Sheilajeanne Report post Posted September 26, 2018 Sad, sad day...I just found out the man who gave me my start in this wonderful hobby has passed away. He worked at the Tandy store in Barrie, Ontario, and was the one who taught their classes. He was an older man, and in a lot of pain due to arthritis in his hips. He walked with a cane, and obviously had trouble moving around, but still came to work faithfully and still taught the classes. He was very generous with his help and advice to newbies. Whenever you asked the staff a difficult question, they'd often say, "That's a Bill question...you'll have to ask him!" He will be greatly missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 26, 2018 Very sorry to hear this SJ. Another chunk of knowledge gone. At least he got you hooked before he left us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 26, 2018 Sorry, Sheila. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted September 26, 2018 Always sad to hear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted September 26, 2018 Pass it on for him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) A number of people who knew him are upset at how little recognition his passing was given. His obituary gives nothing but his name and the year of his birth and death. So, we're thinking of planning a get-together in his honour. Dammit, Bill, you SO deserve better than that one-line obit!! You gave SO much to so many people over the years! Oh, and I was shocked to find out he was 4 years younger than me! [sigh] I guess smoking has claimed another victim... Edited September 28, 2018 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 28, 2018 Yeah, that is a shame. He sounds like a good dude. I hope you all are able to give him a good send off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
