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It is with a heavy heart I would like to inform everyone of the passing last night (Thunsday) of John Channer. I found a posting on the bamboo board stating he suffered a heart attack while helping his neighbor try to get his stuck car out of the snow. I know many of us own a rod he has built for us and even more of us enjoyed his input as a regular in the chat room. God bless my friend.
A true craftsman has gone on to greater rewards. VEE and I each have one of John's fine fishing tools. They are beautiful to look at, wonderful to cast and a thrill to take a fish on. John was a fine human being and will be missed.
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Aw crap. John was one of the good ones.
He will be missed. RIP John. My thoughts go out to his wife and family.
I never met John but I know he was a friend to many. Truly a loss to the bamboo community. May the Lord embrace you eternally.
What a bummer! I was at the 1st day of Somerset Fly Show today and one of the builders told me this, to my utter shock. John was a great contributor and the 2 Channers I have are among my favorites. I've enabled several buddies into Channers, and they are all very pleased with his wonderful work and designs. I was looking forward to wetting a line with him in Durango this summer when I will be cruising CO with Tom Bender.
Life is never certain. My thoughts are with his wife and daughter.
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Did not have the pleasure or honor of meeting the man but his family is in our prayers.
A great guy and craftsman, witty and interesting to be around. I fished with him a few times and own 3 rods he made for me. I'll miss him.
Just found out & I am saddened...what a loss....John was one of the really GOOD guys!!!!
After seeing no information on this in the Durango paper, I had my sister look into it. John has been cremated and there is a private ceremony, no details. She suggested that Duranglers (970) 385-4081 might have the information on the ceremony.
Dennis
Family and friends may join in a celebration of John's life at the home of
Carol and Alan Lynn on Sunday, Jan. 31, between 1 and 4 p.m.
Directions to the Lynn home:
5254 Highway 172, 5.2 miles from Elmore's Corner, on the left just across
for the bridge. Look for the ribbon on the mailbox.
Condolences may be sent to Mary Sue Channer
5154 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
Hi folks,
Haven't checked in here in quite some time and thought to check in tonight to make sure all my FAOL friends had received the word about John's death. Nice to see all the kind thoughts and words here.
I'll be helping Mary Sue sort out John's current rod orders and finishing up any incomplete projects for him. If you know someone who has outstanding work in John's shop, please ask them to get in touch with me.
Best,
Harry Boyd
maker@canerods.com
I havent read all your kind words but thought I'd drop in after being told there was a thread dedicated to my favorite human.
I'm not planning any formal "ceremony".....that wasnt John, dontcha know. this weekend there'll be a couple get-together but I'd like to issue a properly informal invite to a day a on a stream sometime after the run-off to celebrate John & maybe catch a trout or 3.
I'll keep you posted & again, thanks so much for sharing your kind words....
Mary Sue Channer
ps, what Harry said