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Title: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mrsfalcon on March 08, 2017, 08:27:47 AM
I started this thread to recognize people who asked for donations to be made in memorium to the Raptor Resource Project. I don't tend to have online names, but I want to post links to obits since they might be people that chatted or participated in various eagle cams.

People are welcome to post obits under this thread. It will be cleaned and restarted once a year, around the first of the year.

"There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above...
It keeps our dear ones near us

It's the bridge that we call love"
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mrsfalcon on March 08, 2017, 08:28:51 AM
Billie D. (Hendrix) Farmer. She was a fan of the Decorah Eagles and sounds like a really great person...as my late mother-in-law used to say, a real hoot! http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=billie-d-farmer-hendrix&pid=184349528& (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=billie-d-farmer-hendrix&pid=184349528&)
Title: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mrsfalcon on May 19, 2017, 10:08:26 AM
Jean Fulmar, whom you might have known as Miss Jean. She lived in Davenport, IA: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=jean-fulmer&pid=185404831&fhid=27713 (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=jean-fulmer&pid=185404831&fhid=27713)

Amy
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Post by: mrsfalcon on May 19, 2017, 10:09:55 AM
Dr. John King. He traveled to Iowa to see the Decorah eagles and came to our After The Fledge party, where he really enjoyed meeting Bob: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postbulletin/obituary.aspx?pid=184865974 (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postbulletin/obituary.aspx?pid=184865974)
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: baziunc on May 19, 2017, 12:23:25 PM
mrsfalcon, thank you for continuing to post obit info here.  It's very much appreciated.  I send sympathy, prayers and wishes for comfort to the family and friends of those remembered here.
Title: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mrsfalcon on November 29, 2017, 11:09:44 AM
Mrs. Faye Belyeu Forbus, who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, watching the Decorah Eagles, and sewing and reading:
http://www.radneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Faye-Forbus/ (http://www.radneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Faye-Forbus/)

She was a very early fan of the eagles.

Amy
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on December 06, 2017, 09:30:57 PM
I just found this thread. Very nice of you to post the obits, Amy. My condolences to those who knew and loved these Decorah Eagle fans.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on December 07, 2017, 11:26:23 PM
Thank you for the posts here Amy.
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Post by: mjot on December 31, 2017, 08:09:48 AM
And, I just found this thread. A very good idea, I think. Thank you Nora and Amy.
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Post by: mrsfalcon on February 12, 2018, 08:51:56 AM
This man did not request memorial donations, but I thought everyone should know about him and the role he played in bald eagle recovery.

National Bald Eagle Champion Bids Farewell from Dansville at 93
https://geneseesun.com/national-bald-eagle-champion-bids-farewell-from-dansville-at-93/ (https://geneseesun.com/national-bald-eagle-champion-bids-farewell-from-dansville-at-93/)

Amy
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mjot on February 28, 2018, 06:53:20 PM
Thank you Amy.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mrsfalcon on March 23, 2018, 09:59:49 AM
Margie Stocking: https://www.mathewsfuneralhome.com/notices/Margie-Stocking (https://www.mathewsfuneralhome.com/notices/Margie-Stocking)

I have had a lot of email and people sending me fond recollections of Margie. She was very well liked and will be deeply mourned by the Eagle Nation. I'm sorry for everyone grieving her loss.

Amy
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: glogdog on March 24, 2018, 06:20:39 AM
It was very kind of you, Amy, to start this thread in memory of people who loved eagles and loved the Decorah Eagles.  My sympathies to family members and friends. 
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on March 31, 2018, 09:44:52 PM
It was interesting to read about Thomas Rauber and the critical role he played in BE recovery.
I wonder if Margie was a forum member.
Thanks for posting these obits, Amy, and my condolences to their loved ones.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on March 25, 2019, 01:52:17 AM
Remember Pete Wachsberger & Darci?  Great couple.  I'm sorry to say Pete passed away on February 13, 2019.  Pete, Darci, and Sue Schneider wrote the book  ?Decorah Eagles: A Love Story?.

