Author Topic: Obituaries for 2017 (Read 209981 times)

EasyAce · « **Reply #125 on:** January 31, 2017, 09:06:30 pm »

Quote from: Freya on January 31, 2017, 08:00:34 pm

Dang, Asia is one of my favorite bands from the 80s.

I liked their first album. But I loved the King Crimson in which Wetton played. Crimson
in the early to mid 1970s had such an unstable lineup (you could win bets asking people to
guess the members who stayed for more than one full album) that, when the lineup featuring
Robert Fripp (guitar, mellotron), David Cross (violin, viola, mellotron), John Wetton (bass,
vocals), and Bill Bruford (drums) lasted two albums (officially, they were a trio down to
Fripp, Wetton, and Bruford for Red, but Cross appeared on the album--and co-composed
two thirds of the material---as did a number of Crimson alumni; at the time, it was thought the
band was going out in a blaze of glory with that jewel of an album---nobody knew Fripp would
reform the group with yet another lineup and an entirely new approach centered on interlocking
guitars by the 1980s), there were those clamoring to put it in the Guinness Book of World
Records.

Wingnut · « **Reply #126 on:** January 31, 2017, 10:44:55 pm »

Quote from: Freya on January 31, 2017, 08:00:34 pm

Dang, Asia is one of my favorite bands from the 80s.

Loved em!.

TomSea · « **Reply #127 on:** January 31, 2017, 11:12:51 pm »

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Local Firefighter Sara Thomas Loses Battle With Cancer
Posted Jan 31, 2017 4:02 PM CST
Updated Jan 31, 2017 4:32 PM CST

By KMIR News Staff

Sara Thomas, a 41-year-old CAL FIRE Firefighter passed away early this morning; January 31, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sara was surrounded by her loving family; including her husband Isaac and her twin daughter’s Olivia and Mirna at her Desert Hot Springs home when she passed. Sara was an amazing warrior, and she fought to the very end. She is survived by her husband, and daughters, and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Continued: http://www.kmir.com/story/34392690/local-firefighter-sara-thomas-loses-battle-with-cancer

Cripplecreek · « **Reply #128 on:** February 01, 2017, 12:07:05 am »

Thank God it looks like we're finally reaching the end of the probate fight over my mom's estate with her estranged husband and the only thing he gets is a 10 year old Ford Taurus which is pretty good for us in a state that says he gets at least a 3rd of the total.

He snagged the car the morning after my mom died and my lawyer reported it stolen from the estate. Te idiot was given the choice of returning the car or signing off on the estate but because he's a drug addict he no longer has the car. Apparently he decided that he didn't want to explain why he can't produce the car and his lawyer knew he wasn't going to get paid.

This evening we got the call that our attorney had the signed paper in hand and all my sisters and I need to do is sign it ourselves.

I knew I would like our attorney (Ryan Phillips) from the minute I walked into his office and saw a floor to ceiling picture of Ronald Reagan laughing.

TomSea · « **Reply #129 on:** February 01, 2017, 03:24:28 am »

That whole "Lark's Tongue In Aspic" for me, is a landmark album, one that I have pursued through the years because it is so unique; Wetton sang vocals on that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larks%27_Tongues_in_Aspic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muS7v7p73y4&index=3&list=PL94gOvpr5yt2u3ORmaSuvFp6Hg3DV8V3k

And I appreciated "Starless and Bible Black" (The Night watch) and then, the live album "USA". Both with Wetton it, everyone knows the first album and the following "Wake of Poseidon" is okay but I really liked that lineup, on "Red" as well, which is hailed by many.

EasyAce · « **Reply #130 on:** February 01, 2017, 02:18:47 pm »

Quote from: TomSea on February 01, 2017, 03:24:28 am

That whole "Lark's Tongue In Aspic" for me, is a landmark album, one that I have pursued through the years because it is so unique; Wetton sang vocals on that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larks%27_Tongues_in_Aspic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muS7v7p73y4&index=3&list=PL94gOvpr5yt2u3ORmaSuvFp6Hg3DV8V3k

And I appreciated "Starless and Bible Black" (The Night watch) and then, the live album "USA". Both with Wetton it, everyone knows the first album and the following "Wake of Poseidon" is okay but I really liked that lineup, on "Red" as well, which is hailed by many.

