Re: [Texascavers] Dr. Dwight Deal passed away
So very sorry to hear this He will be greatly missed! I know Jim knew him, and I have heard and read of him since 1973 when I started my caving life in Texas. Our community is once again diminished. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary and family and friends ❤️ Jim and Mimi Jasek Waco, Tx Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2022, at 2:20 PM, William R. Elliott wrote: > > > We have more info on Dwight Deal's dates: > > Born April 18, 1938 > Died Saturday, June 11, 2022, 2:00 AM, Parker, CO > > Dwight fell asleep in his chair on Fri. June 10. Mary says that the coroner > fixed the time of death at 2:00 am Sat. June 11. > > Mary Fletcher Deal is at chin...@comcast.net > > Sincerely, > William R. (Bill) Elliott > > 30105 Briarcrest Court > > Georgetown, Texas 78628 > > speodes...@gmail.com > > 573-291-5093 cell > > > >> On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 10:15 AM William R. Elliott >> wrote: >> I have received reports that Dr. Dwight E. Deal passed away on June 10, >> 2022, in Parker, Colorado. >> >> This is a blow to the caving community. Dwight was a famous caver and >> geologist, well-liked and accomplished in many ways. He was an educator with >> expertise in hydrogeology, geomorphology, and environmental science. He was >> a life member of the NSS (#3592), an NSS Director, a Fellow, and a recipient >> of the Certificate of Merit. He was an NSS Luminary speaker in 2012. He and >> his wife Mary Fletcher Deal were popular leaders of educational karst tours >> in China, Laos, and Vietnam. >> >> From Harvey DuChene, his close friend in Colorado: “He died peacefully while >> sitting in his favorite chair Friday afternoon. He had partially eaten a >> roast beef sandwich and drank part of a glass of tea. He went to sleep and >> quietly passed away. I visited his wife, Mary Deal, last Sunday and she >> filled me in on the details of his passing. She stressed that Dwight and she >> were living as normally as possible and had just returned from a couple of >> months at their cabin in Terlingua. Dwight was recovering from a >> debilitating bout of pneumonia that severely stressed his body systems and >> he was doing physical therapy to help regain his strength.” >> >> Dwight was about 84, but I do not have his birth date yet. A small group of >> friends (including me) and family are writing an obituary for the NSS News. >> If you have a personal story about Dwight, please share it here on >> TexasCavers, if appropriate. We have many photos, but if you have a good one >> of Dwight and Mary on an Asian tour, please send it to me. >> >> If you would like to send a sympathy card, here is the address: Mary Deal, >> 21810 Longs Peak Ln, Parker, CO 80138. I am not sure which email she uses >> right now. >> >> Thank you, >> William R. (Bill) Elliott >> >> 30105 Briarcrest Court >> >> Georgetown, Texas 78628 >> >> speodes...@gmail.com >> >> 573-291-5093 cell >> > ___ > Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com > Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ > http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Fwd: Dwight Deal—Cuba
From: Linda Starr Date: Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 1:24 PM Subject: Dwight Deal—Cuba Bill Dwight and Mary both led 3 caver tours of Cuba. Dwight orchestrated the caver relationships, cave trips and geology education. Mary managed the historical parts of our travels and together the rest. These tours were divided into 3 parts of Cuba—Western, Central, Eastern. i was on the Central tour and it was so much fun, The Cuba Speleologists and others made us feel welcome and shared their stories with us. We were so happy to be with Dwight and Mary. Dwight was active with the Southwestern Region and one of the founding members of the Sandia Grotto. Dwight is missed. Cave Softly,驪 Linda Starr ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] Dr. Dwight Deal passed away
We have more info on Dwight Deal's dates: Born April 18, 1938 Died Saturday, June 11, 2022, 2:00 AM, Parker, CO Dwight fell asleep in his chair on Fri. June 10. Mary says that the coroner fixed the time of death at 2:00 am Sat. June 11. Mary Fletcher Deal is at chin...@comcast.net Sincerely, *William R. (Bill) Elliott* 30105 Briarcrest Court Georgetown, Texas 78628 *speodes...@gmail.com * 573-291-5093 cell On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 10:15 AM William R. Elliott wrote: > I have received reports that Dr. Dwight E. Deal passed away on June 10, > 2022, in Parker, Colorado. > > > > This is a blow to the caving community. Dwight was a famous caver and > geologist, well-liked and accomplished in many ways. He was an educator > with expertise in hydrogeology, geomorphology, and environmental science. > He was a life member of the NSS (#3592), an NSS Director, a Fellow, and a > recipient of the Certificate of Merit. He was an NSS Luminary speaker in > 2012. He and his wife Mary Fletcher Deal were popular leaders of > educational karst tours in China, Laos, and Vietnam. > > > > From Harvey DuChene, his close friend in Colorado: “He died peacefully > while sitting in his favorite chair Friday afternoon. He had partially > eaten a roast beef sandwich and drank part of a glass of tea. He went to > sleep and quietly passed away. I visited his wife, Mary Deal, last Sunday > and she filled me in on the details of his passing. She stressed that > Dwight and she were living as normally as possible and had just returned > from a couple of months at their cabin in Terlingua. Dwight was recovering > from a debilitating bout of pneumonia that severely stressed his body > systems and he was doing physical therapy to help regain his strength.” > > > > Dwight was about 84, but I do not have his birth date yet. A small group > of friends (including me) and family are writing an obituary for the *NSS > News*. If you have a personal story about Dwight, please share it here on > TexasCavers, if appropriate. We have many photos, but if you have a good > one of Dwight and Mary on an Asian tour, please send it to me. > > > If you would like to send a sympathy card, here is the address: Mary Deal, > 21810 Longs Peak Ln, Parker, CO 80138. I am not sure which email she uses > right now. > > > Thank you, > > *William R. (Bill) Elliott* > > 30105 Briarcrest Court > > Georgetown, Texas 78628 > > *speodes...@gmail.com * > > 573-291-5093 cell > ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] email re Dwight sent too soon
Mary, I hope I had your address right-- 21810 Longs Peak Ln Parker, CO 80138 Is that correct? Bill E, On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 1:44 PM William R. Elliott wrote: > Got it! Thanks. > > *William R. (Bill) Elliott* > > 30105 Briarcrest Court > > Georgetown, Texas 78628 > > *speodes...@gmail.com * > > 573-291-5093 cell > > > On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 1:32 PM Mary Fletcher Deal > wrote: > >> Sorry, guess I was pulling a Dwight and responding way too long to your >> question, Bill. However, where I left off >> >> ...he said, "My mother wants to know WHEN are we going to get married?" >> Oh, I could say no to him but his mother? >> >> His D.O.B. is 4/18/38. >> >> I'll see if I can respond to other questions. >> Thank you, Bill, >> Mary >> > ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] email re Dwight sent too soon
Got it! Thanks. *William R. (Bill) Elliott* 30105 Briarcrest Court Georgetown, Texas 78628 *speodes...@gmail.com * 573-291-5093 cell On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 1:32 PM Mary Fletcher Deal wrote: > Sorry, guess I was pulling a Dwight and responding way too long to your > question, Bill. However, where I left off > > ...he said, "My mother wants to know WHEN are we going to get married?" > Oh, I could say no to him but his mother? > > His D.O.B. is 4/18/38. > > I'll see if I can respond to other questions. > Thank you, Bill, > Mary > ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Tom "TFR" Rogers - TCMA Memoriam
On behalf of Crash Kennedy and the TCMA: To all Texas cavers, including ex-cavers, and ex-Texans, It has taken me several days to compose this letter. I am saddened, confused, and angry about the recent and sudden passing of our good friend and strong TCMA supporter, Tom Rogers. Everybody knew Tom; he was just that kind of a guy. He was a hard caver, and to the amazement and amusement of his friends, he often caved shirtless, and in shorts. Tom was a hard worker, but he also knew how to have a good time at parties and other caver events. Tom was an essential and coveted team member on tank hauls and survey trips to Honey Creek Cave (where he actually got cold), Deep Cave, the many pits of Múzquiz, and many others. TCMA is especially indebted to Tom for the construction work he did on the shower house and back deck at our cabin on the Deep and Punkin Property. Tom left a large hole in the caving world. May Oztotl watch over him, wherever he may go. Jim “Crash” Kennedy TCMA President ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] Dr. Dwight Deal passed away
I have received reports that Dr. Dwight E. Deal passed away on June 10, 2022, in Parker, Colorado. This is a blow to the caving community. Dwight was a famous caver and geologist, well-liked and accomplished in many ways. He was an educator with expertise in hydrogeology, geomorphology, and environmental science. He was a life member of the NSS (#3592), an NSS Director, a Fellow, and a recipient of the Certificate of Merit. He was an NSS Luminary speaker in 2012. He and his wife Mary Fletcher Deal were popular leaders of educational karst tours in China, Laos, and Vietnam. >From Harvey DuChene, his close friend in Colorado: “He died peacefully while sitting in his favorite chair Friday afternoon. He had partially eaten a roast beef sandwich and drank part of a glass of tea. He went to sleep and quietly passed away. I visited his wife, Mary Deal, last Sunday and she filled me in on the details of his passing. She stressed that Dwight and she were living as normally as possible and had just returned from a couple of months at their cabin in Terlingua. Dwight was recovering from a debilitating bout of pneumonia that severely stressed his body systems and he was doing physical therapy to help regain his strength.” Dwight was about 84, but I do not have his birth date yet. A small group of friends (including me) and family are writing an obituary for the *NSS News*. If you have a personal story about Dwight, please share it here on TexasCavers, if appropriate. We have many photos, but if you have a good one of Dwight and Mary on an Asian tour, please send it to me. If you would like to send a sympathy card, here is the address: Mary Deal, 21810 Longs Peak Ln, Parker, CO 80138. I am not sure which email she uses right now. Thank you, *William R. (Bill) Elliott* 30105 Briarcrest Court Georgetown, Texas 78628 *speodes...@gmail.com * 573-291-5093 cell ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
