Re: Ron Anthony

[Sumi Yoichi]

It is with great sorrow that I have received the sad news of the sudden and untimely passing of Mr. Ron Anthony.        "Sayohnara. Ron"   Sumi Yoichi Japan   ************* ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Anthony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Sumi Yoichi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 2:07 AM Subject: Re: Japan > Sumi Yoichi, > > Every since my return from Japan I have been seriously ill.  Because of this illness I have not been able to properly extend my thanks to Mr Ono, and Prof Gotoh.  I very much enjoyed the time they spend with me and was honoured that they would take time from their busy schedule to show me sundials and some of the wonders of Japan.  > > I would be very grateful if you could convey my sincerest apologies for not thanking them at the proper time and in the proper manner?  > > Many thanks to you, past and present, > Ron Anthony > ************* ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Sawyer To: Sundial List Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 1:07 PM Subject: Ron Anthony Ron Anthony has regularly attended the NASS conferences for several years - so we were surprised and missed him when he didn't make it to Tucson.   Unfortunately, I was just informed that Ron died early this morning (Dec. 11) at his home in California.  He suffered from a rare disease that went from onset (while he was on a trip to Japan) to death in the space of only a few months.  I hope to get more information on where memorial donations may be sent in the next few days - will pass it on when I learn more.   Fred Sawyer