Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 22, 2019 20:44:14 GMT -5
We are sad to say that all of the evidence points to the passing of our johnw - known as John Deakin Waring in real life. We don't know any of the circumstances of John's passing, but we do know that John suddenly made his last post here on 2/09/2019 and we have found an obituary from 2/10/2019 that is an exact match to John's first and last name and his birthday from his RTH profile. We also know that the funeral home is located in very close proximity to where his posts were originating based on his IP location. Just to add a level of certainty we have reached out to the family through the funeral home and if anything more develops we will share it - if it is appropriate to do so. John had an exuberant personality and it was obvious that he loved rocks in a way that not all of us could match, or even understand and appreciate. John loved to see the beautiful pictures inside the rocks and had a particularly infectious enthusiasm for collecting carved display animals as he shared in his wonderful Welcome to my Zoo thread. Rest in peace John - I will say a prayer for the living in your life that they find comfort and healing. |
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Post by vegasjames on Feb 22, 2019 21:03:23 GMT -5
Sad to hear but thanks for letting us know.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 22, 2019 21:06:49 GMT -5
This is so very sad. He had an infectious sense of humor and an imagination that rivaled Dr. Suess. He will be missed.
Prayers for his family and friends. RIP johnw. Sweet, gem-studded dreams.
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Post by amygdule on Feb 22, 2019 21:33:51 GMT -5
johnwRest in Peace with the Crazy Lace in the Sky.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 22, 2019 21:41:16 GMT -5
I had a bad feeling this is what happened😢😢😢
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Post by Pat on Feb 22, 2019 22:32:15 GMT -5
This is so sad. John was a treasure, a real gem.
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Feb 22, 2019 23:22:27 GMT -5
RTH is diminished with his loss. RIP, and keep an eye on those cooks back in the kitchen, John.
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quartz
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Post by quartz on Feb 23, 2019 0:26:01 GMT -5
Sad to read this, we really enjoyed John's contributions to the forum.
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Post by aDave on Feb 23, 2019 2:05:32 GMT -5
It was a sorry event to discover and track down.
Hoping for the best for John's soul and his family.
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Post by fernwood on Feb 23, 2019 4:45:21 GMT -5
John brought so much to this forum. He will be greatly missed by many here.
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Post by fernwood on Feb 23, 2019 6:25:53 GMT -5
Leaving a small tribute to John here. Before the Pasty Shop, The Zoo, The Big Crazy tumble, were Bali Balls. These are the remains of coral (possible) that were smoothed into ball like sand on the beaches of Bali. John sent me some of his beloved specimen's. He was very proud of them and always intrigued. We sent many PM's about what they possibly were. He also posted them here and received further input. My research led to these being almost never found now, except for limited amounts on one, remote beach. Natural wave action has caused them to all but disappear. I plan on encasing some in glass, tube pendants. Others would be used for inlays. Below are some photos of the Bali Balls.    This is what he sent me. I was amazed at the amount.  I am glad to have played a small part in helping John research these amazing grains of "sand". May the beaches where you now are be covered in Bali Balls. |
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Kai
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Kai on Feb 23, 2019 8:18:30 GMT -5
I never got an opportunity to get to know him better, but my condolences to those who were his friends. RIP.
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Feb 23, 2019 10:20:16 GMT -5
Wow, what a loss. It was just recently that he was posting about his big crazy tumble. So sad that this happened. Do we know any events that led up to it?
John and his family will be in my prayers. We are definitely worse off without his presence and contribution.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 23, 2019 10:43:21 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 23, 2019 10:58:07 GMT -5
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Feb 23, 2019 11:02:19 GMT -5
Thank you Alikat and Tela.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 23, 2019 11:18:41 GMT -5
R.I.P. John...….
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Post by drocknut on Feb 23, 2019 11:24:44 GMT -5
RIP John you will be missed
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Post by aDave on Feb 23, 2019 15:45:42 GMT -5
So sad that this happened. Do we know any events that led up to it? Grant and all, I just got off the phone with someone who had spoken to johnw's wife earlier today. According to what was gathered during that call, it sounds as though John died in his sleep. |
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Feb 23, 2019 16:17:51 GMT -5
So sad that this happened. Do we know any events that led up to it? Grant and all, I just got off the phone with someone who had spoken to johnw 's wife earlier today. According to what was gathered during that call, it sounds as though John died in his sleep. Thanks for the update, Dave. I would ask for the same for me if I had a choice  |
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