Di uses the Bull to win against her favorite pro darter D. Pristley
in his 2009 exhibition at the Bench Warmer
You have left us too soon...
We are planning a league memorial service, and will share details as soon as possible. Thank You
Bryan Gosser
Showing posts with label Dart Player Passings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dart Player Passings. Show all posts
Monday, January 07, 2013
#darts The VCDA loses a great leader and friend...
Di uses the Bull to win against her favorite pro darter D. Pristley
in his 2009 exhibition at the Bench Warmer
We are planning a league memorial service, and will share details as soon as possible. Thank You
Bryan Gosser
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Planet #Darts Obituary: Jocky Wilson
THE Professional Darts Corporation were saddened to hear of the death of former World Champion Jocky Wilson aged 62 on Saturday.
The legendary Scottish darts star - who had turned 62 last Thursday - won World Championships in 1982 and 1989 before being a founder member of the PDC, with whom he played until his retirement in 1996.
read more at:
Planet Darts | Latest News | Newsdesk | Newsdesk | Obituary: Jocky Wilson
A loss to the darting world... R.I.P. Jocky Wilson
Darts Around the World - Episode 67-The Legend of Jocky Wilson
http://www.dartsaroundtheworld.com/episode-67-the-legend-of-jocky-wilson/
Previous post about Jocky Wilson:
http://darttalk.blogspot.com/2007/01/sad-story-of-jocky-wilson.html
The legendary Scottish darts star - who had turned 62 last Thursday - won World Championships in 1982 and 1989 before being a founder member of the PDC, with whom he played until his retirement in 1996.
read more at:
Planet Darts | Latest News | Newsdesk | Newsdesk | Obituary: Jocky Wilson
A loss to the darting world... R.I.P. Jocky Wilson
Darts Around the World - Episode 67-The Legend of Jocky Wilson
http://www.dartsaroundtheworld.com/episode-67-the-legend-of-jocky-wilson/
Previous post about Jocky Wilson:
http://darttalk.blogspot.com/2007/01/sad-story-of-jocky-wilson.html
Friday, December 30, 2011
Austin Darts Founder Passed away #darts
From: Elaine Bohls
Date: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:10 am
Subject: FW: Austin Darts Founder Passed away
It is with the deepest regret that I must send out this e-mail, notifying the dart community of the passing of one of our longest standing members and one of its founding members. Brad Peck passed away, on Monday, 26 December, after battling cancer and cardiac complications. Brad was a wonderful mentor, not only to me but to many others. He taught me a lot about playing darts, when I was first starting, more than 25 years, ago. He had the most wonderful approach to the sport and i will always remember his custom barrels and piano wire points. His quiet way of doing things was a reflection of his gentle-giant personality. He will be greatly missed. His funeral is today, 30 December. There is no obit listing with Weed-Corley, but only the one in the paper.
Death Notice - Austin-American Statesman
PECK, Bradley Walter, 60, construction worker, of Austin died Monday. Survived by wife Peggy. Services 3 p.m. Friday, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Congress location.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on December 29, 2011
May peace be with you all.
With deep sadness,
Elaine Bohls
Regional Director, 3-1
Date: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:10 am
Subject: FW: Austin Darts Founder Passed away
It is with the deepest regret that I must send out this e-mail, notifying the dart community of the passing of one of our longest standing members and one of its founding members. Brad Peck passed away, on Monday, 26 December, after battling cancer and cardiac complications. Brad was a wonderful mentor, not only to me but to many others. He taught me a lot about playing darts, when I was first starting, more than 25 years, ago. He had the most wonderful approach to the sport and i will always remember his custom barrels and piano wire points. His quiet way of doing things was a reflection of his gentle-giant personality. He will be greatly missed. His funeral is today, 30 December. There is no obit listing with Weed-Corley, but only the one in the paper.
Death Notice - Austin-American Statesman
PECK, Bradley Walter, 60, construction worker, of Austin died Monday. Survived by wife Peggy. Services 3 p.m. Friday, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Congress location.
Published in Austin American-Statesman on December 29, 2011
May peace be with you all.
With deep sadness,
Elaine Bohls
Regional Director, 3-1
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
#darts - sad news...
Ray Lee Alexander (1947 - 2010)
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Ray Lee Alexander, 63, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2010. He will be deeply missed. Ray spent 25 years with Rains Department Store where he made his mark as a knowledgeable buyer and culinary expert. He loved to cook and was well known for his preserves and sauces.
Local Ventura County Dart Association - former league member
Obit link
Saturday, September 11, 2010
#darts 2010-8-23 – Sad News - Bill Turner
- From Katie Harris
Bill Turner, former ADO Board member, and husband of ADO Director of Office Operations Katie Harris, passed away Friday Aug 20. Bill was a longtime player and Area Manager, and will be missed by all who knew him. Details on a Celebration of Life for Bill to be held in California will be available at a later date.”
