Brother Earl

God has truly blessed you. He has given you almost 70 years of the joy that
comes from being surrounded by special people, like your brother Earl.
Although the separation can be heart-breaking, remember, he will be waiting
for you with another very extraordinary carpenter.

"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. He would have
> been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. My first memory of him
> was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in Minneapolis,
> telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. I remember dad
> being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so scroll
> (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a home built
> wood stand. This was over 50 years ago and I still have it, complete with
> original motor and drive belt. He was a woodworker and carpenter most of
> his life while earning a living in aerospace and later building and
> renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>
> Sigh,
> jo4hn

Keep the memories alive through the younger family members. I'm in my late
50's with kids in their 30's who couldn't possibly remember their
grandfather but do remember certain events via our reminders.

Prayers up for you and yours, jo4hn,
Chuck

He sounds like he was a helluva guy, John.

I am sorry for your loss, and hope the best for you,
the rest of his family, and his many friends in this
time.

Robert

jo4hn wrote:
> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. He would have
> been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. My first memory of him
> was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in Minneapolis,
> telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. I remember dad
> being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so
> scroll (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a
> home built wood stand. This was over 50 years ago and I still have it,
> complete with original motor and drive belt. He was a woodworker and
> carpenter most of his life while earning a living in aerospace and later
> building and renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>
> Sigh,
> jo4hn
Just wanted to say thanks for your prayers and good thoughts. We buried
his body yesterday but not his soul or our memories. It's never easy
though.
jo4hn

"jo4hn" wrote:

> Go with God my friend.


That simple phrase speaks volumes.

My condolences.

Lew

That's a good long ride.

Sorry he's gone but it sounds like he did his part
while he was here.


jo4hn wrote:

> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today.

jo4hn <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite
> "old man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. He
> would have been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. My first
> memory of him was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in
> Minneapolis, telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. I
> remember dad being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so
> scroll (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a
> home built wood stand. This was over 50 years ago and I still have
> it, complete with original motor and drive belt. He was a woodworker
> and carpenter most of his life while earning a living in aerospace and
> later building and renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>
> Sigh,
> jo4hn
>
My condolences, jo4hn. Earl will always be with you, and now, thanks to
your post, he is with all of us. Glad to share your older brother with
you.

--
Best regards
Han
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On Jul 11, 9:28=A0pm, jo4hn <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". =A0My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. =A0He would h=
ave
> been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. =A0My first memory of hi=
m
> was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in Minneapolis,
> telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. =A0I remember dad
> being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so
> scroll (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a
> home built wood stand. =A0This was over 50 years ago and I still have it,
> complete with original motor and drive belt. =A0He was a woodworker and
> carpenter most of his life while earning a living in aerospace and later
> building and renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>
> Sigh,
> jo4hn

The fact that you call him a friend speaks volumes.
My condolences John.

r

"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. He would have
> been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. My first memory of him
> was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in Minneapolis,
> telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. I remember dad
> being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so scroll
> (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a home built
> wood stand. This was over 50 years ago and I still have it, complete with
> original motor and drive belt. He was a woodworker and carpenter most of
> his life while earning a living in aerospace and later building and
> renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>
> Sigh,
> jo4hn



Sorry for your loss, may his memories stay with you

jo4hn wrote:
> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. He would have
> been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. My first memory of him
> was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in Minneapolis,
> telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. I remember dad
> being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so
> scroll (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a
> home built wood stand. This was over 50 years ago and I still have it,
> complete with original motor and drive belt. He was a woodworker and
> carpenter most of his life while earning a living in aerospace and later
> building and renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>
> Sigh,
> jo4hn

My condolences, John. It never matters how long they lasted, they're
still missed.

--

Tanus

http://www.home.mycybernet.net/~waugh/shop/

"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. He would have
> been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. My first memory of him
> was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in Minneapolis,
> telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. I remember dad
> being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so scroll
> (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a home built
> wood stand. This was over 50 years ago and I still have it, complete with
> original motor and drive belt. He was a woodworker and carpenter most of
> his life while earning a living in aerospace and later building and
> renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>

I can feel it all the way over here.

My condolences John.

He is going to a bigger and better woodshop now.

jo4hn wrote:

> Hoped I would never have to say this but we have lost our favorite "old
> man". My brother Earl passed away around midnight today. He would have
> been 86 in October and is 17 years older than I. My first memory of him
> was probably in 1942 in the living room of our home in Minneapolis,
> telling our father that he was going to join the Navy. I remember dad
> being upset but supportive.
>
> He sold me my first floor standing power tool: a vintage 1939 or so
> scroll (originally jig) saw, a Craftsman with an 18 inch throat and a
> home built wood stand. This was over 50 years ago and I still have it,
> complete with original motor and drive belt. He was a woodworker and
> carpenter most of his life while earning a living in aerospace and later
> building and renovating apartments in Santa Barbara, CA.
>
> He is survived by a ton of people that loved and respected him.
>
> Go with God my friend.
>
> Sigh,
> jo4hn

Condolences. Sounds like you have many fond memories of a brother worthy
of significant honor and respect.


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If you're going to be dumb, you better be tough