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Sad, RIP.
Once bought a jacket from him on gear swap. Gave me a great deal, and when I opened the package there was a nice note and a grip of cool stickers from around Jackson. His positivity was obvious, even thru the us mail.
I'm missing Stephen already. A small piece of me is gone forever.
I'll remember his chill attitude and welcoming smile and how it covered his hilariously funny distaste for the 'Man'.
And he could pepper the company with the best of them.
Like these that he gave me:
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I had to laugh at the description of his ski style. Tight feet, wings out, dialed.
That kind of skiing ease comes from a life of passionate turns.
He could ski anything, anywhere, in any weather.
JH Ski Bum, to the bone.
Has anyone heard of a fundraiser for the family, or something to help?
We knew him and his family well enough that we met up with them when we hit JH. It was crazy cool to watch his kids grow up over the years. They are 24, 21, 18, and 16 if my math is right.
I can only imagine the added expenses in their life and would happily contribute and publicize the crap out of it.
😢
Bumping this...anything yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by SnowHot
ill cross post this from the ski thread
and offer vibes and forgiveness to the person who for whatever reason brief moment of lapse behind the wheel sadly took a outstanding member of our community and their family
i know people who went thru something similar and it sucks all the way around
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a ski bums skibum
we will bake in his memory
Rest In Peace. Glad I got to meet him at least once.
RIP
Condolences to his family
I have been in contact with three mutual friends in JH in the hopes they'd know something. So far, no one has information. I'll keep digging and post if I find something out.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
So much sadness in this entire situation.
I just can't get Christy off my mind. Can't even imagine.
The solace I am holding on to is that Stephen was around long enough to have instilled his amazing spirit in those 4 incredible kids.
Sad. Condolences and +++vibes to loved ones.
Horrible, so sorry to hear this.
So much thought going to Christy and the girls right now. Solid work mags.
I am stuck. I can't bear to dial his phone number. I don't have another. Want to talk with C. but don't know where to begin. Would like very much to help us help them.
And my brain is just fried with the Loss of Stephen. Toughest week for me emotionally in a long time.
Thanks mags for the private vibes you've sent me. It helps.
Dj -
my sincere condolences on the loss of your friend - I am very, very Sorry...
I have a pm drafted to you when you have room in your 'Inbox' again...
peace, DJ-
With love. tj
Thank you my friend.
I see that both you and DJ2 sent me a PM but my inbox was full. Should be room in there now.
Holla...
I didn’t know Stephen very well, but the times I visit him in his shop, he always had me laughing. He was so happy the share his knowledge and joy of skiing with other mags. And so proud of his kids! Condolences to DJ, and all of you, that knew him and his family.
I would definitely like to know if something is set up for the family.
Didn’t know him, except for his posts here, but seemed like a great guy who would go above and beyond to help people out. Very sad.
One of you guys who knew him should contact his widow and help get a GoFundMe page set up.
RIP Skiing-in-Jackson. Wishing the best to his family and friends.
Never met the guy but this news stinks, sad for his family and friends. RIP
RIP
Didn’t know him irl other than just a happy smiling face in the tram. But his online presence here was nothing but positive vibes and helpful advice.
The stories in here are nice.
A gofundme would be good.
Also a paypal addy would be cool. I’ve got a bunch of gear I’m tired of looking at and would like to post up with sale proceeds direct to the family.
Someone here could set up the PayPal and hand over the password once the family is more settled.
“We’re not here for a long time. We’re here for a good time.”
He didn’t get enough time but he made the most of it.
Ugh, this sucks. Sorry to all of you who knew him. Once upon a time he helped me out immensely with some boot fitting advice in that thread he started.
This confirms why road biking freaks me out and I don't do it - all it takes is one person falling asleep or not paying attention. :-(
Vibes to his family and all the Jackson Mags. RIP.
:frown:
Awful.
Vibes mang.Quote:
Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
We forget just how hard such a loss is on the ever widening circle of influence. While we all concentrate on wife and kids, close friends are deeply affected by such a loss as well. Be strong, and reach out to his wife as soon as you can. Yes it will be hard for both of you, and there may not be much help wanted or needed, but just knowing that there is that support, and that people care and want to help goes an extremely long way.