For those who have not heard:
I lost Bill Turner on August 20th. He had checked into USC University Hospital for a 'tune-up' and 'liver transplant'. Two livers were offered but were determined to be 'too fatty' for Bill's body. Infection set in his lungs and his body could not fight it off even with all the best anti-biotics. Then his organs began to shut down and that was it. I was able to stay with him 24 hours a day the last 3 days and held him as he went.
There will be a short article on him in the summer issue of Double Eagle. It will ship next week.
For those who are local - a Memorial Shoot and Celebration of Life will be held at the Dolphin Lounge - 1274 Magnolia - Anaheim, CA 92804 on September 18th at noon. Bill's son from West Virginia will be joining us. Bring your darts and best stories. Hope to see you there.
Katie Harris
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=306655384308&topic=15812&post=82120
Bill Turner, former ADO Board member, and husband of ADO Director of Office Operations Katie Harris, passed away Friday Aug 20. Bill was a longtime player and Area Manager, and will be missed by all who knew him. Details on a Celebration of Life for Bill to be held in California will be available at a later date.”
For those who have not heard:
I lost Bill Turner on August 20th. He had checked into USC University Hospital for a 'tune-up' and 'liver transplant'. Two livers were offered but were determined to be 'too fatty' for Bill's body. Infection set in his lungs and his body could not fight it off even with all the best anti-biotics. Then his organs began to shut down and that was it. I was able to stay with him 24 hours a day the last 3 days and held him as he went.
There will be a short article on him in the summer issue of Double Eagle. It will ship next week.
For those who are local - a Memorial Shoot and Celebration of Life will be held at the Dolphin Lounge - 1274 Magnolia - Anaheim, CA 92804 on September 18th at noon. Bill's son from West Virginia will be joining us. Bring your darts and best stories. Hope to see you there.
Katie Harris
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=306655384308&topic=15812&post=82120
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
from the email stack... Frank Funa - Memorial Service
Hi Darters,
One of our dart friends, Frank Funa of Poway, recently passed away.
FRANK FUNA
FUNA, FRANK
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 27, 1940, passed on May 28, 2010 in Poway after a long bout with cancer. Frank is survived by his wife Maxine of Poway, daughter Debra Kirsten, son and daughter-in-law John and Debby Funa and daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and Steve Catbagan, all of the Denver, CO area and stepdaughter and son- in-law Kathleen and Omer Evans of Aromas, CA, and his many beloved grandchildren. Frank was a retired Air Force Captain receiving his engineering degree from Colorado State and his Master's in Business Science from the University of Northern Colorado. After the Air Force, he worked in the aerospace industry. He was Honorary Life Member of the Poway Elks and was active at the Local, District and National Elk levels. He was an avid golfer and dart thrower. It was his honor to serve on the Board of Directors of the Identity Theft Resource Center. He also belonged to the Poway American Legion, the Ramona Masons and the San Diego Al Bahr Shrine and Scottish Rite. Memorial Service at 11 a.m., on June 5th at the Poway Elks Lodge, 13219 Poway Rd., Poway. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in Frank's memory be sent to the Elks National Foundation, PO Box 310, Poway, CA 92074-0310.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on June 2, 2010
San Diego Union Tribune Obit – Frank Funa
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 5th, 11 am, at the Poway Elks Lodge. Preferred parking would be across the street from the Elks Lodge. All contributions for Frank’s memory can be made to:
Elks National Foundation
PO Box 310
Poway, CA 92074-0310
Poway Elks Lodge
13219 Poway Rd
Poway, California
858-748-2543
Sunday, January 24, 2010
from the email stack... Info on Old Timer's Dart Shoot
Update email:
Info on Old Timer's Dart Shoot - Check it out and contact Dusie ASAP Thanks
Subject: Dart reunion...May 22, 2010
It's on and you must respond to Dusie with a yay or nay so he can make an accurate estimate to determine the size & location for the venue.....
Hi:
Could you please send the following message out to your distribution list of old-timers again? Just want to make sure anyone who hasn't responded has another chance. plans are moving forward. Message is below.
Dusie
Dear old-timers:
Initial response to the idea of an old-timers dart reunion has been good enough that it will happen.
It will be on Sat., May 22. Time TBD
I'm not on Facebook, nor is Sandi, so we don't see those conversations about this reunion. So, if you'd like to attend but have not yet replied to me directly, please just drop me a line at dusie32"at"gmail"dot"com and give it a thumbs-up. That will give me a better head count to use for estimating food and adult beverages we need to have on hand.
Please reply by Feb. 10! Thanks.
Dusie
Info on Old Timer's Dart Shoot - Check it out and contact Dusie ASAP Thanks
Subject: Dart reunion...May 22, 2010
It's on and you must respond to Dusie with a yay or nay so he can make an accurate estimate to determine the size & location for the venue.....
Hi:
Could you please send the following message out to your distribution list of old-timers again? Just want to make sure anyone who hasn't responded has another chance. plans are moving forward. Message is below.
Dusie
Dear old-timers:
Initial response to the idea of an old-timers dart reunion has been good enough that it will happen.
