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Title: Sad News
Post by: hummingbirdstones on December 31, 2017, 04:57:37 PM

Just wanted to let forum members know that one of our members, Don (jakesrocks) passed away.

Don was a valued member of the forum and fought a valiant fight against cancer.  Always willing to offer help and always friendly to everyone, he will be missed.

The pain and suffering are finally gone and you are with G_d.  Rest in peace, Don.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: Asianfire on December 31, 2017, 05:46:49 PM

A curse and a blessing when someone leaves for new hunting-grounds.
Don put up a hell of a fight.
He will always be remembered for his upbeat nature and immense helpfulness.
Don was one of my early supporters in this hobby, and gave me tons of advice when I had no clue as to how to proceed.
He always seemed to enjoy helping others along.

Just fitting, to quote Pink of Opalholic:
"One more thing, on a lighter note.
Don told me that he wanted to be buried face down, so anybody who didn't like him could kiss his ass! How's that for a visual image? :lol: "

That sounds just like him.

R.I.P. Don, you will be missed by many.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: lithicbeads on December 31, 2017, 09:54:20 PM

 He missed his paw paws , I hope he finds them.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: Jhon P on January 01, 2018, 09:41:49 AM

Our life here is short, we need to appreciate what we have. Good rockhounding in the hereafter Don

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: Enchantra on January 01, 2018, 11:07:32 AM

RIP Don, we will miss you.   :sad5: :sad5:

May the hounding piles in Heaven be fruitful, and the hallways of Heaven be lined in Agates and Jaspers.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: cabjunky on January 02, 2018, 08:42:34 PM

Sad news indeed, he will be missed. En coelo ques est, " In heaven there is rest".  :cry:
Robert.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: Phishisgroovin on January 03, 2018, 11:00:19 AM

whoa....Sad news indeed.
Rest in peace my friend. Cancer is such a wicked disease. taken so many people from my life its unimaginable.

Heaven gained an artist.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: gemfeller on January 03, 2018, 04:47:59 PM

Don was a curmudgeon but a nice one who just didn't suffer fools gladly.  He was always happy to freely share his encyclopedic knowledge of many lapidary related subjects.  His passing is a great loss to all of us, and especially to beginners who could gain tremendously from his experience and machinery tips.  Sincere condolences to his wife and faithful dog Jake.     

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: lithicbeads on January 03, 2018, 06:37:55 PM

 Perhaps we should send his wife our condolences.

Title: Re: Sad News
Post by: rockherder on February 04, 2018, 08:34:42 PM

Very sad to hear of the passing of another rockhound.
Sounds like he was a good mentor for some.
I know I have benefited greatly from some of the old timers in the clubs I have been involved with.
Rest in Peace Don.