I lost my mother a couple years ago, and the people that just called to offer help and support made a huge difference. Same was true after the fire. Just knowing that people are there for you gives one the emotional support needed to get through tough times.
Horrible. Rip in Powder, fellow mag.
Wow terrible.
Over the yrs I’ve exchanged PM’s with him. He was a writer who chose to raise his kids in the Mtns, and live a frugal life. He reached out earlier this yr and invited me to go stay in his VW Van in Jackson, told me about his business. I truly regret not making the trip now, guy obviously had a heart of gold. Very sad.
Vibes to his friends and family. Must be so hard to lose a good soul like that.
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This is terrible. A huge loss for his family, and the Jackson community.
So sad. Vibes to the family. He was amazingly generous in sharing his knowledge, he sent me some crazy detailed info when I posted a tough boot fitting question here, just out of the blue. The things he knew about slight changes year to year in boot models blew me away.
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rip
very sorry to hear this
yeah for real. you sent me a minty 91, never to be found again ball cap. organize.Quote:
Originally Posted by hutash
we have electronic paper if they need help. werd.
always up and always down to get good people's family help.
RIP. horrible news.
I finally got in contact with Christy and Liberty, Stephen's widow and daughter.
I only had about 20 minutes with C. as they had family incoming right then. The conversation was brief but informative. And kind of a stiff one.
I can handle a fair amount of shit, but death, and losing family and friends, is not my long suit.
First, She and the girls all seem to be doing Ok. They are not in a situation and haven't even considered a gofundme or needing anything.
She's not high tech by choice, so she doesn't email. Text/calling seems best. I have her # and she said I could give it out to mags. Lemme know.
Mostly, she asked me if I could get this thread printed out for her somehow. I'm sure we can get that for her, I dunno how though.
She told me about the accident, here goes:
He was riding to Illinois. In Iowa, he was already out at 8:30, riding down a country looking road from the pic. The car driver is a single mom who was moving from one residence to another that day. She had been packing late and was tired in the morning.
While driving between places, she dozed off and went off the road, methinks to the right, then came to.
She overcorrected and veered back left; Over the center line and into Stephen who was pedaling down the opposite lane coming head on.
It was sudden and over immediately, as I understand it. No pain or suffering on his part so far as C. knows.
The police/coroner's reports are supposed to be available shortly. Christy feels like it was an absolutely pure accident. She mentioned that they both felt like they had dodged a bullet or two in the last year so this wasn't completely unforeseen.
I think that family has embraced risk, like true wyoming locals. She was very collected while we talked, more than me. Hopefully I got all the facts right,
I'm gonna miss Stephen. He had so many of the attributes I value in a Ski Bum:
He skied all the time. Probably every day, maybe 6 out 7.
He was an expert/expert. He could get down anything he needed or wanted to.
Bangin' the village for yeaaars.
And Style. His Look, his technique, his coool vibe with anyone, his Hilarious sense of humor; Most especially doggin' the Man. So funny.
Married for years with 3 daughters methinketh. A solid family man and successful skid couture entrepreneur.
Yet he maintained a really low key vibe when skiing around. He was the jackson local with the ponytail, easy demeanor, long skis and vintage clothes in the Tram line. Always ready to crush a Big mtn. lap or pull over for a sesh.
Christy said she and the girls may take a stab at keeping the ski shop going this winter, still up in the air. She is doing the bike shop now in the HostelX.
I look forward to skiing them around next season.
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Thanks to skiJ, DJ2, and Self-Jupiter for the PMs. And all the Irie vibes and texts, etc.
That's Gold.
sigh.
thanks for the update, djongo. hang in there, man.
this is sad news, very sorry for those closest to sij.
Well that account is clear, it didn’t much matter what conveyance he chose that day, wrong place wrong time. RIP
Thanks for the update, it’s good to know the family is provided for. I’ll be sure to pop into the shop for sundries the next time I visit Jackson.
Thank you for the insight, Dj-
still, my sincere condolences...
Risk - it comes with adventure
( a bicycle is no match for even the smallest out of control car ) ;
I will work on printing the thread
( someone local with a home printer can do so easily... ) ;
as SFB wrote ( - I believe ),
' ski you on the other side '
( ski for You while we remain )
today, This hurts (again) .
With love. tj
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Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained
Thanks, DU, very much.
Sounds like an awesome guy. I hope his friends and family find peace.