It will be on Sat., May 22. Time TBD
I'm not on Facebook, nor is Sandi, so we don't see those conversations about this reunion. So, if you'd like to attend but have not yet replied to me directly, please just drop me a line at dusie32"at"gmail"dot"com and give it a thumbs-up. That will give me a better head count to use for estimating food and adult beverages we need to have on hand.
Please reply by Feb. 10! Thanks.
Dusie
Friday, January 22, 2010
from the email stack... Della Fleetwood Memorial
Della tribute
There are special people in this world and then there are really special people. Della Fleetwood was one of the latter. She left us far too soon, passing away suddenly on Jan. 6 at age 66.
There also aren’t too many people who meant more to the sport of darts. Della quit her teaching job to devote her time to darts with Tom. She was there when the Southern California Darts Association began in the late 1960s. She was there to launch the American Darts Organization in the early ‘70s and she was there to help the World Darts Federation get off the ground in the mid-‘70s. She conducted so many tournaments in her lifetime that it would take a roomful of people to equal her effort.
She stuck with it through good times and bad times. She stuck with it when it grew and when it didn’t. She stuck with it when it was a global community of friends—and when it wasn’t--and she always did it with a smile. People were drawn to Della like a magnet. And she never forgot a face. Those of us who worked closely with her saw that time and again. A dart player would approach the stage at the North American Open in the midst of an event with more than 600 entries and Della would be able to call that person by name, ask about his/her family and recall the last time that player had come to the tournament. For years, I tried to match that skill, but couldn’t even come close.
After Tom passed away in 2004, she stuck with the WDF, taking over for him as treasurer and tackling it with the same attention to detail she brought to every task. She also continued their work on behalf of children and families with the Exchange Club in Downey where they lived. She cared passionately for the sport and its people and continued the Las Vegas Open under Triple Crown Productions in Tom’s memory. The remaining Triple Crown crew members had that in mind when they went on with this year’s event just three weeks after her death. They knew she’d want that.
Della made people feel welcome and included no matter where they were, no matter when. She so dearly loved her family and Tom’s family and their Exchange family that eventually they all melded into just Tom and Della’s family. I met her in 1972 when I was a newbie tournament committee member in Cleveland. She made it a point to come by and commend us on the job we were doing. And in a strange turn of events (especially for those who don’t know that Della once was a good player) we both ended up in the semi-finals of the ladies’ singles that year. We were friends from that year forward.
We counted on her for everything—phone numbers, addresses, a shoulder when we were down, an ear when we needed advice. She was simply one of those people who loved life and everything in it. I was proud to call her my friend and can’t even comprehend all the ways she will be missed.
If Della was here right now, she likely would tell us she’ll be fine and that we shouldn’t worry about her, but instead we should move on and do the ‘right thing’ for the sport and its people. It was always so like her to put everyone else first.
Somewhere up there in darters’ heaven, she and Tom and a host of dart friends we’ve lost over the years will be watching to see what will happen next. Without Tom and Della Fleetwood, there may never have been a national darts organization in the U.S.A. She leaves a legacy of high standards and expectations to the rest of us here on earth. I hope we can all make her proud.
Sandi Cain, past president, American Darts Organization.
2010-01-22 - Della Fleetwood
Condolence cards and notes may be sent c/o the American Darts Organization, 230 N. Crescent Way, Suite K, Anaheim CA 92801 Those wishing to make a contribution in Della's memory might choose between the two charities she was passionate about: The ADO Memorial Scholarship Fund, at the same address as above (it is a separate fund for youth scholarships administered by trustees chosen by the ADO board). Or ... Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center of Downey Inc. 8320 Iowa St. Downey, CA 90241 Footnote: The organizing committee of the Las Vegas Open darts tournament have today decided that the Las Vegas Open, scheduled for 29-31 January will go ahead as planned. The committee are certain that this would be in accordance with Della’s wishes.
There are special people in this world and then there are really special people. Della Fleetwood was one of the latter. She left us far too soon, passing away suddenly on Jan. 6 at age 66.
There also aren’t too many people who meant more to the sport of darts. Della quit her teaching job to devote her time to darts with Tom. She was there when the Southern California Darts Association began in the late 1960s. She was there to launch the American Darts Organization in the early ‘70s and she was there to help the World Darts Federation get off the ground in the mid-‘70s. She conducted so many tournaments in her lifetime that it would take a roomful of people to equal her effort.
She stuck with it through good times and bad times. She stuck with it when it grew and when it didn’t. She stuck with it when it was a global community of friends—and when it wasn’t--and she always did it with a smile. People were drawn to Della like a magnet. And she never forgot a face. Those of us who worked closely with her saw that time and again. A dart player would approach the stage at the North American Open in the midst of an event with more than 600 entries and Della would be able to call that person by name, ask about his/her family and recall the last time that player had come to the tournament. For years, I tried to match that skill, but couldn’t even come close.