I saw the meat of the Lark's Tongues in Aspic lineup live in New York in 1974 (Jaime Muir, the
percussionist, had left the band), before they made Red. They were a remarkable live band,
even if you wondered just how much in the way of nerves was involved in their carrying two
mellotrons with them for live performances. (For those who don't remember: Crimson in those years
depended on the instrument enough that at least two in the lineup---in the case of the Larks-
era band, it would be guitarist Robert Fripp plus violinist David Cross---played the instrument.)

TomSea · « **Reply #131 on:** February 02, 2017, 03:15:36 am »

Quote from: EasyAce on February 01, 2017, 02:18:47 pm

I saw the meat of the Lark's Tongues in Aspic lineup live in New York in 1974 (Jaime Muir, the
percussionist, had left the band), before they made Red. They were a remarkable live band,
even if you wondered just how much in the way of nerves was involved in their carrying two
mellotrons with them for live performances. (For those who don't remember: Crimson in those years
depended on the instrument enough that at least two in the lineup---in the case of the Larks-
era band, it would be guitarist Robert Fripp plus violinist David Cross---played the instrument.)

Great story, thanks for sharing.

Machiavelli · « **Reply #132 on:** February 05, 2017, 04:50:12 pm »

Gervase de Peyer

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We have been informed by close friends of the death of Gervase de Peyer, the foremost British clarinet player of his time. Gervase was 90.

A founder of the Melos Ensemble, with whom he recorded extensively, Gervase was principal clarinet of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1956 to 1973. He was also a founder of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and an influential teacher.

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Wikipedia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLVxj2YQuJ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39DlB4jv1w4

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #133 on:** February 05, 2017, 06:45:11 pm »

Bump to get this topic in my "New Replies" page....

jmyrlefuller · « **Reply #134 on:** February 08, 2017, 02:42:32 am »

Comic “Professor” Irwin Corey dies at 102

Corey was a comic that was fairly popular through the mid-20th century. His best-known schtick was “The World's Foremost Authority,” a satire of university professors and scientific jargon; he would invariably begin each of his monologues with "However," followed by a string of buzzwords and digressions that ended up making his entire speech nonsense.

He appeared only occasionally on film and television; he might have been more popular had it not been for his open support of communism, which put him on a Hollywood blacklist, the effects of which Corey claimed cost him work well through the 1980s. He was still at least politically active as recently as 2016, when he endorsed Bernie Sanders.

Corey died in New York City of natural causes. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years in 2011.

Obituary from the Washington Post

Wikipedia

Corey in 2008:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxtN0xxzfsw

jmyrlefuller · « **Reply #135 on:** February 08, 2017, 02:53:03 am »

Actor Richard Hatch, of Battlestar Galactica fame, dies at 71

In his mid-20s, Hatch landed his first acting role on the brand-new soap opera All My Children. After a few recurring roles, at the ripe old age of 33 Hatch had emerged as a teen idol. It was then, in 1978, when he landed his most famous role, that of Commander Apollo on the cult sci-fi classic Battlestar Galactica.

His acting career slowly dwindled in the 1980s, and in the late 1990s, Hatch tried to pitch a revival/continuation of Battlestar Galactica, only to get rejected by rightsholder Universal Pictures, who decided to make a remake instead. Initially very bitter over the rejection, Hatch eventually befriended the producer of the new series, who gave him a recurring role, that of antihero demagogue Tom Zarek.

Hatch died of pancreatic cancer.

