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  1. 01-22-2010, 08:54 PM #1
    Host Ray
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    Default John Channer has passed away

    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.
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  2. 01-22-2010, 10:06 PM #2
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    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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  3. 01-22-2010, 11:04 PM #3
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    Aw crap. John was one of the good ones.
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    He will be missed. RIP John. My thoughts go out to his wife and family.
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  5. 01-23-2010, 01:19 AM #5
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    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.
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    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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  7. 01-23-2010, 02:59 AM #7
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    Did not have the pleasure or honor of meeting the man but his family is in our prayers.
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    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.
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    Default John Channer

    Just found out & I am saddened...what a loss....John was one of the really GOOD guys!!!!
    ...so many boo rods, so many trout....do I have enough time?...
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  10. 01-27-2010, 04:39 PM #10
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    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.

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