After Tom passed away in 2004, she stuck with the WDF, taking over for him as treasurer and tackling it with the same attention to detail she brought to every task. She also continued their work on behalf of children and families with the Exchange Club in Downey where they lived. She cared passionately for the sport and its people and continued the Las Vegas Open under Triple Crown Productions in Tom’s memory. The remaining Triple Crown crew members had that in mind when they went on with this year’s event just three weeks after her death. They knew she’d want that.
Della made people feel welcome and included no matter where they were, no matter when. She so dearly loved her family and Tom’s family and their Exchange family that eventually they all melded into just Tom and Della’s family. I met her in 1972 when I was a newbie tournament committee member in Cleveland. She made it a point to come by and commend us on the job we were doing. And in a strange turn of events (especially for those who don’t know that Della once was a good player) we both ended up in the semi-finals of the ladies’ singles that year. We were friends from that year forward.
We counted on her for everything—phone numbers, addresses, a shoulder when we were down, an ear when we needed advice. She was simply one of those people who loved life and everything in it. I was proud to call her my friend and can’t even comprehend all the ways she will be missed.
If Della was here right now, she likely would tell us she’ll be fine and that we shouldn’t worry about her, but instead we should move on and do the ‘right thing’ for the sport and its people. It was always so like her to put everyone else first.
Somewhere up there in darters’ heaven, she and Tom and a host of dart friends we’ve lost over the years will be watching to see what will happen next. Without Tom and Della Fleetwood, there may never have been a national darts organization in the U.S.A. She leaves a legacy of high standards and expectations to the rest of us here on earth. I hope we can all make her proud.
Sandi Cain, past president, American Darts Organization.
Please join with fanily and friends to
Remember, Celebrate and Honor
the life of Della Ann Fleetwood
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Barbara J. Riley Community Center
7810 Quill Dr.
Downey, Ca 90242
for questions, directions oor additional information
please contact Georganne Bruce
(562) 904-9590
gabruce'at'earthlink'dot'net
Memorial Service .PDF flier link: http://vcda.org/DellaMemorialService.pdf
Remember, Celebrate and Honor
the life of Della Ann Fleetwood
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Barbara J. Riley Community Center
7810 Quill Dr.
Downey, Ca 90242
for questions, directions oor additional information
please contact Georganne Bruce
(562) 904-9590
gabruce'at'earthlink'dot'net
Memorial Service .PDF flier link: http://vcda.org/DellaMemorialService.pdf
2010-01-22 - Della Fleetwood
Condolence cards and notes may be sent c/o the American Darts Organization, 230 N. Crescent Way, Suite K, Anaheim CA 92801 Those wishing to make a contribution in Della's memory might choose between the two charities she was passionate about: The ADO Memorial Scholarship Fund, at the same address as above (it is a separate fund for youth scholarships administered by trustees chosen by the ADO board). Or ... Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center of Downey Inc. 8320 Iowa St. Downey, CA 90241 Footnote: The organizing committee of the Las Vegas Open darts tournament have today decided that the Las Vegas Open, scheduled for 29-31 January will go ahead as planned. The committee are certain that this would be in accordance with Della’s wishes.
Friday, January 08, 2010
from the email stack... Della Fleetwood
It is with a heavy heart that I have to pass on information that Della Fleetwood, the organizer of the Las Vegas Open and also the WDF Treasurer has passed away at the age of 66.
Della is known to most of you as the person who is calling the matches at the Las Vegas Open in recent years after taking over from her husband Tom who passed away in 2001.
Della will be greatly missed in the darting community for her continued support of darts and her strong commitment to making the Vegas Open what it was.
It was announced today that the committee for the Vegas Open will still carry out the Vegas Open for this year as that is how she would have like it. But any future Vegas Opens may be up in the air.
http://www.dartswdf.com/aa_darts/
I sure hope you all make it to this years event!
Phil
Della is known to most of you as the person who is calling the matches at the Las Vegas Open in recent years after taking over from her husband Tom who passed away in 2001.
Della will be greatly missed in the darting community for her continued support of darts and her strong commitment to making the Vegas Open what it was.
It was announced today that the committee for the Vegas Open will still carry out the Vegas Open for this year as that is how she would have like it. But any future Vegas Opens may be up in the air.
http://www.dartswdf.com/aa_darts/
I sure hope you all make it to this years event!
Phil
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
from the email stack... Marty Brittingham
Hello SoCal Darters,
I received a call from Elizabeth Spare today telling me that Marty Brittingham passed away last Friday. Her son Ethan was there by himself with Marty. He called for help then did CPR until the paramedics arrived, but Marty passed away. She had been battling cancer and going through some aggressive chemo. There will be more information forthcoming but she did not desire any memorial services.
She was a very close friend of Nick and Elizabeth Spare. (Nick recently passed away as well). She used to run dart shoots at the Scarlet Lady in Culver City, and was very active in SCDA. I will be forwarding the obituary as soon as it is available.
You can send condolences for the family to her brother at:
Col. James Brittingham
624 Towncrest Drv.
Beavercreek, OH 53434
Please keep the family and Elizabeth and Ethan in your prayers.
