Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

Topic created by Steve on Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 6:58 pm

Steve
Num Posts: 405
Primary Club: DVOA
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First O: 1993

Some of the longer tenured members will want to know that my son passed away last Friday, the 16th of March. A service will be held in Newtown Square PA between 9 and 11 AM Thursday at the Donohue Funeral Home .

Reply by camperpat on Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 8:30 pm

camperpat
Num Posts: 394
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First O: 1999

Bob and I want you to know that our hearts go out to you at this sad time.  Your friends in the kitchen,  pat and bob  burton

Reply by Dasha on Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 10:05 pm

Dasha
Num Posts: 108
Primary Club: DVOA
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First O: 2002

Steve, we are thinking of you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dasha and Clem

Reply by Sandy on Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 9:41 am

Sandy
Num Posts: 326
Primary Club: DVOA
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First O: 1993

I'm so sorry for your loss.  You have my deepest sympathy.
Sandy

Reply by wilburdeb on Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 9:47 am

wilburdeb
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Primary Club: DVOA
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First O: 1975

Our thoughts are with you.  

The Barker Family

Reply by Orienteeringmom on Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 1:13 pm

Orienteeringmom
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First O: 1993

Steve and family,

Since our family knew your's, we feel your lost as well.  Bill was a great young man and I know that he will greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved him.

May God give all you comfort in your time of need.

The Porter Family

Reply by mcrunner on Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 1:27 pm

mcrunner
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I am very sorry for your loss.  You and your family are in my thoughts.
Maryann Cassidy

Reply by johncampbell on Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 2:33 pm

johncampbell
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First O: 1969

Steve and family,
This is extremely sad, our sympathy is with you at this terrible time of loss.
John and family

Reply by sfmones on Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 4:40 pm

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Steve-  I am very sorry to hear of your loss.  Steve Mones

Reply by browne on Tue Mar 20, 2012 at 6:12 pm

browne
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Steve, I'm so deeply, deeply sorry to hear of your loss.

Reply by Steve on Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 5:58 am

Steve
Num Posts: 405
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: Paradise Farm
First O: 1993

To all of you that have posted here, and  the equal number who are at a loss for words but feel the same sentiment, Thank You. As a twenty year veteran of DVOA, I am closer to some of you then I am to my own family. Your compassion and prayers do go a long way, and I will never forget that. The good news is that I will soon have a new orienteer to break in as Bill's son Joey is now four. I'll be at Warwick to thank you in person.


Run smarter, not further,
Steve

Reply by Sswede on Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 9:57 am

Sswede
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First O: 2001

Steve and Sharon, our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Reply by kathyu on Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 10:55 am

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Steve, We are so sorry to hear your sad news. 
With deepest sympathy,
Dave and Kathy Urban

Reply by Guy-O on Thu Mar 22, 2012 at 1:14 am

Guy-O
Num Posts: 356
Primary Club: HVO
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First O: 1982

I remember Bill (then Billy) from O-events many years ago, so this particular loss has a face to go with the name.  May he rest in eternal peace.

Steve, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Guy

Reply by bobburg on Thu Mar 22, 2012 at 11:03 pm

bobburg
Num Posts: 200
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First O: 1999

And may your son live on in his son.

Take good care of yourself and your family in these trying times.

Godspeed.

Reply by Steve on Fri Mar 23, 2012 at 8:18 am

Steve
Num Posts: 405
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: Paradise Farm
First O: 1993

DVOA managed to muster up a 15 person delegation for my sons viewing. Understanding that this was during business hours and the geography of the group, I thought it was wonderful. I can not thank all of you enough for the prayers and thoughts that you have shared with me over the past week. I am beginning to heal, and learn how to deal with my shortcomings. You are all helping.

Steve

Reply by dterefenko on Mon Mar 26, 2012 at 2:49 pm

dterefenko
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Steve,   I'm so sorry for your loss.  My condolonces to you and your family.

Donna