The local newspaper for the area where he lived most of his life just published a two part story about him last month - a fitting tribute to a man just before this death.
http://www.lcni5.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?040+article+News+20100629163340040040003
http://www.lcni5.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?040+article+News+20100706165551040040003
I was fortunate to have hand written a letter to him just in time for him to read it - about the recent passing of his sister, my Crazy Aunt Jean. Her book about their young lives is still available.
http://www.amazon.com/Colorado-Whoopenhollars-Living-Despite-Depression/dp/1441529896
Another Colorado Whoopenhollar has gone to heaven.
18 comments:
John, I am sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like a very good and honorable man. It seems we loose too many these days.
With sincere sympathy. Andy V.
John, I don't know the words to express on your loss, So sorry.
Sorry to read about your uncle. I know he is missed. Love, pwp
John, so very sorry to hear of your Uncle's passing. Our condolences. We are losing too many good people.
It sounds like he was blessed to live the life of a Cowboy. Best wishes.
With are sad for you, and with you, Mr. Wells.
Love,
Brooke and Little Miss FL Nani
Hi John,
Been meaning to drop in. Buff sent me a copy of your beautiful letter and now, under the circumstances, it means even more to me.
We'll be at mom's house tomorrow, Friday and Saturday working and it'll be even harder knowing now that they're hurting (again) in Georgetown.
Your fond memories - shared with so many - are an honor to Uncle Buff and to mom. Love to you cuz.
John, sorry for your loss. As one who has now lost all of my aunts and uncles, I can feel your void.
I'm so sorry, John.
Sorry for your loss John. He was a good man, and he reminds me of you.
Godspeed cowboy.
Much respect and a nod John, U are truly blessed.
sorry to hear this john. another tumbleweed is free to roam....
He sounds like a man who lived a really great life and lived to the fullest. We all should all strive for the same! I am sorry for your loss.
I don't know if I know you but I did know your Uncle. I learned how to ride horses riding Cloud and Thunder. He taught my mom pretty much everything she knew about horses. He will be greatly missed.
John - Cowboys never die. They just ride off in to our memories, reminding us how all those left behind should live their lives.
Your Uncle was one hell of a man and will be surely missed.
They say that cowboys never die, they just ride away...
so very sorry, John xo
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