Garry,
I'm glad You posted the new's about Jeff. I was debating the same. Jeff is just too good a guy to be left un- noticed.
I played a part trying to support Him in the past, as did many other's from the Forums, here and the other sites.....But this new developement, I am just at a loss for words for any encouragement that I may be able to offer Him. Losing both legs is one hell of a tough pill to swallow for anyone.
I will continue to support and help...anyway that I can.
Jeff...try to hang in there buddy...I remain on Your side always.
DAV Vietnam Vet,
Frank
Thanks for letting those who don't hang out in the coffee shop, etc know. Jeff is indomitable -- I think that's the right word, anyway.
This won't be easy, but Jeff, hang in there. I potentially face some of the same issues long term and can only take inspiration from your spirited example of not letting things get you down. I hope I won't need that, but I take comfort in the example of your will and that of others to overcome life's obstacles that I can find the same power to meet the daily challenges life throws at us.
Remember to make those aisleways wide, folks, and those layout entrances accessible. Someday you, too, may need that.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
Jeff, I wish you well. You serve as an inspiration to to us here on MR, you are in my thoughts.
SP&S modeler, 1960's give or take a decade or two for some equipment.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SGTDUPREY?feature=guide
Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
Darn!!! I just hope the old saying "you can't keep a good man down" is correct.
All the best Jeffery.
Cheers, the Bear..
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Having just started dialisis due to my failing kidneys (due to diabetes) I feel for Jeffrey and wish him the best recovery.
Jay
C-415 Build: https://imageshack.com/a/tShC/1
Other builds: https://imageshack.com/my/albums
Thanks guys. This means a lot. Right now I'm in great pain. Pain killers ain't cutting it. Once the surgical scars are healed I'll get fitted for a new prosthesis and go fron there.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Jeff,Sorry to hear you're having health issues..Best to ya.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
Hope you are doing well and get going again real soon.
The real debate is whether you should be called "Mallet" or "Garrett" now, since you will be fully articulated.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
Jeff ---
This is a tough one for you to face; but in the short year or so that I've been on the forums I've learned that you're one of the most resilient & upbeat people I've ever encountered. Also an incredibly nice guy who's always willing to share his knowledge and his sense of humor with others. When I see your name pop up on here, I always feel good and I always enjoy reading what you've got to say.
So hang in there. We're all pulling for you.
Tom
Pain killers don't work with me they make dizzy.
You have love and support from everyone. I believe that's the real medicine for what you're going through.
Best wishes and prayers for your recovery.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Jeff ... Good you could post. Get some rest now.
Jay ... Sorry to learn about your health issues. Take care.
Mike L ... I hope your issues don't worsen.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Jeff,
You are an example of the age old question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"
Wishing you the best !!
Bob
(from Winchester)
Don't Ever Give Up
LION kiss it, make it all better
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
I don't know who sent me the tablet but it's a God-send. Thanks!
Jeffrey,
You already know my feelings on the subject of you and your trials and tribulations.{I hope}.
I still have a candle lit for you to maybe help in any way it can. Instead of eminating *good healing light* towards you, maybe this time it will *draw the darkness* in your life away from you!
I was just thinking of generating such a post, but while I was napping, Garry beat me to it, I see.
Seems to me, for every two steps you take backwards, *you* take three steps forward!
PT is likely to be a long process for you this time, having to learn to walk all over again.
And you know I take pain killers, the serious stuff, often doesn't do much for me either, but is often better than nothing.
But, I know, knowing you, you will survive, strive for better, and take those three steps forward sooner than later.....
AS Jimmy Dean says:
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
now, don't go giving the *pretty nurses* to much of a hassle!
The best of care to you,
-g
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Morning Jeff,
Well you made it through your first night, so that is the first step. Everything else will come that same way, one step at a time, so be patient with yourself.
Glad to hear you got a Tablet, that was a real swell gift and much handier for you right now. Besides you'll be able to take pictures of those Southern Belle Nurses and maybe even share them with us................the pictures that is. Lol
I hope each moment of every day goes better for you as you gain your strength back and heal up getting ready for those bionic components.
God Bless, Good Buddy.
Johnboy out........................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
mikeGTWJeff I know you'll bounce back better then ever From everything you've gone thru and done and besides someone has to keep your nephew in line and the tablet is an Asus smart pad color is blue is the camera any good ??
Jeff
You are an inspiration with your positive attitude and friendly demeanor despite experiencing monumental physical suffering and loss of limb.
Never doubt that you are positively influencing many.
