Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:02:21 -0400
Reply-To: Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Very sad indeed
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Jeff,
I had no idea John was fighting for his life in his battle with leukemia
but had wondered why he wasn't posting to the list. While I never had the
pleasure of meeting or talking to him, we had some private email
conversations and he always made me feel better by the tone of his
responses.
While I have met few people on the list in person, I do have a feel for
many by their questions and most importantly, by their responses to
questions, their offers of help, etc. John was one of the many "good guys"
on the list and I for one will miss him greatly.
Denise's posting on Facebook contained a wonderful and heartfelt message.
And I just may make it to Blissfest for the very first time this summer,
Harold
Harold Teer
1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
Harrisonburg, VA
On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 5:03 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> I didn't see that this had been posted here yet and I felt you would want
> to know.
>
> Our community has lost another wonderful person. I just learned that this
> past Sunday John Meeks lost his battle with Leukemia.
>
> I am honored to have called this man a friend. He will be missed by many.
> Most of you will know John as the creator of the Vanagon Rescue Squad and a
> contributor to this community as well.
>
> I have copied the text below from a post on FB - these are the words of
> John's lovely wife Denise:
> *John passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at home after an intensive
> battle with leukemia and lymphoma. He was ready to go and looking toward
> rejoining the universe. Per John's request, there will be no funeral. There
> will be a private memorial service this summer at Blissfest, his favorite
> place on this planet. There is no need for flowers or cards. If you want to
> do something in his honor, please donate blood. John was so very grateful
> for all the blood he received during his treatments. If you feel the need
> to donate money, Buses by the Beach raises money for Phoenix Society for
> Burn Survivors and John's favorite charity. Listen to music, enjoy nature,
> and have a fine craft beer as you remember this wonderful man.*
>
> Tonight I will raise a glass in John's memory and think about a
> particularly wonderful conversation he and I had sitting by his westy by
> the shore of the Rogue River - I feel blessed to have that memory today.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa)
>
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