:(  Pete's obituary is at https://www.schroedermemorialchapel.com/obituaries/Peter-Wolf-Wachsberger-?obId=4170875#/obituaryInfo
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: MpMom on August 05, 2019, 08:12:18 AM
We have lost our Janecr.  :'( :'( :'(

https://www.teahenfuneralhome.com/obituary/janet-floerchinger
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on August 05, 2019, 04:40:00 PM
Here the obituary for JaneCR.  Thanks for posting the link MpMom........

I took this picture July 1, 2013 at After the Fledge in Decorah...It's not inserting, I'll attach it.

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Janet Estella Yvonne Floerchinger Lyons, 83, of Cedar Rapids died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, at Teahen Funeral Home. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m., Friday by Penny Ackerman at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Oxford.

Janet is survived by her daughter Natalie (Randy) McCrory of Rogers, AR; son Kevin (Jennifer) Lyons of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren Jason (Rebecca) McCrory, Chelsea (Ryan) Elam, Adam Lyons, Allison Lyons and Reece Suckow; and six great grandchildren Shayla, Adriana, Malachi, Xoe, Xander and Nella.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Audrey Crowley.

Janet was born on December 7, 1935 in Davenport the daughter of John ?Yvo? and Elizabeth O?Rourke Floerchinger. She graduated from Mt. St. Clare Academy in Clinton and attended Marquette University. Janet married James Lyons on October 13, 1956 in DeWitt and they were married for 30 years. She worked at Rockwell Collins and Norand before retiring in 1981.

Janet loved anything and everything to do with Ireland. She enjoyed genealogy, listening to audio books, watching the Cubs or MSNBC on television, and the Decorah Eagle cam online. But most of all, she loved her dog Katy. Janet will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Memorials may be directed to the family to be used for Janet's favorite charity.

P.S.  Her son gave them to S.O.A.R. as Janet appreciated them taking care of our Decorah eagles.

https://www.teahenfuneralhome.com/obituary/janet-floerchinger

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Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on August 06, 2019, 07:46:00 AM
Thanks Mp and Nora for posting the sad news of JaneCR's passing.  I think it was during my first visit to Decorah that I had the pleasure of meeting her.  We've connected from time to time with emails, as well, with the last one in March of this year. I'm sorry I had no knowledge of her medical condition.  She was a very interesting, kind, and gentle person, and of course we shared the love of the Decorah eagles.  My sympathies to her friends here and to her family. Rest in peace, dear Jane.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: MpMom on November 01, 2019, 04:29:08 PM
Our special Annie has left us & is looking at all nature from above :'(

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Post by: tsk34 on November 02, 2019, 07:30:07 AM
I didn't even know we had this thread but am glad to know it now..We also lost Lindawyo a few year back from the Beak
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: MpMom on November 02, 2019, 09:42:52 AM
In 2016 we had lost Peggy(Ming/Pat).
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lamonitor/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=182030306

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Post by: MpMom on November 02, 2019, 10:58:15 AM
We lost Lindawyo in 2015 :'(
Casper, Wyoming

March 29, 1954 - April 16, 2015

Linda L. Schmiedt, 61, Casper, a teacher who spent 16 years teaching chemistry and biology at Kelly Walsh High School, died Thursday. She died unexpectedly at her home.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bustard?s Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave., Casper, with Chaplain Keith Evans officiating.

Linda Lea Laatsch was born March 29, 1954, in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Gordon and Jewell (Pitts) Laatsch.

She married Jim Schmiedt on March 22, 1975, in Wheatland. Together, they had one son, Patrick.

She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1977 with a bachelor?s degree in education. She earned her master?s degree from Lesley University in 2006.

She taught science at the secondary level, teaching for one year in Mountain View, ten years in Sundance, four years in Yuma, Arizona, and 16 years at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper. She taught multiple subjects and multiple levels but specialized in teaching chemistry and biology. She retired in 2010.

In 1995, she and her husband began Old Dead Things LLC, a business centered on rocks, fossils and jewelry. The couple traveled to rock and fossil shows across the country. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, creating jewelry, gardening, watching live eagle webcams, and going to visit family, especially if that involved a trip to Arizona in January.

