Actually cake across his posts in another forum.
R I P JEFFREY
Joe Staten Island West
WOW!...I've been in and out of the forum and just learned about "Running Bear" passing....What a unique person he was and will be missed here on the forums by many I'm sure. R.I.P. Jeff
Bob Berger, C.O.O. N-ovation & Northwestern R.R. My patio layout....SEE IT HERE
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rrinker Back when the forum listed post counts right there for everyone to see, I was always a distant second to Jeffrey. In part because I was gone for a couple of years, not actively participating in the hobby and kind of just hanging in there by a thread. At the time, I said the only possible way I could ever catch him was if he just quit posting. This is NOT how I wanted him to quit posting, though. Should the obvious display pf post counts come back through some upgrades - unless they all get reset - it will take me several years to even come close. As long as Jeff's account remains on this system - I want my count reset before it exceeds his. Jeff should stay on top as part of the memory of his many fine contributions here. --Randy
Back when the forum listed post counts right there for everyone to see, I was always a distant second to Jeffrey. In part because I was gone for a couple of years, not actively participating in the hobby and kind of just hanging in there by a thread. At the time, I said the only possible way I could ever catch him was if he just quit posting. This is NOT how I wanted him to quit posting, though.
Should the obvious display pf post counts come back through some upgrades - unless they all get reset - it will take me several years to even come close. As long as Jeff's account remains on this system - I want my count reset before it exceeds his. Jeff should stay on top as part of the memory of his many fine contributions here.
--Randy
Jeff's post count is 25,640. However, due to his illness, he started to fall behind in keeping his profile up-to-date, so that it only shows 25,450.
Jeff joined the forum in June 2004, and I joined in September of that year. Yet, his post count is more than double mine.
He surely was a prolific forum member. Fear not, we will never catch him.
Rich
Alton Junction
I'm sad to hear of Jeff's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
Guy
Modeling CNR in the 50's
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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I haven't posted here in a long time, and only found out about this because Crandell mentioned it to me in passing, but I've put off looking into the details. Jeffrey was a constant when I was active here about 7 years ago, and I always admired the creativity and pluck that kept him modeling against odds I've never faced. I know we both enjoyed trying to make a silk purse from a sow's ear.
There's been too much of this of late, and why is it always this time of year?
Condolences to his loved ones. Jeff is not forgotten.
Nelson
Ex-Southern 385 Being Hoisted
I, like Duane, just rechecked this thread and was saddened by Jeff's passing. He endured in spite of his many hardships right up to the end.
I remember his avatar face popping up virtually every day in the diner. One of those kinda' guys you just always thought would be there and, then, suddenly, he is gone.
I am sorry for all who knew and loved him. For them, in their sadness, I pray they will find a way to carry on after his loss.
Richard
If I can't fix it, I can fix it so it can't be fixed
Son of a b----!
I read this thread the first day or two it was up and siad silent prayers for Jeff. Then, with holidays, shifts at both fire and ambulance and such, have not got back to it. This morning, (Christmas) with some quiet reading time, I went to the last page of the thread to see what's happening.
Yah, that's when I figured it out and backtracked from there. I am so sorry to hear of this and for his family, may they somehow have a blessed holiday season in spite of this. Jeff has gone to a better place without suffering, and may they rejoice and find comfort in this!
I wish I could say he commented directly on anything I posted but I can't. I CAN say I've read countless post's or replies of his which were always meaningful! His presence will be missed! Go easy bro!
Duane
Another member of our "extended family" has moved on down the line :-( Just saw this thread again after taking a break. So sorry. Thank you Jeff for your public service and good fellowship on this forum.
Jim
Raised on the Erie Lackawanna Mainline- Supt. of the Black River Transfer & Terminal R.R.
Just heard of Jefferys passing. My prayers to his family and heartfelt condolences. As a kid he loved his trains and brought that love into his adult life like all of us. It is a very sad day to lose one of our fellow railroaders.
Santa Fe All The Way
OMG! This is some very disconcerting news. I've been so wrapped up in my extremely demanding holiday work schedule that I'm 10 days behind. What's more haunting here is that Jeff was less than a month older than me.
As I think back over the 18 or so months I have been on this forum, I've found his contibutions to be intelligent, sensible, and with a certain refined humor...I've often thought that this would be one modeler I would love to meet and just sit down with for an afternoon and debate the pros and cons of something in the hobby over some coffee. Then just run trains. He will be missed.
I may be an old curmudgeon and a misanthrope...but this saddens me and my sympathies certainly go out to his loved ones.
Mark H
Modeling in HO...Reading and Conrail together in an alternate history.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
I was always glad to see his posts, and I am sad there will be no more.
MS
I don't follow the blogs here as much as I used to, but after reading the news about Jeff, I felt compelled to say how sorry and deeply saddened I am. Jeff was a good guy, and he truly loved the hobby that we shared with him.
