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Thread: AZ-Stew, My Dad.....

  1. 04-04-2011, 11:21 AM #1
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    AZ-Stew, My Dad.....

    My Dad, AZ-Stew, passed away Saturday morning, Apr. 2. He died of natural causes, in his sleep. This was very unexpected. My dad, as alot of you know was very active here at Cast Boolits and enjoyed spending time here. He was very knowledgable in casting and reloading, I feel I only know a fraction of these things, as I should, he had 30+ yrs experience on me. Dad was a Navy Veteran of 16 yrs., a senior level mechanical designer and GD&T instructor , an "Extra" class HAM radio licencee, and much more. I know dad has alot of friends here and he will be missed. If anyone feels the need to do anything for him, my family and I ask that you make a donation in his name to Cast Boolits or the Wounded Warrior Project.
    Dad, you are my friend, my mentor, and my beer drinking buddy, and you are missed!

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  2. 04-04-2011, 11:23 AM #2
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    I am sorry to hear that Jim.
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  3. 04-04-2011, 11:24 AM #3
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    This is terrible, I am saddened.
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  4. 04-04-2011, 11:50 AM #4
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    My condolences to you and family.
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  5. 04-04-2011, 12:12 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by dragonrider View Post
    My condolences to you and family.


    Ditto for me. Very sorry to hear of it.
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  6. 04-04-2011, 01:24 PM #6
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    We'll miss Stew. He would join us in the chat room, and get right with the flow. RIP
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  7. 04-04-2011, 02:27 PM #7
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    My condolences Jim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your father will be deeply missed here by many.

    Rest in Peace Stew.
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  8. 04-04-2011, 03:37 PM #8
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    We were privileged to meet AZ-Stew at the Nevada Cast Bullet Shoot. Everyone very much enjoyed his presence and his company.

    It's a wrenching thing when we lose one of our own, even those whom we've only' met' here on the Internet. The loss of one with whom we've shared the range and the socializing in person hits even harder.

    He leaves behind many fine memories, but we were hoping for more chances to enjoy his company.

    He is already missed, and this is very sad news.
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  9. 04-04-2011, 05:01 PM #9
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    This news jarred me pretty hard. I greatly enjoyed AZ Stew's company at NCBS last year and here on the board. He was clearly well-versed in the craft of casting and shooting, and shared his experience freely and unselfishly. We are diminished by his loss.
    I don't paint bullets. I like Black Rifle Coffee. Sacred cows are always fair game. California is to the United States what Syria is to Russia and North Korea is to China/South Korea/Japan--a Hermit Kingdom detached from the real world and led by delusional maniacs, an economic and social basket case sustained by "foreign" aid so as to not lose military bases.
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  10. 04-04-2011, 05:33 PM #10
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    Jim, our condolences to you for your great loss. It was a privilege to meet and socialize with your father at the Nevada Cast Bullet Shoot. He was great company, an expert at our craft, and an American who served our country well. Bill and Fran
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  11. 04-04-2011, 06:31 PM #11
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    I remember many AZ-Stew posts. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
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  12. 04-04-2011, 06:38 PM #12
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    So sorry for your loss. I've read many of your dads posts and he will be greatly missed here.

    Condolences to your family son of AZ-Stew.
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  13. 04-04-2011, 06:41 PM #13
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    I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I really enjoyed talking with him in the chat room. he will be missed for sure. You and your family are in my prayers.
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  14. 04-04-2011, 06:51 PM #14
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    Sorry to hear this Jim, he will be missed. God bless
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  15. 04-04-2011, 06:58 PM #15
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    RIP my friend, an eternal supply of favorite guns and ammo for you in Heaven.
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  16. 04-04-2011, 07:14 PM #16
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    I meet him in the chat room did not talk much but you could tell he was a easy to like fellow. Sorry for your loss he will be missed.
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  17. 04-04-2011, 08:12 PM #17
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    He will be missed.
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  18. 04-04-2011, 08:27 PM #18
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    Stew will be sorely missed by this bunch of misfits, And yes that includes this Misfit.

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  19. 04-04-2011, 09:40 PM #19
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    As many have said, and many will continue to do so, he will be missed and often remembered. We are saddened...
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  20. 04-04-2011, 09:56 PM #20
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    He has answered many of question for me. Truly a loss for the world and this forum.
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