Her family greatly enjoyed her quick wit and dry sense of humor.

She is survived by her husband of Casper; her son of West Fargo, North Dakota; her brother, Lee Laatsch, of Gillette; her sister, Marlo Miller, of Minneapolis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial donations can be made to Kelly Walsh SOS, 3500 E. 12th St., Casper, WY 82609. The organization, Students Offered Support, is a volunteer service that benefits KWHS students in need.

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Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Lani on November 02, 2019, 01:25:40 PM
We lost Lindawyo in 2015 :'(
asper, Wyoming

March 29, 1954 - April 16, 2015

Linda L. Schmiedt, 61, Casper, a teacher who spent 16 years teaching chemistry and biology at Kelly Walsh High School, died Thursday. She died unexpectedly at her home.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bustard?s Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave., Casper, with Chaplain Keith Evans officiating.

Linda Lea Laatsch was born March 29, 1954, in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Gordon and Jewell (Pitts) Laatsch.

She married Jim Schmiedt on March 22, 1975, in Wheatland. Together, they had one son, Patrick.

She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1977 with a bachelor?s degree in education. She earned her master?s degree from Lesley University in 2006.

She taught science at the secondary level, teaching for one year in Mountain View, ten years in Sundance, four years in Yuma, Arizona, and 16 years at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper. She taught multiple subjects and multiple levels but specialized in teaching chemistry and biology. She retired in 2010.

In 1995, she and her husband began Old Dead Things LLC, a business centered on rocks, fossils and jewelry. The couple traveled to rock and fossil shows across the country. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, creating jewelry, gardening, watching live eagle webcams, and going to visit family, especially if that involved a trip to Arizona in January.

Her family greatly enjoyed her quick wit and dry sense of humor.

She is survived by her husband of Casper; her son of West Fargo, North Dakota; her brother, Lee Laatsch, of Gillette; her sister, Marlo Miller, of Minneapolis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial donations can be made to Kelly Walsh SOS, 3500 E. 12th St., Casper, WY 82609. The organization, Students Offered Support, is a volunteer service that benefits KWHS students in need.

Lilbro's sister  :)

Lindawyo
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Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Lani on November 02, 2019, 01:27:03 PM
In 2016 we had lost Peggy.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lamonitor/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=182030306

Peggy was one of our original Beakers Ming/Pat.
She was brilliant.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Lani on November 02, 2019, 01:28:16 PM
Songbird was a member in our early Beak years. We lost her too soon.  :'(

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Post by: mrsfalcon on November 05, 2019, 01:43:29 PM
I sent Willi's husband a file with your remembrances, prayers, wishes, comments, and photos. This was his reply:

Thank you. I could barely see these texts to read them due to tears in my eyes. Over the last few years of Annie's life, she became less and less able or comfortable in interacting with people physically. She could no longer drive herself. She couldn't walk without using her walker. Her difficulty speaking clearly was a real frustration! From reading your texts I believe she must have shared alot of this with you guys on the forum. All in all her world had physically shrunk in pretty much every way imaginable.
But you, her friends from the forum, expanded her world in ways you can never realize or imagine. She quoted to me things her "friends " from the forum shared on pretty much a daily basis. When the forum would occasionally be down (Amy), she would pout and grumble continuously until it was back up. In other words I can't tell you all how important you were to her and what a major part of her life you guys came to play.

I thank you all for being there for her on a daily basis. I hope I have adequately gotten across to you all how vitally important you were to her. She loved her forum friends.

Jerry
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: ra on November 05, 2019, 04:24:02 PM
Thank you, Amy, for sharing Jerry's message.  Willi was a very special person and will be missed by all!
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Post by: LORIDAVIS on November 05, 2019, 06:29:48 PM
Amy,
You are a blessing.  Thank you for sharing this with Jerry.  I hope he keeps in contact with us or visits the forum himself.  Missing Willi every single day and we are all keeping her memory alive every day.  Jerry's message brought tears.  We have quite a close bond here and love for Eagles and nature.  We can share our daily struggles and good times with our beloved friends in the forum.  Thank you for all you do!