Linda Endo
I received a call from Elizabeth Spare today telling me that Marty Brittingham passed away last Friday. Her son Ethan was there by himself with Marty. He called for help then did CPR until the paramedics arrived, but Marty passed away. She had been battling cancer and going through some aggressive chemo. There will be more information forthcoming but she did not desire any memorial services.
She was a very close friend of Nick and Elizabeth Spare. (Nick recently passed away as well). She used to run dart shoots at the Scarlet Lady in Culver City, and was very active in SCDA. I will be forwarding the obituary as soon as it is available.
You can send condolences for the family to her brother at:
Col. James Brittingham
624 Towncrest Drv.
Beavercreek, OH 53434
Please keep the family and Elizabeth and Ethan in your prayers.
Linda Endo
Monday, August 10, 2009
from the email stack... Southern California Darters
Southern California Darters,
Sharing some sad news. It appears that Winnie Outcalt, Carolyn Stone, and Nick Spare all passed away recently. All of them played darts for many years in Southern California, and the extended Los Angeles basin. If you did or did not know them, please think of their families and loved ones.
Charles Bradish
From: kayla
Subject: can you pass this please...
Hi all,
Here is a link to Winnie’s Guest Book: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookide45661105735
This link may take you to her obit on the Daily Breeze web site, or it may just take to you the search page, where you can search by her last name (Outcalt).
And, in case you had not heard, Carolyn Stone, who played darts with her husband Cliff and most often with Marty Brittingham, out of the Scarlet Lady, also passed away this week. Her service was also held today.
And, just so you aren’t waiting for the “third shoe” to drop, Nick Spare, whom Marty moved back East to be closer to, along with his family, died last week in his sleep of an apparent heart attack.
I feel like I should insert some off-color joke here so you know it’s really me. I don’t usually deliver such sad news.
Hope all is well.
Tony
From: Kelly, Kim A
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:23 AM
Subject: Winnie
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:23 AM
Subject: Winnie
Hi everyone,
I found out last night that Winnie had passed away. Winnie was a member of the Moonspinners for many years. She had successfully battled breast cancer in the past but lost the current battle with spinal cancer. Phil, Rose, Gerry, Lill and I had lunch with her a few months ago. She was in good spirits despite everything she was going through. We will truly miss her……….
Kim Kelly
Friday, July 24, 2009
from the email stack... July 24, 2009
Darters,
One of our friends in darts, Jan Bulai, passed away on Wednesday, July 22nd. Jan had been battling with breast cancer for many years, which was in remission for some period.
Jan lived in East San Diego county with her husband of many years Dennis. She played with the GSDDA Women's All Star team for a long time, and played on many league teams over the years, until her sickness would not allow her to play. Jan played on ladies league dart teams with Sue Noon, Sue Carmichael, Tracy Leicester, Anne Jones, and Gina Aguero, and many others. She was one of the early GSDDA members (started playing in 1978), and played darts at a very high level of excellence. She had told me in the past that she had a sponsor during the 1980s and played professionally all over the US, doing very well in many national tournaments.
I also believe that Jan was a member of the Moonspinners Ladies Darting Association for many years.
Jan operated her own business for many years, organizing estate sales, for which she was very successful.
For those of us that knew her, she will be greatly missed. Please pray for her family in this tough time.
Sadly,
Charles Bradish
San Diego, CA
GSDDA
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
from the email stack...
Hello friends of Nick Spare,
Nick Spare passed away in his sleep. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth and son Ethan. Nick was certainly the center of a lot of wonderful memories and circles of friends. I won't be able to attend his services because my mother is ill, but my love and prayers go to his family and friends. Please keep his wife Elizabeth, son Ethan and the rest of their family in your prayers. Nick's mother is not well enough to attend the services, but his father and brother will be flying in from England.
Nick Spare passed away in his sleep. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth and son Ethan. Nick was certainly the center of a lot of wonderful memories and circles of friends. I won't be able to attend his services because my mother is ill, but my love and prayers go to his family and friends. Please keep his wife Elizabeth, son Ethan and the rest of their family in your prayers. Nick's mother is not well enough to attend the services, but his father and brother will be flying in from England.
If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, the family has established a trust fund to help pay for Nick's son Ethan's education. If there is not a branch near you...
contact:
Fifth Third Bank
DOWNTOWN BLUE ASH
9477 KENWOOD ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
For more information, you can call the bank: (513) 791-4800 You can find the nearest branch at
www.53.comLinda Endo
Details for the Memorial Service
Date: Wednesday, July 15th
Visitation: 5PM - 7PM
Celebration: 7:00 PM
(Followed by a reception)
Strawser Funeral Home
9503 Kenwood Road
Blue Ash, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 791-7203
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Ian Hastie: A winner for New Zealand and Scotland
He was better known as a champion darts player in New Zealand in the 1970s, but across the other side of the world Ian Hastie was a Scotland rugby international whose greatest sporting moment was scoring the winning try at Murrayfield in 1958 to beat France 11-8.
