Hello my name is Sherman Anderson Jr, I'm extremely sorry for loss of Theresa Walsh, and I hope the pain of your family drifts away. I hope in time and with the wonderful memories, the pain goes away. There is hope of the resurrection found in the bible. At Acts 24:15 says: there's going to be a resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous. If this verse helps with hope and would like to learn more about future hope, you can visit jw.org and learn more hope the bible provides. And if you would like for someone to talk to you about the bible, you can request a person to study the bible and its hope with you at jw.org.

I was privileged to work closely with Theresa from her initial appointment as my executive assistant in 2000 through my retirement in 2012. During those years and afterwards, she faithfully served Indiana University, the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and University Information Technology Services (UITS). Theresa played an increasingly important leadership role during a critical time in the development and advancement of information technology on our campuses. She was often the person who made sure details were never missed---for example, in implementing two strategic plans, tracking customer satisfaction with services, and moving UITS into the Information and Communication Technology Complex on the Indianapolis campus. Because Theresa was a methodical thinker and planner who cared deeply for those she served, she was effective in working with students, faculty, and staff. She always represented the highest values of our office with poise and professionalism.

Theresa was involved in many important campus and university initiatives, including support of faculty and administrative committees that focused on strategy, decision-making, and assessment. She was well-known and respected by those at the highest levels of leadership at the institution, and a friend to students and entry-level staff as well. She reached out to people effectively, and used a level-headed, common-sense approach to solving problems. At the same time, she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and offer advice.

Near the end of my career I reluctantly accepted the additional role of University IT Ombudsman. This could have been a thankless and demoralizing position except that Theresa was able to turn in into an opportunity for service. She received the issues and complaints that came to the Ombudsman’s Office and graceful defused problems, or perceived problems, by demonstrating her genuine interest, concern, and commitment to resolution. She represented the customer’s interest inside of UITS. Every issue was resolved thanks to Theresa’s role as Ambassador, which left little for me to do in my role as Ombudsman.

During our years of working together it was evident through our many conversations that Theresa’s children, Kate and Steven, were her joy and motivation for pursuing excellence in her career. She was particularly proud of their accomplishments and the wise choices they both made in their growing-up years and as adults. I believe she modeled those sound decisions for them and for others of us who knew her well. She blessed us in many ways, always with good cheer and a smile.

Garland

Dear Kate,

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Theresa was a special person whose smile I will always remember when I think of her. I extend my deepest sympathies.

Love, Diana

I am so sorry for the Walsh Family and your loss; I recently lost my Mom. I have found death to leave me with a feeling of helplessness. May I leave you this word of encouragement that has helped me? The Bible says at 1 Corinthians 15: 26 that God hates death, and shows it to be an enemy. He has "a yearning" to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of the resurrection. He longs to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again. -Job 14:14, 15. My sincere condolences.

To all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins I wanted to let you know I wish I could be there with you. I will miss my Aunt very much. It's crushing me that I can not be there for the funeral services and with my other family members. My aunt was the most kind hearted, sincere person you'd ever meet. She was very loved, had a wonderful life and will be VERY missed. I will forever miss her warm hugs, wonderful laugh, and our long phone calls. I feel very blessed that we were able to have time together in North Carolina for her last vacation. I will always remember all of our talks, her wise advise, and will never forget how close we were. I love you Aunt Theresa and there won't be a day that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you.

Love forever,

Angela