Lori
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Post by: Nora in IA on November 05, 2019, 07:07:41 PM
Thank you Amy and yes come join us Jerry!  I'm glad everyone could do so much for Annie (Willi).
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Post by: Nora in IA on November 05, 2019, 07:48:28 PM
Darci Thelaner passed away from medical complications on October 23, 2019.  She and Pete Wachsberger (who passed away February 13th of this year) had spent time remodeling her grandmother's house in Boone, Iowa that had become Darci's and they had worked on making a butterfly garden to attract butterflies.  They were a great couple.  Darci had a cousin that went to Boone to help with things when she passed away, but otherwise she had no family left.  There is no obituary.

Pete, Darci, and Sue Schneider combined forces and wrote the book  "Decorah Eagles: A Love Story".

Pete's obituary is at https://www.schroedermemorialchapel.com/obituaries/Peter-Wolf-Wachsberger-?obId=4170875#/obituaryInfo
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: MpMom on November 05, 2019, 08:09:15 PM
Oh Nora, I remember Pete & Darci. So sad!

Amy, thank you for posting Jerry's reply. It has to be unbearable for him without his Annie. She will be missed!
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on November 08, 2019, 07:53:17 PM
Thanks for posting Jerry's reply, Amy. Even though we knew Annie had serious medical issues, it was shocking to lose her so quickly.  She was active in many threads here in the forum, but her home base was the Beak.  My condolences to all to her friends there, in Cheers, in Decorah, and in Jewels. She was loved and will be sorely missed. I think she'd be happy to know that donations have been made in her memory that will benefit raptors for many years to come.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on November 08, 2019, 07:57:55 PM
Nora, very sad to read that both Pete and Darci had passed on. I didn't know them personally but absolutely loved their book, "Decorah Eagles: A Love Story", that was written with Sue Schneider.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: baziunc on November 14, 2019, 08:20:20 PM
I found williwaw's beautiful obituary - Annie Oliver, just now - it was posted 17 hours ago in "the Astorian" at:
https://www.dailyastorian.com/obituaries/obituary-annie-e-oliver/article_1ed5008a-064e-11ea-b3e3-97a0edb41b72.html

I miss  willi.   :-* :-*
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: ra on November 14, 2019, 09:07:10 PM
Thanks for sharing, Baz!
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Post by: baziunc on November 14, 2019, 11:12:34 PM
Thanks for sharing, Baz!

You're welcome ra.  My tears are flowing once again.  Much love and (((JERRY)))
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on November 15, 2019, 07:10:14 AM
Thanks for posting Annie's obit, Baz.  What a beautiful life of love and giving! 
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Post by: mrsfalcon on November 15, 2019, 08:43:47 AM
Bazi, thanks so much for posting!

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Post by: baziunc on November 15, 2019, 03:22:15 PM

You're welcome, nanimal and mrsfalcon.



Thanks for posting Annie's obit, Baz.  What a beautiful life of love and giving!
 


nanimal, I wholeheartedly agree with you.  :-*


Bazi, thanks so much for posting!

(https://www.raptorresource.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2403.0;attach=510230;image)




and, mrsfalcon/Amy, thank you for posting that wonderful photo.  The verse at the bottom of it is so wonderful and true.  :-*  I hope you won't mind that I embedded it in your quote so people will be sure to see it.  Thank you.  :)
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on November 15, 2019, 08:52:45 PM
Yes, perfectly beautiful, Baz and Amy.
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Post by: MpMom on January 05, 2020, 07:16:57 AM
Horst(Eagle-Duck) passed away December 31, 2019. :'( :'( :'(
The funeral is on 8th January 2020 at 1 P.M. german time.

Horst's son Kevin wrote this in the beak room & I will post it here.

