2018 Losses, notable or notorious

[MalaPropina]

"Every life has to end one way or another....I think it was a playwright — I'll think of his name in a minute — he said, 'I always knew that no one could live forever, but I thought there might be one exception.'
But, you've got to have joy. Joy."

When asked how he'd like to be remembered:

"He served his country," McCain replied. "And not always right, made a lot of mistakes, made a lot of errors. But served his country. And I hope, could add, honorably"


~John Sidney McCain III (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018)r
In an interview with Jake Tapper Sept 2017, SOTU

RIP, a true hero. I didn't agree with all of his politics, but he carried himself with class and honor and a true desire to do the right thing for his country and the people not for his own gain or advancement. He was one of the last of his kind in US politics.

[Glacier]

Legendary Canadian fiddler, Ned Landry, dies at the age of 97...
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4799464

In other news, my family helped a Chilcotin pioneer, Veera Bonner, celebrate her 100th birthday yesterday.

[GordonH]

Legendary Canadian fiddler, Ned Landry, dies at the age of 97...
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4799464
He was on my parents favourite music tv show the Don Messer's Jubilee, my condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace Ned
In other news, my family helped a Chilcotin pioneer, Veera Bonner, celebrate her 100th birthday yesterday.

[Glacier]

I see that no one mentioned Ed King, guitarist in this song and co-writing of many songs including Sweet Home Alabama...

[lesliepaul]

I see that no one mentioned Ed King, guitarist in this song and co-writing of many songs including Sweet Home Alabama...

Ed King...…...BIG contribution to Lynard Skynard. Ronnie Van Zant basically "rode" King out of the band, which probably saved his life two years before the plane crash.

He also played guitar with the Strawberry Alarm Clock and co-wrote "Incense and Peppermints" in 1967.

[Lady tehMa]

Dave Perrin, Author of "Don't Turn Your Back In the Barn" is dead

from the My Creston Now site

Update: Dr. Perrin’s memorial is now being held at the Creston and District Community Complex.

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A Creston author who tickled funny bones with his tales from the barnyard has died.

Dr. Dave Perrin published five books in his country vet series, all of which were Canadian bestsellers.

He also co-wrote a book about Bountiful. His final book is due out in September.

According to his website, a memorial is planned for Saturday at 11 at the Creston and District Community Complex (previously scheduled at Millennium Park).

Perrin was born in 1948 and raised in the Trail suburb of Casino. He practised veterinary medicine in the Creston Valley from 1973-99.

His books were an enjoyable read, and he was quite pleasant to talk to - I met him one year at Creative Chaos (I think?) where he was selling his books. My dad sure enjoyed them, too.

[alanjh595]

Burt Reynolds dead at 82

Actor Burt Reynolds had died.

https://www.castanet.net/news/Entertain ... dead-at-82

[GordonH]

2 movies of his come to mind off the top of my head:
The Longest Yard & Smokey & Bandit (only the first one)

Thank-you Burt for the movies, my condolences to his Family and Friends. Rest in peace

[just popping in]

Deliverance.

[alanjh595]

[Nooby]

Boogie Nights (Oscar nomination for this one) - one of my favorite movies.

RIP Burt.

[Urban Cowboy]

Another icon bites the dust.

RIP Burt and thanks for the memories.

[ferri]

‘A giant in Washington history’: Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of Seahawks, dead at 65

https://q13fox.com/2018/10/15/paul-alle ... ead-at-65/

[mattinkelowna]

Not even old enough to collect old age pension in Canada.

[Glacier]

Not even old enough to collect old age pension in Canada.

My mom has been collecting hers since she turned 60.

P.S. Unlike my my mom, Paul Allen didn't exactly need his measly government pension.