Sad news from Ronda Hoover

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by klrwhizkid, Apr 13, 2018.

  1. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Our dear Frisco friend Bob Hoover (friscofriend), passed away last night about 11:40 pm. He had been struggling the past few months from the debilitating effects of syringomyelia. He was a true Frisco fan and had been instrumental in getting model manufacturers like Atlas, Athearn and Intermountain to support us with introductions of Frisco models, and getting the details as close to accurate as possible. He will be missed by all that he befriended.
    Bob Hoover.jpg

    When I get word as to arrangements for funeral, etc. I will post them. His wife Ronda, was very supportive of his hobby interest. The home address for cards is:

    Ronda Hoover
    2705 Winstead Ct
    Wichita, KS 67226
     
    Last edited: Apr 13, 2018
  2. Oldguy

    Oldguy Member Frisco.org Supporter

    OMG NO! So sorry for his family.
     
  3. Joe Lovett

    Joe Lovett Member

    We will say a prayer for his family. Truly sad news.

    Joe and Cynthia Lovett
     
  4. Sorry to hear that Keith. Thanks for updating everyone.
     
  5. gstout

    gstout Member Frisco.org Supporter

  6. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member Staff Member

    Oh man, that is sad news so sorry for his family. So sad for his passing but he has no pain now. :(:(
     
  7. meteor910

    meteor910 2009 Engineer of the Year Staff Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Sad news indeed. Bob will be missed. He was true to his screen name - friscofriend

    Ken
     
  8. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Very sad to lose another member, especially as helpful as he was.
     
  9. Bruce Adams

    Bruce Adams Member

    I'm sad to hear about Bob's passing. I remember him enjoying the KC Frisco convention. Comforting thoughts to his family and many friends.
     
  10. Ozarktraveler

    Ozarktraveler Member

    Our condolences to his family. Will miss his contributions...
     
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  11. frisco1522

    frisco1522 Staff Member Staff Member

    So sorry to hear that. R.I.P.
     
  12. Sirfoldalot

    Sirfoldalot Frisco.org Supporter Frisco.org Supporter

    Very sad news. I did not know BOB except through the website, but I appreciate his work and friendship to all of you.
     
  13. friscomike

    friscomike Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    How very sad to hear. Bob's clinic on the circus train at the 2010 convention still resonates as the best I have seen. His contributions will be missed. Please pass condolences to his family. ~mike
     
  14. pbender

    pbender Member Frisco.org Supporter

    I am very sad to hear this.

    That makes two members of the forum who have died in the last 2 weeks. Jerry Laboda ( jmlaboda ) passed away on April 5th ( this was announced by his daughter on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jerry.laboda.5 )

    Paul
     
  15. rjthomas909

    rjthomas909 Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Very sad news, indeed. I hope there is some way to pass along to the family how much he meant to our group.

    -Bob T.
     
  16. w3hodoug (Doug Hughes RIP 03/24/2021)

    w3hodoug (Doug Hughes RIP 03/24/2021) 2008 Engineer of the Year Frisco.org Supporter

    So sorry for the family's and group's loss. Doug
     
  17. William Jackson

    William Jackson Bill Jackson

    Very sad news, he was a good member of our Frisco family.
     
  18. friscobob

    friscobob Staff Member Staff Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Sad news indeed. I enjoyed talking to Bob at the Frisco gatherings, as well as the LDOPS meetings in Tulsa. A great fellow all around.

    My condolences and prayers to Ronda, their family, and all of Bob's friends in and out of railroading.
     
  19. yardmaster

    yardmaster Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Keith, darnit again. Please pass along our/my condolences to Ms. Hoover. Another Friscoite that I really regret not having gotten to meet.

    Dang it. Thanks for the heads up, Paul. Didn't know Jerry well but had seen his name around these parts quite often.
     
  20. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    I'm sorry to hear of this. Best wishes to his family.

    Charlie
     

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