Hello everyone,


first of all in I wanna thank you for all you condolences in the name of the whole family. We did not expect such a reaction and are deeply overwhelmed.
Horst meant the world to us, as a father, a grandfather, a father in law and a friend.
At any times someone needed help or just advice he has been there with all his love and support.
I can remember so many times I visited him and he had a live stream of the eagles running on his computer. It was not just a big interest he had but also something that had a place in his heart.
Like all of you he didn`t tell us how bad his health condition really was. Until the doctors told him on december 20th that they could not do much more for him, we all and especially he himself, truly believed that we would have so much more time to spend with him.
He fought for three long lasting days until he peacefully passed away sourrund by all his children and their partners.
We process or at least we try to.
Horst is leaving behind his oldest son Sven with his wife Chrissy and their two children (one of them is Johnny), his daughter Mareike and her husband Sascha wiht their four children, his son Kevin and his girlfriend Rebecca and of course hix beloved Maxi.
Maxi moved in with Rebecca and me after Horst passed away. We love her and we will always care for her as much as we can.
Especially at the moment. She screams a lot particularly when no one is in the room, we hope that she will get used to it. At the moment she gets a lot of extra cuddles from me. Unfortunately she doesn`t like women that much but I think we will get along.
Again thank you all, we as a family appreciate every loving memory of Horst and keep it as a treasure in our hearts and all of you shared some beautiful ones.

It was one of his last wishes to make this post in his name. As we thought he might get little cold over the rainbow bridge we put the blanket that you have sent with him in his coffin. He will be covered in it.

Kevin

We will always miss you Horst :( :(

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Post by: Lani on January 05, 2020, 07:42:06 AM

Dear Mp, I am overwhelmed with tears knowing he will be covered with the prayer shawl.  :'( :'( :'(
Thank you for posting a copy of Kevin's post to us here.

I will miss him very much. I will always think of him every time I post good night.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: MpMom on January 05, 2020, 02:26:35 PM
I know Lani! It is like Horst's way of telling us, we are with him :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: nanimal on January 05, 2020, 06:24:25 PM
RIP, dear Eagle-Duck, gentle man and gentle soul, friend to all.  You will be missed and always remembered.
Mp and Lani, I appreciate your posts here.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: LORIDAVIS on January 08, 2020, 06:04:59 AM
My friend Eagle-Duck/Horst may you rest in peace...
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Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Lani on January 08, 2020, 11:37:33 AM
Rest in peace dear Horst. You will be dearly missed. 

(https://www.raptorresource.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2626.0;attach=513208;image)

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Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: MpMom on January 08, 2020, 04:13:23 PM
I have a couple of photos from Kevin, Horst's son.

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Post by: Nora in IA on January 08, 2020, 11:31:51 PM
Kevin & MpMom - Thank you so much for sharing the pictures of Maxi, Kevin, and at the funeral.  Beautiful.
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Post by: glogdog on September 16, 2020, 06:31:30 AM
Good Morning everyone. I read something on Facebook earlier and wanted to share it with you all.  Her son posted that our forum member, "Wings", has gone to be with her husband in heaven.  Here is his post:

"As many of you know, the past four months have been a really tough journey for Mom. Earlier today, God relieved her of her suffering and brought her home.  While I'm deeply saddened to see her go, I'm at ease knowing she's with my Dad among others who greatly love her.  Always the compassionate heart, my fondest memories of her will always be how much she gave to others - especially during my youth where she devoted countless hours to volunteering and bringing people together for a great cause.  We'll miss you Mom and always love you dearly. Thank you for the endless things you gave and boundless love you provided."

Her real name is Susie Regan Combest and Brent Combest made this post in case you'd like to read it and see some photos of her on Facebook.  Wings was a wonderful person and a devoted RRP follower.  She most certainly will be missed. 
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Post by: baziunc on September 16, 2020, 01:25:39 PM
GLO, thank you for sharing this information.  Sad news.  Wings/Susie will be missed.
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Post by: glogdog on September 16, 2020, 07:17:04 PM
You're welcome, Baz.  Good to see you too.  Hope all is well for you and your family.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on September 21, 2020, 01:55:40 AM
Oh no, not Susie!  I noticed she hadn't posted in some time.  I'm so sorry to hear that.  :'(
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on September 22, 2020, 10:29:42 AM
I never had the pleasure of knowing or chatting with Wings, but I do remember her name from the early years. It sounds as though she was a wonderful human being, plus, she loved the Decorah eagles!  My sympathies to her family and all those here in the Decorah family who knew and loved her.  Thanks for sharing, Glo.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on September 22, 2020, 05:58:55 PM
We lost another one too!  JPalmken (JP) passed away on Sept. 10th.  He would have been 97 this Saturday, the 26th.  As the lady from the assisted living facility said, "all his friends here and all of us really miss him, he was a wonderful guy.  His big goal was to live to be 100."

