[Dixielandjazz] Bill Gunter RIP

[Williams, Bob]

I've very sad to hear of Bill's passing. I got to know him fairly well
over the last several years. He was articulate, bright, in
inspirationally good shape, and a really cheerful guy.

I don't think I ever heard him say a negative word about anyone, though
perhaps I wasn't listening closely.  He approached life with enthusiasm
and gusto and was an inspiration to me.

His defense of the washboard, while misplaced, was at least sincere.

I will miss him.

Bob Williams
Trombonist and Whatnot

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Robert S.
Ringwald
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 9:53 AM
To: Williams, Bob
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Bill Gunter RIP

Listmates,

I am very saddened to announce that our Listmate and good friend Bill
Gunter has passed.  It was last night July 18, at approximately 7:00 PM
at the hospital in Roseville, CA.  He had been having trouble, was in
and out of the hospital since our trip to the Washboard Festival June
15.  The last I heard, his heart just gave out.

Bill was one of the nicest people I knew.  He had been a close personal
friend for over 40-years.

Bev, his wife, says there will be no funeral, but will be a Jazz
memorial -- details later.

Sadly,

--Bob Ringwald K6YBV
916/806-9551
www.ringwald.com




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