End of Life Care and Considerations for the Queer Community
Jamie Thrower (she/they) is a queer death doula, grief and loss educator and the founder of Queer Grief Club, an activity-focused grief support meetup group dedicated to reimagining grief spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals. Jamie aims to provide inclusive, compassionate, and empowering spaces where queer grievers can find solace, support, and build community. Queer Grief Club provides resources, guidance, and a community of peers who understand the intersections of queerness and grief. Jamie is also a multimedia artist, weaving collage, linocut prints, watercolor and photography into zines and art pieces on the topics of death, grief and loss. Her EOLD work specializes in Parent/Caregiver loss, pregnancy loss, medical aid in dying, and LGBTQ grief and loss. https://jamiethrower.com/ Instagram: queergriefclub
Ezekiel “Zeke” Martin Brunkhart, BA, PWE (he/his) a native Oregonian, Zeke left high school early to pursue an independent education and service work in the informal economy. In 2014, after graduating from The New School (New York, NY) with BA in liberal studies, Zeke became a full-time caregiver to his husband Chris, an artist who was fighting an advanced cancer. After his husband’s death in 2016, Zeke struggled to find a path forward. Despite facing unimaginable loss, he emerged from the depths of despair, Zeke has worked for the past three years as a behavioral health first responder, a role that has provided purpose and joy. In his free time, he likes video games, photography, travel, and exploring the philosophical, social, and practical implications of Cybernetics. Zeke manages the creative estate of Chris Brunkhart.
On view at the gallery: ‘BARDO PROJECT: OREGON’ Legacy Collaborations by Marne Lucas Featuring art work by late Oregon artists Chris Brunkhart and George Michael Stanley, with Marne Lucas.
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Talk, Panel, & Conversation Visual ArtThis event is in honor of Peter Keller
Peter Joseph Keller of Portland, Oregon passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2024, at the age of 55. While he was known for always being at the peak of fitness, he suffered a heart attack while hiking a hill on a paragliding adventure in Ashland, Oregon.
Peter was born on January 23, 1969, in Portland, Ore., to Ann Mary Sheridan and John Robert Keller. The youngest of seven children, Peter went to Irvington Grade School and to Aloha High School graduating in 1987. He went on to study Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Throughout his adult life, Peter was always passionate about cars and motorcycles. He was known to always be driving a new rig, ranging from a vintage Saab to a hybrid Honda wagon, to riding a vintage café racer motor bike. His personality was, upon first impression, somewhat reserved, yet he had a huge heart, quick sense of humor and a smile that was contagious. He was adored by many.
Peter was humble yet accomplished. Gentle yet strong. He will be remembered for his sincere, kind and genuine nature.
In 1992, Peter met Jason Thome while attending the University of Oregon. Peter and Jason spent 12 years as partners before separating and remaining longtime, best friends.
In 2010, Peter met Max Miller at The Bye and Bye in Portland. Peter and Max spent 14 years together and founded and ran EVRGRN together as a team.
Peter is survived by his mother, Ann Mary Sheridan; his siblings, Mary Abplanalp (Scot), Martha Ramsey (Tom), John Keller, Greg Keller (Annie) and their families; as well as by aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews; and by his partner Max Miller. All of whom he cared about immensely.
