Ronald “Black Horse” Chavers, a philosopher and professor of cultural and symbolic studies, affiliated with the Intercultural Open University, died on July 5 in Utrecht in the Netherlands. He was 89 years old and had been in declining health for several months.
A native of Urbana, Ohio, Dr. Chavers had African American and Native American ancestry. He was introduced into shamanism by his great-grandmother and his grandmothers. He served in the United States Army in Germany before studying theology, economics, and arts. He earned a Ph.D. in philosophy in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Chavers was founder and director of the institute DIES, – Community for Development – History in Utrecht, and director of the Foundation Lotus Creation Movement.
Dr. Chavers specialized in developing programs for managing organizational culture, intercultural engineering, and problem solving. He was a member of the League of International Universities and the International Council of Higher Education, an official UNESCO non-governmental organization.
Professor Chavers was also an artist, poet, and developed his own form of martial arts.
May you rest in heavenly Peace dear dr.R.Chavers.My sincere condolences to his wife Mayumi and family and I wish you all lots of Strength during This difficult time.
Dear Mayumi and all Ronald’s family,
It is already more than 1 year ago, that Ronald pass away from here. But now I found this message, although also last year I was searching how of all of you are. I am still very thankfull of the time I was theached by Ronald and all of you in Dies. So I wish all of you the wisdom and lifeforce of Ronald on your way now,
Loving greatings, Wil Wouters
Dear Mayumi, Keiko, and Reika,
I just found out that Professor Chavers passed away last year. I hope that you have found peace and comfort since then. Please accept my belated condolences.
Jun Saturay