Ian Robert Hastie died at Hutt Hospital on 7 April aged 79. He had been a resident of the Hutt Valley since 1968.
...
While he had played darts with some success in his native Scotland, winning the Scottish British Legion singles and pairs in Aberdeen in 1965, it was in New Zealand that Ian Hastie's second major sports career blossomed.
In his very first year in New Zealand he had won the Southland singles in 1967 and went on to take the Hutt Valley singles in 1970, the first of several other Hutt Valley titles. He first played for his adopted country in 1973 and the following year won the New Zealand mixed pairs, then the national pairs titles in 1976 and 1979. (full article...)
Ian Robert Hastie died at Hutt Hospital on 7 April aged 79. He had been a resident of the Hutt Valley since 1968.
...
While he had played darts with some success in his native Scotland, winning the Scottish British Legion singles and pairs in Aberdeen in 1965, it was in New Zealand that Ian Hastie's second major sports career blossomed.
In his very first year in New Zealand he had won the Southland singles in 1967 and went on to take the Hutt Valley singles in 1970, the first of several other Hutt Valley titles. He first played for his adopted country in 1973 and the following year won the New Zealand mixed pairs, then the national pairs titles in 1976 and 1979. (full article...)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
a note from Phil... Pat Keith (PK)
It is with great regret that I have to pass on this information.
Pat Keith (aka PK in the darts world) suddenly passed away this past weekend on Sunday of a brain aneurysm. This after his daughter Pearl (another dart player) recently passed away after being in a terrible car accident and losing an arm (in August of 2006) only to pass away after nearly a year in a partial coma at the age of 24 yrs old.
We hope you send your prayers and thoughts to Pat’s son and his Pat’s wife in this incredible time of overwhelming grief.
R.I.P PK!! We’ll miss you bro!
P
You all are in our prayers...
DT
Saturday, March 07, 2009
DOT GLIDLE
Warwickshire Darts Organisation are sad to announce the sad passing of Dot Glidle former Secretary of the County and Wife of Ken, who was Chairman of both Warwickshire and the British Darts Organisation.
The funeral is on March 10th, Charter Chapel. Canley Crematorium Coventry at 12.30pm.Our thoughts and Sympathies to Ken and Family.
Neil Pritchard
Chairman
Warwickshire Darts Organisation
http://www.bdodarts.com/
The funeral is on March 10th, Charter Chapel. Canley Crematorium Coventry at 12.30pm.Our thoughts and Sympathies to Ken and Family.
Neil Pritchard
Chairman
Warwickshire Darts Organisation
http://www.bdodarts.com/
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Darts-mad John Carberry’s final check-out
DARTS fanatic John Carberry is leaving life the way he spent it – facing a dart board.
A member of Vauxhall Darts League for 50 years, the 67-year-old father-of-three had one request when a diagnosis of cancer left him with weeks to live.
He asked for a picture of a dartboard to be printed on his coffin – and his family have done him proud with a unique design commissioned from a London firm.
More than 100 family friends and team mates have flocked to the family home to offer their sympathies and see his last request. (full article...)
A member of Vauxhall Darts League for 50 years, the 67-year-old father-of-three had one request when a diagnosis of cancer left him with weeks to live.
He asked for a picture of a dartboard to be printed on his coffin – and his family have done him proud with a unique design commissioned from a London firm.
More than 100 family friends and team mates have flocked to the family home to offer their sympathies and see his last request. (full article...)
Family’s farewell to John
Liverpool Echo, UK
A DARTS fanatic’s family have said their final goodbyes – in the most fitting way possible. John Carberry was buried with a picture of a dartboard covering ...
Liverpool Echo, UK
A DARTS fanatic’s family have said their final goodbyes – in the most fitting way possible. John Carberry was buried with a picture of a dartboard covering ...
 | John checks out The Sun, UK By GUY PATRICK The pub team skipper, 67, begged his family as he battled bowel cancer: “When I pop my clogs draw a dartboard on top of my coffin. ... |
Darts-mad John Carberry’s final check-out
Liverpool Echo, UK -Feb 6, 2009
DARTS fanatic John Carberry is leaving life the way he spent it – facing a dart board. A member of Vauxhall Darts League for 50 years, the 67-year-old ...
Liverpool Echo, UK -
DARTS fanatic John Carberry is leaving life the way he spent it – facing a dart board. A member of Vauxhall Darts League for 50 years, the 67-year-old ...
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Derby dart champion dies
A THREE-TIMES women's darts champion has died of cancer at her home in Chaddesden.
Irene Scott, 63, was women's Derby Darts Ladies' Singles Champion three years running between 1971 and 1974.
She died at her home in Bangor Street after losing a three-year struggle with ovarian cancer. Margaret Curd, 67, one of her two sisters, said: "I miss her so much already. We were so close all our life.
"We saw each other almost every day. She made me so happy. I can't bear the idea of living without her."
Irene leaves a son, David, 42.
Margaret, of Curzon Road, Chaddesden, said the news of Irene's cancer came as a big shock.