Obituary from New York Daily News

Wikipedia

montanajoe · « **Reply #136 on:** February 08, 2017, 03:16:56 am »

Quote from: jmyrlefuller on February 08, 2017, 02:42:32 am

Comic “Professor” Irwin Corey dies at 102

Corey was a comic that was fairly popular through the mid-20th century. His best-known schtick was “The World's Foremost Authority,” a satire of university professors and scientific jargon; he would invariably begin each of his monologues with "However," followed by a string of buzzwords and digressions that ended up making his entire speech nonsense.

He appeared only occasionally on film and television; he might have been more popular had it not been for his open support of communism, which put him on a Hollywood blacklist, the effects of which Corey claimed cost him work well through the 1980s. He was still at least politically active as recently as 2016, when he endorsed Bernie Sanders.

Corey died in New York City of natural causes. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years in 2011.

Obituary from the Washington Post

Wikipedia

Corey in 2008:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxtN0xxzfsw

He was indistinguishable from more than a few of the prof's I had as an undergraduate. For me his humor was to close to real life to be belly laugh funny but I always kinda liked him anyway RIP

Free Vulcan · « **Reply #137 on:** February 08, 2017, 09:49:33 am »

Just finished watching the Galactica series reboot a couple of weeks ago. Hatch was great in both of them.

Applewood · « **Reply #138 on:** February 08, 2017, 11:53:00 am »

I remember Professor Corey on a number of shows, including a daytime talk show hosted by Mike Douglas. I didn't realize Corey was still around. Making it to 100 plus is an accomplishment. Didn't know he was a supporter of communism. Doesn't matter now. May God rest his soul and give comfort to his family. Corey was funny.

EasyAce · « **Reply #139 on:** February 11, 2017, 12:38:40 am »

Little Caesar's founder and Detroit Tigers owner Mike Illitch dies . . .

Mike Ilitch, owner of Tigers and Red Wings, dies at age 87

corbe · « **Reply #140 on:** February 11, 2017, 01:23:33 am »

Billionaire Little Caesars Pizza founder, sportsman Mike Ilitch has died at 87

Danielle Salisbury | Danielle_Salisbury@mlive.com By Danielle Salisbury | Danielle_Salisbury@mlive.com
on February 10, 2017 at 7:15 PM, updated February 10, 2017 at 8:09 PM

DETROIT, MI - Little Caesars Pizza founder Mike Ilitch, the billionaire sportsman and champion for Detroit, died Friday at an area hospital.

He was 87.

"My father was a once-in-a-generation entrepreneur, visionary and leader, setting the tone for our organization and our family," his son and Ilitch Holdings Inc. President and CEO Christopher Ilitch said in a statement. "He made such a positive impact in the world of sports, in business and in the community, and we will remember him for his unwavering commitment to his employees, his passion for Detroit, his generosity to others and his devotion to his family and friends."

Ilitch was a long-time owner of both the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers.

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http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2017/02/billionaire_little_caesars_piz.html

Cripplecreek · « **Reply #141 on:** February 11, 2017, 02:06:40 am »

Tragic news out of Detroit, as the owner of the Tigers and Red Wings--Mike Ilitch--has passed away at the elderly age of 87.

Ilitch bought the Red Wings in 1982, and the Tigers ten years later. The legendary owner gained his fortune via the Little Caesars Pizza chain.

Under his ownership, the Red Wings put together the most successful streak in NHL history--making the playoffs every year since 1993. Meanwhile, the Tigers managed to claw their way back from mediocrity and have won the American League twice since 2006.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/breaking-legendary-tigers-owner-mike-ilitch-passes-away/ar-AAmOR4d?OCID=ansmsnnews11

TomSea · « **Reply #142 on:** February 11, 2017, 05:24:53 am »

My condolences.

Machiavelli · « **Reply #143 on:** February 11, 2017, 10:18:40 pm »

Chavo Guerrero Sr. dies of liver cancer (great professional wrestler)

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Chavo Guerrero Jr. announced today that his father, Chavo Guerrero Sr. -- or Chavo Classic as he was known as in WWE while accompanying his son to the ring -- died from liver cancer on February 11. He was 68.

