Another friend emailed me earlier today to let me know that a mutual friend of ours and long-time member of AR, Bill Quimby, is quite ill and will be going into a hospice.

I know a lot of members here are familiar with all the work he did with SCI over the years. I'll try to keep everyone posted.

Sorry to hear this.

Godspeed to him.

That's sad to hear....he seems like a real gentleman! Godspeed!!!

Crap. Bill and I have had a few nice conversations over the years and I was pleased to meet with him in Reno and chat about publishing and our mutual love for books.

I first learned the his name from the Weatherby catalog (a long time
ago) that showed him and his lion. He used a picture from the same roll as his avatar here.

A good guy. Best to him.

Terrible news for Bill, his family and friends.

I'm sorry to hear this news. I have his book, and wish him and his family only the best.

Thoughts and Prayers to Bill and his family.

Sorry to hear. I spoke to him once and struck me as a fine gentleman

What a terrible thing to hear.

Bill has always been a gentleman.

We will all pray for him and his family.

May God give him comfort.

I'm very sorry to hear this.

Sad to hear, we just e'mailed half dozen times a month or so ago.

Thanks for letting us know. Do you have a mailing address for him? Might send a card.

Sure seems like the year for dying. Known, or of at least ten so far this year. Several fairly young too.

George

Never had the opportunity to meet face to face but through his conversations here and his writing he knew and saw a lot.

Prayers to he and his family.

I am sorry to read this. I wish him all the best for his future. I have enjoyed his writings, and there aren't a lot of the "old guard" writers left.

Never knew him but seemed to be gentleman and well respected. Prayers for him and his family

Although Bill is a couple years older than me, he and I go back a long way. We have often had private discussions here and on other sites because we both shared many of the same medical issues and the medications to treat them.

Ironically, we had such a discussion here only a few weeks ago, and those messages were still in my Private messaging area.

The last thing I said to him in that exchange was, "Stay well, my friend." So this latest news both saddens me and also shows just how mortal we are.

He has always been a thoughtful contributor to these forums. Wish him peace and comfort, and the radiance of God's face upon his countenance.

Hate to hear that. He added to AR for sure.

He and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May his remaining days be pain free and comfortable.

Very sad news. Wishing him a painless hospice.

That is a shame.

Thoughts and prayers to him and his family.

Sorry to hear of his medical troubles.

I just received another email. Bill Quimby went to a better place this morning. Condolences to his wife, Jean, and the rest of his family.

Very sad. May his journey be a good one.

Sad news indeed.

Hang in there Bill, we all will be coming sooner or later so keep seats warm by that fire of yours

Hate to hear that. He had some experiences way back that were sure more than I can ever hope for. RIP Bill...

Heck of a gentleman hunter. He generously allowed me to send him a book he wrote so I could get it inscribed by him. His note, in 2009, encouraged me to get out there and make my dream hunt happen. Took me 4 years, but I did make it happen, Bill. Thanks for being you! You're missed.

So sorry to hear.

He seemed like a great guy who shared the passion.

RIP

Praying for his family. He has gone to a far better place. God’s Blessing now my friend.

Struck me as a class act here.

From my teenage years in Tucson AZ, I have good memories of reading Bill's columns in the newspaper there. Hunting was more acceptable then. My condolences to the family. No doubt he will be missed here as well.

R.I.P.
He definitely seemed like a classy and knowledgeable man.
I'm sure he made a very positive impact on his loved ones and friends.

I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. RIP, Bill.

Condolences to his friends and family. Sometimes, a passing is really a blessing.

Very sad news. He was a real gentleman to me and I appreciated his experiences and knowledge.

RIP. Had some interaction and he seemed like a class act. Keep the fire going......

Rest In Peace

Mike

This is very sad. I think of all the questions I could have asked him and never did....We are less without him here.

My most sincere condolences to his family.

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Originally posted by Beretta682E:
Rest In Peace

Mike

Yes.

I hope he had a peaceful passing.


Both my parents died of cancer, and once we knew there was no treatment, my only concern as I spoke to their doctors was to make them as comfortable as possible.

And both passed away peacefully.