He joined our RRP forum Sept. 24, 2011 and I loved his Navy stories from when he was career Navy.  He had a good sense of humor and was such a caring guy.  I swear he stayed on Navy time after he retired.  He'd post at 5 AM and say he overslept.  He was our "poppa bear" on the bear thread and also posted such cute morning greetings.  He made lots of JigZone puzzles for everyone to work.

1943 in his Navy days...........
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JP's sub the USS Rasher
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James Ronald Kennedy
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Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: ra on September 22, 2020, 06:17:03 PM
Thanks, Nora.  Sure am going to miss him...   :'(  :'( :'(
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: calihoula on September 22, 2020, 06:53:20 PM
thanks nora he was my baseball buddy he loved baseball his marlins and he rooted for my kc royals when they won the world series he rooted last year for kc chiefs when they won the super bowl. the world was a better place cause jp was in it. i miss you xoxo
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on September 22, 2020, 07:25:44 PM
Thanks, Nora, for posting this sad news about Jp's passing, and for the pictures, too. I wish he could have made it to his 100th!  Jp was another one of the early members of the Decorah family, an accomplished and kind gentleman who served his country, and was very special to so many here. My heart goes out to those of you who were closest to him in his last years. RIP, Jp.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: calhound on September 23, 2020, 04:31:45 AM
http://www.jigzone.com/puzzles/1516F170A5E?z=21
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: ra on September 23, 2020, 06:52:59 AM
Circles, cal?   :D
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: calhound on September 23, 2020, 06:57:10 AM
well you know how much jp loved the circles! :)
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: baziunc on September 23, 2020, 02:11:25 PM
I am so sad to learn the news of JP's passing.  JP's posts in the Decorah Lounge board's puzzle thread, and in the puzzle thread on the Mods Entertainment board in Forum, and most especially his daily posts of uplifting, positive, words of encouragement in the "Jewelies" (Jewel and Her Cubs) bear thread on the Animal Cams and Information board in Forum.  He posted daily in that thread, and almost daily in both puzzles threads, for many years, and also participated in the various Decorah threads, as he loved following the Decorah Eagles, and often posted some of his wonderful screen shots from cam captures he took, as well as his observations.  He also converted some of his wonderful Decorah Eagles screen captures into puzzles on the Decorah Mods Entertainment board's puzzles thread.  JP, as many of us called him in Forum, had so many life experiences, and was so widely traveled, and he often shared stories from different times and places in his life.  He enjoyed photographing spots around his beloved Key West, which he would sometimes share in Forum, and shared funny stories, too.  He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a sharp mind, always.  He was such a positive person, and encouraged others, as he stayed upbeat and hopeful, always, even when he was going through trying times, such as a long evacuation for a hurricane in recent years, and long drives for medical appointments, and then his move to his retirement apartment in the last couple of years, which he posted photos of and shared with his many Forum friends.  He stayed positive and upbeat through all, and encouraged others to greet each day with a positive thought along with his wishes for all to enjoy the day to the fullest.  JP and I exchanged a number of private messages over the years about different places we had both visited in the U.S., and also in regards to his Navy service during WWII, which overlapped with my father's Navy service, though they didn't know each other.  I, and many people, will miss JP, and will always remember him fondly.  My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences go out to his family and his many friends.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: tsk34 on September 23, 2020, 02:57:20 PM
This was just devastating news to hear about the passing of one of our originals.  God bless Jim for all the delight he brought to this Forum and into our lives.  RIP Jim
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on September 23, 2020, 07:12:06 PM
You're so right on all counts Baz. I can still see his posts when he had reception and could post from Miami where he was evacuated to the one time.  "Day of confinement......."  :)
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: glogdog on October 18, 2020, 12:04:25 PM
Hey everyone.  I am sad to report that we've lost another long-time member and friend here in the forum - Neverbeen78 aka Mom Never.  She was an avid poster in the thread "Cheers" for quite a while. I spoke to her daughter, Mandy, yesterday, and she informed me that Mom Never passed away May 18, 2020.  She also told me that besides Eagles she loved wolves.  Mom Never...you will be missed.  Mandy is hoping to become a forum member so perhaps we will see her posting in Cheers soon.  Heartfelt condolescences to the family.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: baziunc on October 18, 2020, 09:27:09 PM
((glo)), I'm sad to learn of Mom Never's passing.  But I'm glad you could connect with Neverbeen's daughter, Mandy.  Thank you for sharing that information here, and in the Cheers thread.