"As believer in Christ Jesus, he is now in Paradise. Today is a Sad day in the Guerrero Family," wrote Guerrero Jr. in an Instagram post.

Guerrero Sr. had been diagnosed with liver cancer in early January.

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Chavo Guerrero Sr. Has Passed Away At Age 68 (with several videos)

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jmyrlefuller · « **Reply #144 on:** February 12, 2017, 05:36:03 pm »

Basketball player Fab Melo dies at 26

Melo, a native of Brazil, first rose to fame at Syracuse University, where he was a major factor in the Orange's NCAA tournament runs in 2011 and 2012. It soon emerged, however, that Melo, whose native language is Portugese, spoke almost no English, and that Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim had forged essays in Melo's name to keep him eligible.

Melo briefly played in the NBA, where he was a major bust, playing only 6 games and seeing only 6 minutes per game in those contests. He had returned to Brazil in 2014 to continue his playing career and died in his sleep of unknown causes February 12, 2017.

Obituary from ESPN

Wikipedia

jmyrlefuller · « **Reply #145 on:** February 12, 2017, 06:12:02 pm »

Jazz-pop singer Al Jarreau dies at 76

Jarreau was a vocal rehabilitation specialist by trade who pursued music as a side hobby beginning in 1967. That side hobby turned into a career of its own in the 1970s and 1980s, with Jarreau charting several hits a year on Billboard's R&B charts and a few hits on the Hot 100 as well. He continued to perform until shortly before his death from what was attributed to exhaustion.

Death notice from TMZ

Wikipedia

Jarreau's "We're in This Love Together," his biggest hit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otVH5cv9z1A

Applewood · « **Reply #146 on:** February 12, 2017, 08:01:07 pm »

Not familiar with college hoops, but it's sad to see such a young man pass at only 26. RIP.

Al Jarreau I do remember. Loved his voice. We're In This Love Together was one of my favorite songs. RIP.

TomSea · « **Reply #147 on:** February 13, 2017, 07:08:41 pm »

Quentin Moses and others die in housefire in Georgia, he was a former NFL, UGA player.
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2017-02-12/former-cedar-shoals-uga-football-player-quentin-moses-dies-trying-save-woman

Then,

Football player, Jeremy Geathers, stuck and killed by a Limo in Las Vegas,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Geathers#Orlando_Predators

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Geathers was the son of former NFL defensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl winner James 'Jumpy' Geathers and the cousin of current Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers.

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verga · « **Reply #148 on:** February 14, 2017, 03:10:38 pm »

Quote from: jmyrlefuller on February 12, 2017, 06:12:02 pm

Jazz-pop singer Al Jarreau dies at 76

Jarreau was a vocal rehabilitation specialist by trade who pursued music as a side hobby beginning in 1967. That side hobby turned into a career of its own in the 1970s and 1980s, with Jarreau charting several hits a year on Billboard's R&B charts and a few hits on the Hot 100 as well. He continued to perform until shortly before his death from what was attributed to exhaustion.

Death notice from TMZ

Wikipedia

Jarreau's "We're in This Love Together," his biggest hit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otVH5cv9z1A

I liked the theme from "Moonlighting " better:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFiu0L7zJX8

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #149 on:** February 14, 2017, 11:44:00 pm »

This happened a while back, but I thought this man deserved recognition here.
Retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, Ia Drang battle commander, dies at 94

By BEN WRIGHT | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer | Published: February 11, 2017

COLUMBUS, Ga. (Tribune News Service) — Retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, the commander at the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965 that led him to co-author the book, “We Were Soldiers Once, and Young,” died Friday at his home in Auburn, Ala. He was 94.

More at the link...
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/retired-lt-gen-hal-moore-ia-drang-battle-commander-dies-at-94-1.453672

Author Topic: Obituaries for 2017 (Read 209981 times)

Wingnut