sympathy to the family and close friends of Audrey.

Audrey was my library director here at the Univ of Arkansas Medical Sciences Library.  I always knew she cared about all of us through her leadership and caring attitude.  She will be missed.  Prayers for the family.

Gary,

I am deeply saddened to learn of Audrey's passing.  It was a genuine pleasure to see her on the occasions I dropped into St. Louis to see you.  I will always remember dinner and "music in the park" on that July evening back in 2008.  I looked forward to Audrey's letters each Christmas, updating me on the activities of the Newcomer family.  Until you see her again someday, keep your memories close and they will comfort you.  You're in my prayers, my friend.

Louise, I was sorry to hear about your loss.  I'm thinking about you and your family.

Mr. Newcomer, John, and Gary, I am so deeply sorry for your loss.  Every time I saw your wife (mother) walking around the neighborhood, she always had a smile on her face.  I'm sure she is still smiling down on you.  My prayers are with you.

Louise, I was so sorry to learn of Audrey's death.  Although I didn't know her, I knew she was a respected and well-loved librarian.

I am so sorry for your loss. Audrey will always be remembered for her incredible energy, thoughtfulness and kindness. She had an unmatched way for always considering and knowing what was right. She was always willing to share her knowledge and spirit and I learned an immense amount from her. She will be greatly missed.

Audrey, 

Thank You for Making Our World a Better Place.

Audrey will be missed at the Cardinal Rigali Center.  When we happened to see one another in the hall, she always stopped to say hi. I feel so fortunate that our paths crossed in our lives.  Her earthly pilgrimage may be over, but I know her prayers from heaven will help her family and the rest of us who will miss her lovely presence.

This is so sad and unexpected.  Audrey was my boss at the University of Nebraska Med Center.  It was such a pleasure to work with--and learn from--her.  She was, unfailingly, positive, patient and thoughtful.  The world needs more people like Audrey, but she was definitely one-of-a-kind.  My condolences to the family at this difficult time.

It was a pleasure to know Audrey first in her library role at SLU, later as an interim CIO, and best of all as a school mom and fellow parishioner at St. Gabriel. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I want you to know that I always experienced her as a loving and giving person who put others before herself. We've lost a lovely physical presence, but I know she'll be your most effective advocate in heaven!

Being a classmate of Audrey'sat Laboure High, I can tell you that she is being remembered as one of the sweetest girls we knew. Often times she was so soft spoken but ready to have fun and quick to smile.  Classmates were so glad to have been able to reconnect with her at our reunion and were planning on seeing her again in June. She will be sorely missed.   Our condolences and prayers for the family at this time.

Dear Gary, John, Gary and other family,

I'm so saddened to hear that Audrey is gone. She was a wonderful mentor to me when I served as her associate director at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Library. She taught me about budgeting, negotiation, politics, and fundraising at academic medical centers. She was so kind and welcoming to Cheryl and me when we came there from Michigan. She was a role model for many medical librarians around the country. I will never forget her drive and commitment to the library at UAMS and her enthusiasm for life in general. My deepest condolences to all you.

Sincerely, Ruth Riley

Mr. Newcomer, John and Gary,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

The St. Louis Chapter of ARMA is grieving the loss of Audrey who served on our Board of Directors.  Audrey was wonderful. A true champion in our field of records management.  I will miss you Audrey as a colleague and friend.  Heartfelt condolences to the Newcomer family.

John, I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know your mom, knowing you and your intelligent kindnesses, I can imagine your mom was a very loving and wonderful mother. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Sincerely,  Claire Anderson

Audrey and I worked together in the ARMA community in the St. Louis Area.  She was a tremendous person who truly worked to bring the records management areas into the spotlight in St. Louis.  My deepest sympathy to Gary her husband and her two sons.  Audrey is deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Charlotte J. Kuhn (St. Peters, MO)

Dear Sir John and the Newcomer Family:
Your brother Knights in the St. Louis University Council Knights of Columbus send our prayerful sympathy on
the untimely passing of your Mom, Audrey.  

We will remember her with a Mass at the College Church. Please be assured of our prayers and support for you at this challenging time.

Sincerely,
ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY Council
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

DEAR JOHN and ALL:
Your friends in VU Toastmasters offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your mother AUDREY's passing.

We have remembered her with a memorial contribution to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Greater St. Louis.  Know of our thoughts and sympathy for you and your family at this special time.

Sincerely,
Jon McDowell, President
and all the Members of 
VofU TOASTMASTERS
St. Louis, MO

Audrey was my first boss at my first professional archives job.  She guided me through my first ACDA and SAA conferences. She was more than a boss, she was a friend, mentor, and someone who truly made a positive impact on my life professionally and personally. I will miss her friendship and guidance. My prayers are with her family and my archive staff family in St. Louis.

Louise and John, I am so sorry to learn of Audrey's death. My condolences to you and the rest of the family. Your colleague and friend, Nancy Doerhoff

My thoughts and prayers are with the Audrey family at this difficult time. Audrey was a happy and lovely person to be with.  She will truly be missed.

Audrey will be greatly missed by her archivist and historian colleagues in this region.  She was always smiling, friendly, helpful, and so smart about so many topics.  She lives on as a great example in her professional and personal lives. She truly made a positive difference in this world.

I knew Audrey 20+ years ago when she worked at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Library. She and I were about the same age and were pregnant with our sons at the same time. We enjoyed visiting about our pregnancies, deliveries and children. What a shock to hear this sad news. My prayers and sympathy to her family.

I met Audrey at my first ACDA conference.  She immediately made me feel welcome and at ease.  She was professional, funny and honest.  I know she is in God's peaceful arms.  My prayers for her family.

Audrey always had a smile on her face and was fun to be around at work.  She was very dedicated in everything she did.  She will be missed

I came to know Audrey at the ACDA Conferences in Mundelein, IL.  Always the professional leader, a mentor I looked up to, fun, daring, kind and gentle.  Our time together at St. Mary's Lake is a cherished memory I shall never forget.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family.  She will be remembered in our morning prayer at the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida

I'm sending condolences on behalf of hundreds of medical librarians across the United States, who were devastated to learn of Audrey's death.  She was a leader in our profession, admired and respected for her hard work, intelligence,voluntary service, and for her warm and generous nature. Our hearts go out to Gary, John, Gary Jr., and the entire Powderly family.

I am so sorry.  I pray God will bring comfort to all who mourn the loss of Audrey.

Audrey was a great leader in the ACDA, and a good friend to me.  She is missed.  Blessings to Gary and sons and family in this time of sorrow.  
Very respectfully, 
CAPT David Gray MSC USN
San Diego, California

Dear Gary, John and Gary,
I am so sorry for your loss.  Audrey was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to many of us in the Saint Louis Medical Librarians organization. It was always so good to run into her and hear about your loving family. She thoroughly enjoyed being a wife and mom. Every time you think of her will be a blessing to her memory.  She will be greatly missed.

Audrey was an important leader in SLARA and the St. Louis archival community. We have all experienced a great loss.
Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ

Audrey was a great person to work with.  She always gave 100% to any request no matter how difficult it might seem. I feel privileged to have known her and express my sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Audrey's presence and leadership in SLARA was truly inspirational.  My prayers and sympathy to her family, the church community and friends and associates in archives.  Sr. M. Alan Wurth, ASC

I am so sorry for your loss.  I am so happy that I knew her.  I was totally impressed with her wonderful personality and work ethic.  Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Audrey is a bright Star in Heaven.
She shone beautifully here on Earth.
My prayers and sympathy to her family.

OBITUARY

Audrey Ann Newcomer

September 5, 1953 – December 5, 2012

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

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