She said: "We couldn't believe it.
"She'd been so healthy all her life, always going out and taking part in things.
"We all thought 'not our Irene'."
Margaret said how, after spending her last days in the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Miss Scott had asked to be taken home to die.
She said: "She had lived in Chaddesden all her life and wanted to end it there."
Margaret said Irene had always had a love for sports. She said: "She was a tomboy, really, always getting mucky outside, especially if our mum had dressed her up nicely. She did everything at school, javelin, football, fishing. But when she found darts, she loved it."
Irene, who worked as a cleaner for British Rail, began playing darts seriously at the former Rutland Arms, on the corner of Carrington Street and Nelson Street, Derby, which has since been closed down.
Along with her three champion titles and many other trophies, Irene also won a mixed doubles title in 1974, playing alongside Dennis Ratcliffe, now the general secretary of the Derbyshire Darts Organisation.
Close friend Sue Bell, 54, who lived with Miss Scott at her Chaddesden home, said they met through darts.
Mrs Bell, who used to be the landlady at the Kingfisher pub, in Lexington Road, Chaddesden, said: "I first met Irene while she was playing darts in my pub.
"I was taken with her straight away. She was so friendly. What you saw was what you got with Irene. She was all heart.
"She was a mercilessly good darts player but one of the kindest people I have ever met. She was my best friend."
Irene died on January 15. Her funeral takes place on Tuesday at St Mark's Church, Francis Street, Chaddesden, at 2pm.
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 11:00 (story source...)
Irene Scott, 63, was women's Derby Darts Ladies' Singles Champion three years running between 1971 and 1974.
She died at her home in Bangor Street after losing a three-year struggle with ovarian cancer. Margaret Curd, 67, one of her two sisters, said: "I miss her so much already. We were so close all our life.
"We saw each other almost every day. She made me so happy. I can't bear the idea of living without her."
Irene leaves a son, David, 42.
Margaret, of Curzon Road, Chaddesden, said the news of Irene's cancer came as a big shock.
She said: "We couldn't believe it.
"She'd been so healthy all her life, always going out and taking part in things.
"We all thought 'not our Irene'."
Margaret said how, after spending her last days in the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Miss Scott had asked to be taken home to die.
She said: "She had lived in Chaddesden all her life and wanted to end it there."
Margaret said Irene had always had a love for sports. She said: "She was a tomboy, really, always getting mucky outside, especially if our mum had dressed her up nicely. She did everything at school, javelin, football, fishing. But when she found darts, she loved it."
Irene, who worked as a cleaner for British Rail, began playing darts seriously at the former Rutland Arms, on the corner of Carrington Street and Nelson Street, Derby, which has since been closed down.
Along with her three champion titles and many other trophies, Irene also won a mixed doubles title in 1974, playing alongside Dennis Ratcliffe, now the general secretary of the Derbyshire Darts Organisation.
Close friend Sue Bell, 54, who lived with Miss Scott at her Chaddesden home, said they met through darts.
Mrs Bell, who used to be the landlady at the Kingfisher pub, in Lexington Road, Chaddesden, said: "I first met Irene while she was playing darts in my pub.
"I was taken with her straight away. She was so friendly. What you saw was what you got with Irene. She was all heart.
"She was a mercilessly good darts player but one of the kindest people I have ever met. She was my best friend."
Irene died on January 15. Her funeral takes place on Tuesday at St Mark's Church, Francis Street, Chaddesden, at 2pm.
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 11:00 (story source...)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Jim Boan, owner and founder of Atlanta Darts
2008-12-24 - Memorial Service for Jim Boan
Jim Boan, owner and founder of Atlanta Darts, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2008. The family is having a memorial service Friday December 26th at 1 pm at the Heritage Hill Baptist Church 2987 HWY 212 SW Conyers Ga. 30094. Everyone is welcome to attend this celebration of his life. There will opportunities for anyone to get up and say a few words about their connection to Jim. (http://www.adodarts.com/)
bad news
(sewa-darts.com thread...)
JIMMIE RAY BOAN, 57, of Conyers died Tuesday. The body was cremated. Memorial service, 1 p.m. Friday, Heritage Hills Baptist Church; Scot H. Ward-Harry White Chapel. (source link...)
>>>>>>>PLEASE COPY & REPOST AFTER READING THIS<<<<<<< class="posthilit">JIM BOAN" FROM ATLANTA DARTS, PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY YESTERDAY OF A HEART ATTACK. THIS WAS A VERY SAD,TRAGIC, & UNEXPECTED .
FOR MANY OF YOU DARTS PLAYERS, IF YOU'VE PLAYED IN ANY BIG TOURNAMENTS AROUND THE UNITED STATES, YOU'VE SEEN OR MET THIS WONDERFUL MAN. HE WAS A VERY KIND HEARTED MAN, WHOM ALWAYS CARRIED A LOT OF EXCITEMENT AROUND WITH HIM. JIM ALMOST ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE, & AN AWESOME STORY TO TELL.