11:00 CST is when his funeral in Louisiana takes place.
That is when we have the moment of silence.
Jeff meant a lot to each of the forum members.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Yes, We are saddened but also pleased that Jeff isn't suffering any longer.
May Peace and love be with his Family today and always. May they reflect on all the great things Jeff was able to accomplish with limited funds and mobility and the wonderful spirit that he possesed, and the many people that he touched with that Spirit. He gave himself to serving others with his knowledge and skill.
Today he will be running free with a renewed body, living up to his name "Running :Bear"
A Memorial minute of silence will be offered here at 11:00 am.
Rest and enjoy the Peace my Friend. We will remember ---
Johnboy out
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
I never knew you Jeff but always enjoyed reading what you had to say. You had so much courage and positive outlook on what life delt you and that is a lesson to all of us. Rest in peace! Doug
Rest eternal grant unto him, Oh Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace.Here's to all of your tracks be in guage and we'll all look forward to your work on that 300x500 layout with no space, time, or budget constraints!
I'm very saddened by Jeffrey's passing and will miss him.
God rest him in peace.
"I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!"
I am very, very, sad. This morning I returned to the boards after almost a month away, and this is the first thread I saw. I opened it, fearing the worst, and my fears were confirmed.
He was always a voice of reason and sage advice, always able to rise above the petty bickering that sometimes goes on. A gentle, wise soul, he will be truly missed.
Rest in peace, Great Running Bear!
Connecticut Valley Railroad A Branch of the New York, New Haven, and Hartford
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." -- Henry Ford
dcfixer I'm sorry to hear that. I have enjoyed Jeff's posts, and appreciate his work.
I'm sorry to hear that. I have enjoyed Jeff's posts, and appreciate his work.
So sad here. His contributions to this forum were amazing.
Condolences to his family.
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
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Just a reminder: ... You can send a message of condolences through the funeral home website. Also there are links in case you want to send flowers or a card. I did the sympathy card as well as the message. The card goes by snail mail and probably won't arrive until after Christmas. I'm sure the family will appreciate messages and cards from any of you anytime.
The funeral is at 11:00 am CST, and some of the people in the Diner will observe a moment of silence at that time. You may wish to do likewise.
http://www.labbymemorial.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10166/id/2866216
DC
http://uphonation.com
Memorial services for Jeffrey Scott Wimberly, 54 of Leesville, Louisiana will be he held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the Labby Memorial Funeral in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jeffrey Scott Wimberly was born July 7, 1960, at the Fort Hood Army Hospital to Elbert “Bill” and Beadie “Leigh” Wimberly, a Military Family. He attended School in Germany after Louisiana. He served four years in the United States Army. The family retired to Leesville. After his military service he worked in the family business as the computer specialist and many other positions. When the business closed he started his own business. He was president of his own train website as miniature trains were one of his passions and joys. He was a Boy Scout leader and enjoyed working the younger generation. He was a volunteer firefighter from 1996 to 2012 and had attended rank of Captain. He was the safety officer and was in charge of safety training. He had to resign due to his health issues. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and mother Beadie “Leigh” Wimberly. He is survived by his father, Elbert “Bill” Wimberly of Leesville; sisters, Stephanie Davis of Leesville and Lael Alston Ferguson of Winchester, VA and step-mother, Ann R. Snell Martin Wimberly of Pitkin, LA.
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Seeing this thread get longer quickly made me fear for bad news. And it is. Jeff will be missed. He was always a class act. RIP.
It's heartwarming to see his volunteer service acknowledged by MR. Thanks, Steve, that reflects the classy effort that MR puts forward. With social media in various forms, such volunteer service, like in other areas of society, is often important to the user experience. Jeff's efforts were one indication of how much he had to give, despite limited means.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
The staff at Model Railroader wishes to publicly acknowledge Jeff's fine service as a volunteer Forum moderator, and to extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
please let everyone know jeffrey's memerial will be on December 23, 2014. it will be held at Labby Memerial Funeral Home in Leesville, La at 11:00am.
thanks to all who knew Jeffrey
little sister
This is indeed sad news. Like Randy, seeing a flurry of recent activity on this thread made me put my head down before opening it. I have a lump in my throat right now.
I come and go on this forum, but Jeffrey was one of the constants and an inspiration. What many would have considered insurmountable problems he considered challenges. And his attitude in general was admirable.
We have lost an ambassador for our hobby.
Rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family.
- Mark
Robert/P&Slocal.
For Jeffery, that is very fitting.
Thank you!
Ken G Price My N-Scale Layout
Digitrax Super Empire Builder Radio System. South Valley Texas Railroad. SVTRR
N-Scale out west. 1996-1998 or so! UP, SP, Missouri Pacific, C&NW.