What a shock! We have never met Bob, but he has always been so helpful and generous with advice, time and knowledge over the years. He was always quick to answer inquisitive emails. Not only that, he didn't hesitate to invite total strangers to visit their home or even spend time on the boat! He will be sorely missed. My heart aches for his family and friends. Very, very sad news indeed. Jan and Harold Victoria On 2012-09-18, at 9:05 PM, Mike Stitt <smst...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Paula and I are very sad as well. Our condolences to the family. Sad > indeed. It is a tragic loss. > Our thoughts are with the family. > Mike > Oldcranky > > On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 8:40 PM, Tim Fabrizio <phonop...@aol.com> wrote: > >> I was stunned to hear about Bob. I'd been out of touch with him in recent >> years, but he and Karen could not have been better hosts when I visited >> them to shoot images for the Fabrizio/Paul books. Stunned. Brice, please >> keep me in the loop. >> >> With sadness, Tim Fabrizo >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ---- 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 >> > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
