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Title: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: FinsnFur on December 30, 2009, 07:33:09 PM
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Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: Todd Rahm on December 31, 2009, 09:20:37 PM
Yes he is.....somewhere.  :biggrin:


That call was made by Walt Betts.  :wink:
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: Hawks Feather on December 31, 2009, 10:05:48 PM
I could remember Walt, but couldn't think of his last name.  Must be an age thing.

Jerry
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: FinsnFur on December 31, 2009, 10:12:30 PM
 :confused: Yeah, I couldnt think of his last name either. But now that I see it in print, I'm thinking he passed didnt he?

Ole Walt Betts, used to go by NVwalt :yoyo:
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: Todd Rahm on December 31, 2009, 10:27:13 PM
Yeah, but he didn't pass that I heard of.  :wo: His wife who suffered a long time heart issue passed away a lil over a year and a half ago though, and ole Walt vanished a bit. I did manage to chat with him once and he mentioned coming up to go fishing this summer, but haven't heard from him since.


The one I was concerned about was Richard Grantham with all his ailments at his age, I have tried to contact him several times but haven't had any luck.
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: FinsnFur on December 31, 2009, 10:32:03 PM
Ok ok...I'm recalling bits and pieces but aint putting it together.
I havent heard nothing from Grantham he must have stuck with the ship.
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: FOsteology on January 03, 2010, 09:59:19 PM
Richard unfortunately passed away November 2008.
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: Todd Rahm on January 03, 2010, 10:45:16 PM
Thanks Fo is there any links to his info?
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: FOsteology on January 03, 2010, 10:53:41 PM
Not that I'm aware of.

Richard was from the town I've called home for the past 20 years. He owned and operated a local barber shop and when he retired, moved up the road towards San Antonio (Schertz). Visited with him a few times when he was passing through town to see friends. Nice gentleman.
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: Todd Rahm on January 03, 2010, 10:59:02 PM
Yeah, he was a dandy fella for sure. Real bad to hear that but I guess it was kinda expected sonner then later.
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: FinsnFur on January 03, 2010, 11:14:30 PM
wow, I never heard that. Thats too bad.
I never met Richard but I had many opportunities to visit with him on the phone. I'll never forget the ol guys voice.

May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: vvarmitr on January 04, 2010, 08:27:58 AM
Richard was always a well respected guy.  I'm really glad I got one of the last calls he made himself.
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: Lonehowl on January 16, 2010, 02:30:36 PM
I did not know Richard passed away, man, I feel bad.God bless em'. I had some nice conversations with him years ago. Very nice man.

NV Walt can be found over on the California boards, CPC to be specific.
Mark
Title: Re: Is this old Call Maker still around?
Post by: HuntnCarve on January 16, 2010, 09:27:35 PM
This is the first I heard of Richard's passing.  I too am sorry to hear that.  He was a good man, and a excellent call maker.  May he rest in peace.

Dave