Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Jan 16, 2023 22:03:14 GMT -5
stonemon Annette, here is the thread link I promised. Click 'reply to topic' button to address the group.
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Jan 17, 2023 10:49:58 GMT -5
All, Bill stonemon has passed away. He let us know it was coming but I for one am still shocked at how quickly it came. I started this thread initially so that his wife Annette has an easy and safe place come and interact, but I'll go ahead and post what she sent me here so all are aware. Bill has moved on to the next place. Please advise me as to how it might be appropriate to share this on the forum. This forum is one of the things that kept him going. He loved the connection, camaraderie and humor. If you feel it is appropriate, I would like a little time to connect with some of the people that Bill loved here. I have no other way to contact them. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 17, 2023 10:57:19 GMT -5
Tommy - Thank you for letting us know. Annette, my thoughts and prayers are with you right now. Bill was truly one of RTH's finest members full of knowledge, experience, and his own sense of humor. His contributions will be missed going forward...but he will ALWAYS be a part of this community!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 17, 2023 11:14:36 GMT -5
I couldn't have said it better, Jason.
Annette, you will be in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Bill brought a lot of positivity to RTH. I will miss reading his comments. He was a real stand up guy and a pleasure to have in our little community.  |
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Post by liveoak on Jan 17, 2023 12:40:33 GMT -5
I haven't been here for very long, actually only a year now, and what I've learned is that this is a real community of people. And it's the community of it, that I think makes it a nice place. So, although I can't quote you some terrific thing that Bill said, I'll miss him,
just knowing he's not here anymore, to add a comment, or a joke, or maybe even a smile
we didn't always see ( but maybe you heard about).
I hope you find peace in all your memories Annette, you have my sympathy.
Patty
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Post by Pat on Jan 17, 2023 14:29:19 GMT -5
I am so sorry. It is a difficult time. He was a valued RTHLING and will be fondly remembered.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 17, 2023 15:49:39 GMT -5
I'm so sorry Annette. I was honored to meet you both in June, and hoped for more opportunities to hang out with you.
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jan 17, 2023 16:21:26 GMT -5
Condolences and Godspeed. Every time I think of Bill I remember how he won the coprolite weight guessing contest a couple years ago and how much fun we had with that. I will miss him.
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markb
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Post by markb on Jan 17, 2023 17:09:51 GMT -5
Annette,
From what I knew of Bill through RTH, he was a kind and considerate man.
My heart is with you and your family at this time, and I'm sorry for your loss.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 17, 2023 20:01:49 GMT -5
Annette, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill was a really wonderful person, and although I never met either of you, I consider Bill a friend from the years of interaction we had both on this forum and another one.
I will truly miss him. Jason summed it up perfectly -- Bill will always be a part of this community.
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Post by fernwood on Jan 18, 2023 5:21:31 GMT -5
Annette. Bill and his contributions here will be greatly missed.
Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 18, 2023 6:30:05 GMT -5
We are so very sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed here❤️
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Post by realrockhound on Jan 18, 2023 15:17:33 GMT -5
Annette, just want you to know it was a pleasure to get to meet you and Bill. Even if it was just a short visit, just know that I genuinely enjoyed the time I got to spend just chatting about rocks and everything else in between that day at the powwow. Bill was a special kind of guy, it was like having a conversation with a friend I’ve known for years, and really hoped I’d get the opportunity to spend more time with him and do some hounding. As you go through this difficult time, just know you’re in my prayers.
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victor1941
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Post by victor1941 on Jan 19, 2023 16:30:48 GMT -5
I can understand the difficult stress that you are under and hope all goes well. I didn't know Stoneman but did go back and look at his posts and recognized the quality work in his Trent agate pendant. The rock community will miss him.
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Post by amygdule on Jan 19, 2023 19:25:13 GMT -5
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Post by brybry on Jan 19, 2023 19:31:36 GMT -5
My condolences, Bill will be sorely missed.
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Post by miket on Jan 19, 2023 20:01:23 GMT -5
Just saw this, Bill always had nothing but kind words- I'll miss him and reading his posts.
He was definitely part of this little family...
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