OT: Divepac88 passing

[Chickenboy]

Those of you that know Des Wallace (aka Divepac88) will be saddened by the news that he recently passed away. He lost his long battle with cancer and died in hospital on June 7th. His wife asked me to share the following:

Hi Chickenboy
This is mrs divepac this is the only way that i can currently work out in getting in contact with you.
I'm really sorry to let you know this way, but divepac(aka des wallace) passed away on the 7th june in the local hospital. His cancer got the better of him. He had his head with him right to the end and was not in any pain as he slipped away from me. He did not suffer at all. All I am trying to remember now is he is at peace and not in any pain or discomfort. Anyway I'm really sorry to let you find out this way. Please pass this info onto your fellow game players inwhich he most enjoyed playing.
From MRS DIVEPAC

I know Des felt some close bonds with and within this community.

I'll miss you old buddy.

[nashvillen]

Sorry to hear that, I loved hearing from Des. Would have been nice to travel to his lovely land and visit with him. My thoughts and prayers to Mrs Divepac and the rest of his family.

RIP Divepac!

[Terminus]

I hope this is as untrue as it was the last time he was reported dead.

[Schanilec]

I'm going to really miss that Kiwi.[:(]

[janh]

This is truly sad news, another familiar character from this community gone. My thoughts to his family. He will be missed!

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Terminus

I hope this is as untrue as it was the last time he was reported dead.

Me too. I've sent a note to Wobbly just in case he has a comm channel with Des outside the forum.

[Terminus]

There's an obit out. It's true.

[Chickenboy]

This from press.nz.co:

WALLACE, Desmond James - Of Wanaka, passed away at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, on June 7, 2013, aged 54. Dearly loved partner of Joanne Sands, cherished father of Daniel, and his partner Rhi, loved brother and brother-in-law of Robyn and Dave, Barry and Mary Anne, and Deborah, best mate of Peter, Kathy, and the late Sides, and beloved master of Dixie, Zach and Macy. A memorial Service for Des will be held at Wanaka Districts Club, 45 Plantation Road, Wanaka on Tuesday June 11, at 2.00 p.m. Donations to the Wanaka Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to 97 Plantation Road, Wanaka 9305.
Lovingly cared for by:
Affinity Funerals
Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z

[Canoerebel]

I recall reading a DivePac post a few weeks ago and thinking, "I'm glad he's back and so active in the game." Did he ever have a cross word for anybody? I don't think so. He was one of those gents that just seemed to harvest universal good humor.

[Terminus]

Yep. Good people, Des was.

[witpqs]

So long, Des. [:(]

[jeffk3510]

Very sad news. RIP Des.

[oldman45]

Very sad news indeed.

Fair winds and following seas!

[geofflambert]

I hope I gave him a good laugh once or twice. [:(]

[RevRick]

If he was up on the board, he probably had a good laugh either at or with us.
Which is as it should be!

Grace and Peace!

[Bullwinkle58]

He was around as long as I was here, and longer. A good guy.

An aside: this shows once again the necessity of giving someone the means to communicate with the forum after we're gone. Too many folks just disappear and we never know . . .

[DOCUP]

This is sad news. He was a good man around the forum. Maybe we should send some flowers or something. I will miss that Emu pic.

[Justus2]

He was definitely one of the nicest on the forums. RIP

[geofflambert]

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

He was around as long as I was here, and longer. A good guy.

An aside: this shows once again the necessity of giving someone the means to communicate with the forum after we're gone. Too many folks just disappear and we never know . . .

AW1steve is moving to the St. Louis area and he'll likely find out if something happens to me and vice versa. I expect you all to have a huge party if I bite the dust.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Those of you that know Des Wallace (aka Divepac88) will be saddened by the news that he recently passed away. He lost his long battle with cancer and died in hospital on June 7th. His wife asked me to share the following:

Hi Chickenboy
This is mrs divepac this is the only way that i can currently work out in getting in contact with you.
I'm really sorry to let you know this way, but divepac(aka des wallace) passed away on the 7th june in the local hospital. His cancer got the better of him. He had his head with him right to the end and was not in any pain as he slipped away from me. He did not suffer at all. All I am trying to remember now is he is at peace and not in any pain or discomfort. Anyway I'm really sorry to let you find out this way. Please pass this info onto your fellow game players inwhich he most enjoyed playing.
From MRS DIVEPAC

I know Des felt some close bonds with and within this community.

I'll miss you old buddy.

warspite1

Bugger....

Thanks for letting us know CB. Des certainly was one of the nice guys. He will be missed. [:(]