I must have missed Ivan's passing while I was away for a while (just taking a musical break- running focused).
I so sorry to hear the news. RIP friend.
I must have missed Ivan's passing while I was away for a while (just taking a musical break- running focused).
I so sorry to hear the news. RIP friend.
10 years ago I survived colon cancer and in the last 6 months have survived throat cancer. Don't ever give up and keep playing. You are in my prayers and believe me, they will be answered. Peace to you.
She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
RIP Ivan.
I only just noticed this thread.
I didn't know Ivan but read his posts avidly as he always had a lot of relevant information and opinion to impart.
Bren
Ivan, my friend, my prayers to you. I have enjoyed your humor, advice, and friendship over the years here at the Cafe.
Tony Huber
1930 Martin Style C #14783
2011 Mowry GOM
2013 Hester F4 #31
2014 Ellis F5 #322
2017 Nyberg Mandola #172
very sad. The whole thread is a touching reminder of our community.
Always enjoyed reading Ivan's posts and replies.
f-d
ˇpapá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!
'20 A3, '30 L-1, '97 914, 2012 Cohen A5, 2012 Muth A5, '14 OM28A
Just saw this sad news. Came to it by a circuitous route. My heart isn't broken, but it's badly bent.
I enjoyed Ivan's contributions tremendously. We engaged in a good bit of banter over many years. I don't recall how it started, but we hit it off just right. I've been largely off the Café for a long while, until a few months ago, and somehow hadn't noticed his absence.
Now I know why.
According to this article, published Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, Ivan's friend Ian mentions hip passing "on Friday." I would think if Iavan had passed the day before, Ian would have said "yesterday" rather than "Friday." Since there may well have been a bit of lag time between the incidents reported anf the reporting thereof, I'm leaning toward asuming Ivan passed on the previous Friday, October 11, 2019. I'm researching this now and will report if I find anything.
PS: I wonder whether the banjo Ivan gave Ian was his beloved Stelling. I hope so.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
Furthering Mandolin Consciousness
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I haven't really checked in much for the past couple years, and just saw this. Ivan is one of those members I recognize instantly, and I've always valued his input and knowledge on all things music, as well as in general. It's a big loss to our little community and he will without a doubt be sorely missed. Having lost quite a few family members to cancer, this also hit close to home. RIP Ivan.
To set the record straight, Ivan died on 10th October 2019.
Ivan, my prayers for a positive result from the biopsy. I really enjoyed your company here on the Cafe. Carry on.
Tony Huber
1930 Martin Style C #14783
2011 Mowry GOM
2013 Hester F4 #31
2014 Ellis F5 #322
2017 Nyberg Mandola #172
Thank you, Ray. I couldn't find anything about his passing on the interweb from this side of the pond.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
Furthering Mandolin Consciousness
Finders Keepers, my duo with the astoundingly talented and versatile Patti Rothberg. Our EP is finally done, and available! PM me, while they last!
You won’t, unless you combine an interest in music with genealogy! Ivan was also an old acquaintance of mine although it was over 40 years since we’d seen each other in person. Back in those days, he was a banjo player who hadn’t yet discovered the mandolin.
I was very happy to meet Ivan several times in my TAMCO shop. It was sad to sell off his mandolins when he couldn't play anymore but I was pleased to be able to sell his beloved Weber Fern after he died to give some money to his widow.
Trevor
Formerly of The Acoustic Music Co (TAMCO) Brighton England now retired.
Yes, in the emails We exchanged after his diagnosis, Ivan seemed mainly concerned not leave his wife with any problems after he died.
Hope things are still OK Trevor, how’s tye new website coming along?
Hi Ray,
All OK thanks. The new website is coming along but slow progress.
Trevor
Formerly of The Acoustic Music Co (TAMCO) Brighton England now retired.
Remembering Ivan today.
Thanks, Frankdolin. It's good to remember our friends. And good to remember to remember. Thanks.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
Furthering Mandolin Consciousness
Finders Keepers, my duo with the astoundingly talented and versatile Patti Rothberg. Our EP is finally done, and available! PM me, while they last!
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