Mom Never, as most of us knew her (Neverbeen78), really loved the Eagles, and I see from glo's post today, she also loved wolves.  She last posted in Cheers last November 3, 2019 (archived), after learning of willi's passing.  Mom Never sure has been missed.  My sincere condolences go out to her daughter, Mandy, and all of her family and friends.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on October 19, 2020, 02:17:56 AM
Thanks Glo.  I hate to see members passing away one by one.  I appreciate you letting us know about Mom Never and glad you connected with Mandy.  :'(
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: nanimal on October 19, 2020, 02:16:19 PM
Thanks, Glo, for sharing the sad update about Neverbeen. Some forum members had been concerned that she hadn't posted in a long time.  I appreciate your efforts since it's especially hard when most of us have no one to contact. I always enjoyed her posts and sense of humor and she was particularly passionate about the state of our environment.  She also spoke out strongly about lead, which, as we all know, is so devastating for our eagles and more. I'm glad her family was with her at her passing.  She was an original here and will be fondly remembered. Condolences to her family and her close forum friends.  RIP, Never!
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mrsfalcon on January 04, 2021, 11:13:28 AM
Another obit. Julie Shaffer: https://www.jvleahyfh.com/obituary/julie-shaffer (https://www.jvleahyfh.com/obituary/julie-shaffer)
"Julie worked as a Professor of English at Indiana University. She will be remembered as an incredible wife and mother. She loved gardening, reading, good champagne, caring for animals; especially her basset hounds. Julie's energy for life and adventure spread contagiously in every social or intimate setting. Our family feels the greatest loss from her ability to live in the moment, and make everyone she came into contact with feel special and important. Her sparkle she added to every room, remains permanent for us. "

Amy
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links (JPamKen JP)
Post by: jpalmken_judi on February 22, 2021, 05:06:16 PM
Hello all. I am Jim's (JP's) daughter and I was guided to these forms by @johoward when I informed him of my Dad's passing. It is so nice to see the notes and condolences. He left us so quickly and I miss him terribly. I was born at the same time he retired from the Navy (SURPRISE!) so I missed the Navy years (my brothers are 16 and 19 years older than me). Growing up in Key West he was always close by to try to help me with Math (my nemesis) and he loved his gadgets and puzzles so much. I have 2 sons and the younger one, also named James, will be 22 tomorrow and will soon be graduating from Florida Polytechnic University with his Engineering Degree. I wish my Dad was here to see that but I know he is always watching. Right after we made the decision to request palliative care to ease his breathing struggles, my brother had an Eagle fly around his house for about 20 minutes and we don't usually see them within the city limits here. I know he was telling us everything would be ok.

Thank you again.


Judi

We lost another one too!  JPalmken (JP) passed away on Sept. 10th.  He would have been 97 this Saturday, the 26th.  As the lady from the assisted living facility said, "all his friends here and all of us really miss him, he was a wonderful guy.  His big goal was to live to be 100."