JIM WILL NOT ONLY BE MISSED BY HIS FAMILY, BUT ALSO BE MISSED FROM ALL THE LIVES HE'S TOUCHED OVER THE YEARS.
MY LOVE & PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS WIFE & CHILDREN. NOT ONLY IS IT DIFFICULT TO LOOSE A LOVED ONE. BUT 2 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS, I COULDN'T IMAGINE HOW THAT MUST FEEL.
SO EVERYONE WHEN YOU WAKE UP TOMORROW, DON'T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED. APPRECIATE EVERYONE IN YOUR LIFE. FRIENDS & FAMILY, BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THEY COULD BE GONE.
IF YOU GO TO WWW. FLORIDADARTS. ORG THEY WILL KEEP IT UPDATED ON WHEN HIS FAMILY WILL BE HOLDING A MEMORIAL FOR HIM!
PLEASE KEEP HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. (Phillydarts.com post...)
Obituary: Jim Boan
31 Dec 2008
THE Professional Darts Corporation sends its condolences to the family of American darts promoter Jim Boan, who passed away last Wednesday.
He died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Georgia.
Boan was the president of Atlanta Darts, whose Peachtree Open has been ranked on the PDC Pro Tour for the past two years.
He also held the Atlanta qualifier for the 2006 World Series of Darts, which was won by Roger Carter
Jay Tomlinson, the PDC's North American Co-Ordinator and publisher of Bulls-Eye News magazine, said: "He will be sadly missed.
"Jim and I were very close friends and worked together at and on many tournaments."
Boan's death comes following the loss of another US darts official earlier in 2008, the Minute Man Dart League President Tom Sammarco.
(source link...)
Jim Boan, owner and founder of Atlanta Darts, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2008. The family is having a memorial service Friday December 26th at 1 pm at the Heritage Hill Baptist Church 2987 HWY 212 SW Conyers Ga. 30094. Everyone is welcome to attend this celebration of his life. There will opportunities for anyone to get up and say a few words about their connection to Jim. (http://www.adodarts.com/)
bad news
(sewa-darts.com thread...)
JIMMIE RAY BOAN, 57, of Conyers died Tuesday. The body was cremated. Memorial service, 1 p.m. Friday, Heritage Hills Baptist Church; Scot H. Ward-Harry White Chapel. (source link...)
>>>>>>>PLEASE COPY & REPOST AFTER READING THIS<<<<<<< class="posthilit">JIM BOAN" FROM ATLANTA DARTS, PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY YESTERDAY OF A HEART ATTACK. THIS WAS A VERY SAD,TRAGIC, & UNEXPECTED .
FOR MANY OF YOU DARTS PLAYERS, IF YOU'VE PLAYED IN ANY BIG TOURNAMENTS AROUND THE UNITED STATES, YOU'VE SEEN OR MET THIS WONDERFUL MAN. HE WAS A VERY KIND HEARTED MAN, WHOM ALWAYS CARRIED A LOT OF EXCITEMENT AROUND WITH HIM. JIM ALMOST ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE, & AN AWESOME STORY TO TELL.
JIM WILL NOT ONLY BE MISSED BY HIS FAMILY, BUT ALSO BE MISSED FROM ALL THE LIVES HE'S TOUCHED OVER THE YEARS.
MY LOVE & PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS WIFE & CHILDREN. NOT ONLY IS IT DIFFICULT TO LOOSE A LOVED ONE. BUT 2 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS, I COULDN'T IMAGINE HOW THAT MUST FEEL.
SO EVERYONE WHEN YOU WAKE UP TOMORROW, DON'T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED. APPRECIATE EVERYONE IN YOUR LIFE. FRIENDS & FAMILY, BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THEY COULD BE GONE.
IF YOU GO TO WWW. FLORIDADARTS. ORG THEY WILL KEEP IT UPDATED ON WHEN HIS FAMILY WILL BE HOLDING A MEMORIAL FOR HIM!
PLEASE KEEP HIS FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS. (Phillydarts.com post...)
Obituary: Jim Boan
31 Dec 2008
THE Professional Darts Corporation sends its condolences to the family of American darts promoter Jim Boan, who passed away last Wednesday.
He died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Georgia.
Boan was the president of Atlanta Darts, whose Peachtree Open has been ranked on the PDC Pro Tour for the past two years.
He also held the Atlanta qualifier for the 2006 World Series of Darts, which was won by Roger Carter
Jay Tomlinson, the PDC's North American Co-Ordinator and publisher of Bulls-Eye News magazine, said: "He will be sadly missed.
"Jim and I were very close friends and worked together at and on many tournaments."
Boan's death comes following the loss of another US darts official earlier in 2008, the Minute Man Dart League President Tom Sammarco.
(source link...)
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Obituary: Tom Kirby
Obituary: Tom Kirby
THE Professional Darts Corporation sends its condolences to the family of Tom Kirby, who passed away on Monday December 1.Kirby was the first Irish player to join the PDC, in 1993, and played three times in the World Championship and World Matchplay. (full article...)
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