This is very sad, indeed. I've known Bob and Karen for many years. Genetta and I send our thoughts and prayers and Karen, Kelly and Keri.
Loran On Sep 18, 2012, at 4:39 PM, brice paris <antqf...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I am very sad and upset that I must bring to you very sad news. Mr. Robert > R. Johnson of the famous Mr. Victor Phonograph Museum, avid Oregon Duck fan > and a friend to most of us in the phonograph world, was unable to beat the > odds this time and passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. > Bob was one of the most generous people that I have ever known, and I am sure > that many of you have been on the receieving end of that at one time or > another. He was always willing to take his time to help collectors and non > collectors who contacted him with his knowledge of our hobby, often times > giving parts to folks he really didn't know to help them put a machine > together. He was a true gentleman who never let grass grow under his feet, > he always kept moving. Words can not describe the shock and heavy hearts > that Kathleen and I have loosing a friend such as Bob. Bob and Karen were > inseparatable and always had a smile and greeting > for anyone that they met. I ask that your thoughts and prayers go out to > Karen and their two daughters Kelly and Keri as they attempt to deal with > their loss. > As many of you know when dealing with their personal lives they are > relatively private. At this time, Karen has asked that you contact me > directly with any phone calls and any questions and I will try my best to > answer. I will also let everyone know when I have an address that they would > want cards sent to or hear of what or if they are planning to have a > Celebration of Life for Bob . He will be sorely missed by all of us. > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