He joined our RRP forum Sept. 24, 2011 and I loved his Navy stories from when he was career Navy.  He had a good sense of humor and was such a caring guy.  I swear he stayed on Navy time after he retired.  He'd post at 5 AM and say he overslept.  He was our "poppa bear" on the bear thread and also posted such cute morning greetings.  He made lots of JigZone puzzles for everyone to work.
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: ra on February 22, 2021, 05:28:24 PM
Welcome to the forum, Judi!  We all thought so much of your dad and are so sad to have lost him!  Visit Jewel's thread while you're here.  He spent most of his time here, other than with the puzzles, there with the "bear people".   ;)
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on March 14, 2021, 05:46:34 PM
Oh my gosh I hope you see this Judi!  I'm so glad you came here.  I had a card for your dad and called assisted living to confirm a room, although they usually can't give that out, but thought they could at least confirm the room I had was correct.  I didn't have a good feeling at all and when I called she hesitated and got all choked up and told me about his passing.  By the time we got done she was in tears.  It was nice to know he was in such a caring place.

That is really something about the eagle flying over your brother's back then.  I felt like your dad may have stayed with the "bear people" later on because it was too hard to keep up with the eagles, too.  Are you in Florida also now?  I always think of you when there are bad storms headed for Baton Rouge.  What a fantastic family photo!

Take care, Nora
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: Nora in IA on March 14, 2021, 05:57:16 PM
Another obit. Julie Shaffer: https://www.jvleahyfh.com/obituary/julie-shaffer (https://www.jvleahyfh.com/obituary/julie-shaffer)
"Julie worked as a Professor of English at Indiana University. She will be remembered as an incredible wife and mother. She loved gardening, reading, good champagne, caring for animals; especially her basset hounds. Julie's energy for life and adventure spread contagiously in every social or intimate setting. Our family feels the greatest loss from her ability to live in the moment, and make everyone she came into contact with feel special and important. Her sparkle she added to every room, remains permanent for us. "

Amy
I'm so sorry to hear about losing Julie, also.  I'm glad her family was with her.  It was such a bad year last year.
Title: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: mrsfalcon on September 01, 2022, 10:36:06 AM
Jim Womeldorf has passed away. Those of you who were around in 2013 might remember that he brought us the season that year when Mom and Dad moved to N2. He was a huge supporter of the Decorah Eagles, a chorister, and just an all-around great human being. I'll miss him: https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-womeldorf][url]https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-womeldorf (http://[url)[/url].

Amy
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: PeepSpy on September 01, 2022, 11:04:58 AM
Jim Womeldorf has passed away. Those of you who were around in 2013 might remember that he brought us the season that year when Mom and Dad moved to N2. He was a huge supporter of the Decorah Eagles, a chorister, and just an all-around great human being. I'll miss him:
https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-womeldorf (https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-womeldorf)

Amy
I'm sorry to hear this!  :(

I had to Google both churches mentioned - I have a church acquaintance whose son is a Pastor in Iowa! Fixed your URL - didn't work as is.  ;) :)
Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: LisaG1967 on September 01, 2022, 11:16:50 AM
So sorry to hear this news  :(

Title: Re: In Memorium: obit links
Post by: baziunc on September 01, 2022, 12:51:38 PM

Jim Womeldorf has passed away. Those of you who were around in 2013 might remember that he brought us the season that year when Mom and Dad moved to N2. He was a huge supporter of the Decorah Eagles, a chorister, and just an all-around great human being. I'll miss him: https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-womeldorf (https://www.helmsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/james-womeldorf)

Amy


Amy/Mrsfalcon, it's sad to learn, but thank you for sharing the news of Jim Womeldorf's passing.  I remember well that Jim's love of the Decorah Eagles led him to unselfishly share his photos, news, and reports of Mom and Dad Decorah's 1st year at their then brand new N2 nest in 2013! We would otherwise not have been able to follow them that year since there was no cam at the N2 nest till the next season. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person. I see from his obituary, he was quite a multi-talented, successful, and much-loved person in his community. My sympathy and condolences go out to his family, and many friends and followers, who knew him in person, or virtually through RRP. (I had to copy/paste the link to that obituary to get it to work, so I also edited it, here, in the quote of your post, Amy.)