Thank you Brice, for letting us know about Bob's passing.
I'm shocked - Bob always seemed so fit and healthy for the years I've known him. And he was, as you wrote, most generous with other collectors. In my case, he tolerated my many arcane questions in the course of researching various talking machines. Not only did he answer what he could immediately, but he would follow up days later with additional information - sometimes after disassembling machines in his collection. His heart was in our hobby, and he will indeed be missed. George Paul -----Original Message----- From: brice paris <antqf...@yahoo.com> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012 8:18 pm Subject: [Phono-L] Very Sad News 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/ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
