Josephine Elliott Clark-Curtiss

Birth date: Mar 29, 1946 Death date: Nov 6, 2023

Josephine Elliott Clark-Curtiss, known as Josie to her family and friends, and Ma Joey to her grandchildren, lost her valiant battle against ovarian cancer on November 6, 2023, at home in Gainesville, Florida. She was surrounded b Read Obituary

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Andy Ho

129w ago

Roy, my deepest condolences on the passing of Josie. I feel fortunate to have been able to meet her at your home last year. From all of us at the NAS, our thoughts are with you and your family in this time. - Andy Ho

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130w ago

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Tilahun Yilma

130w ago

November 20, 2023
Dear Roy,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Josie, someone whom I held in high regard and admired. I vividly recall visiting your home when I came for an interview at ASU, and the warm hospitality extended by both of you. Josie made a profound impact on our lives, enriching them immensely.

Roy, I cannot even begin to fathom the magnitude of your loss and the sorrow you must be feeling at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I hope you find the strength to navigate through this profound loss.

I would like to offer my assistance in any efforts to honor Josie's memory when the time is right. Please keep me informed about any plans in that regard. In the meantime, if there is anything I can do to support you and your family during this tragic period, please don't hesitate to let me know.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Yilma

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130w ago

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Ferran Garcia-Pichel

130w ago

During her time in Arizona, Josie and I introduced hundreds of university students to the science of microbiology in a shared teaching assignment in which we could make our complementary expertise work. It was a highlight in my career that I oftentimes remember fondly. The assignment was a good one, but getting to know Josie was equally as good. Her intellect, knowledge, personal warmth and generosity are some of the traits I already missed since she and Roy moved to Florida. I also miss someone as a teaching partner with whom I can discuss the current soccer news. While,I will miss all of this a bit more now, I feel fortunate to have shared a stretch my earthly path with Josie's.

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130w ago

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Ferran Garcia-Pichel

130w ago

I had the immense pleasure of teaching hundreds of young people microbiology together with Josie for many years while she was at Arizona State. It was also an opportunity to get to know her and to bond over education in general, the common goal of teaching the next generation of microbiologists, and, on the side, some serious soccer discussions. I am proud to have been her colleague and friend. Her intellect, warmth, and friendship were already missed as she and Roy left for Florida, and, now, as we know we will miss her even more, we may take comfort in the realization that we were very fortunate to have shared our Earthly paths with Josie.

Joan W Bennett

130w ago

Josie was many things to many people, but in all her roles she displayed integrity, kindness, intelligence and a strong ethical compass. She was a a wonderful woman.