Praying your pain will subside, so you can better enjoy your model railroading.
Heartland Division CB&QMike L ... I hope your issues don't worsen.
Thanks. If I could just stay on my diet, I'd be good. That's much less of a challenge than what Jeffrey is going through. It's Jeff's thread, but I thought it important that we remember when it comes to health, it can happen to any of us, so it's important to consider how we'd expect others to pull for us if we found ourselves similarly situated.
Now, if I'd only made those aisles a little wider....
Big Boy Forever Jeff You are an inspiration with your positive attitude and friendly demeanor despite experiencing monumental physical suffering and loss of limb. Never doubt that you are positively influencing many.
It's an endearing, but also a reassuring, quality you have about you, Jeffrey. It makes the rest of us mere mortals hope that if you can make it through all the trials thrown your way in recent years, we should all be able to square up a bit and soldier on.
My hat is lifted off for you, Jeff. Many happy mornings to you still. God bless.
-Crandell
I hope you heal quickly and the pain subsides soon.
Take Care,
Eric
You have our sympathy and support, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
It is just one more mountain to climb, and you will conquer this one as you have all the others.
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
Sorry to hear about your new troubles.
Hope you can get fitted before too long.
Will be thiinking of you in my prayers.
Richard
Those wanting to contact me, Galaxy has my phone number here. I'm sure if you ask nicely he'll give it to you. You can call me but I can't call you.
Jeffrey.
Major medical procedures are hell on Earth to have to endure. But it's also all that other stuff you also have to endure as after effects, that's the real devil in it all.
You will be in the prayers of many, many people & in the thoughts of many others.
All the very best to you, Jeffrey.
Dusty.
There are a lot of people pulling and praying for you and i'm one of them. You have been a real help to a lot of us here and I hope our thoughts and prayers can in some small way return the favor.
Ralph
Jeff, I've been around just about 3 years and always appreciated that you are a "contributor" in many ways...moderator, commenter, helpful advisor. Always positive and helpful, most appreciated!
I hope and pray that you do very well in meeting the newest challenge. If anyone can, it will be you.
Best wishes in all things.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
Jeff:
Wishing you well and hoping for your rapid and uneventful recovery. We are all pulling for you.
Joe
If you care to send a get well card to Jeff he will be in the hospital for several days. Maybe a week.
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital3330 Masonic DriveAlexandria, LA 71301
I just spoke with Jeff on the phone and he seems to be in good spirits.
Prayers continue for Jeff
So sorry to hear about the new setback - but knowing you, it will be only that, a setback, from which you will give the nurses all kinds of grief, and as you wrote:
Story of my life. I keep getting up one more time than I I get knocked down and throw dirt in Murphy's face. I'm just an old arogant Indian who doesn't have the sense to quit.
You have come back from other bumps in the road, and I fully expect you'll continue messing with Mr. Murphy's plans and NOT bother quitting!
Blessings and prayers for your PT and other continuing recovery,
Jim in Cape G.
Jeffrey, I poke my nose in to "lurk" at the Diner once in a while, just to see what's going on with some of the more interesting characters over there. I have always admired your fortitude. I often wonder if I would have it in me to carry on as you do. You are an inspiration to anyone that has to travel a less than smooth road.
As they say on Quo'noS, "chaq Qapla' ghaj lutebjaj ghoS".
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
One more thing Jeffrey, Joy is back from vacation on Friday. I hear she always is the first to sign up for sponge bath duty. I hope you are out of there by then.
Hi Jeff.
Wishing you all the best.
Reinhard
All the best.
Joe F
Not a problem. I have my own spongebath nurse.
Jeff, I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.
God bless you.
Holy cow, Jeff! (stronger expressions blocked by content rules)
I'm really sorry to hear about your travails! I hope you mend fast and well.
You've been the most consistent thing about this forum since you first joined (and I know, being one of the graybeards who joined when the new car smell was still in the air!). Your presence is a very big part of the personality of the MR forums, so make sure you stick around through the hard work ahead. We'll help you (or at least provide a distraction).
Mark P.
Website: http://www.thecbandqinwyoming.comVideos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mabrunton
Sorry to hear about your new health issues. I have been stuggling to think of a way to write about how important a part of the forums you are to me and so many others. Thankfully, all of the other contributors in this thread have already done so.
You sir, are a class act! I truly hope your recovery is quick, and that Mr. Murphy will realize he isn't going to win against you.
What little pull I have with the Almighty is headed your way in my thoughts and payers.
Chris Ballinger
Modeling the Clementon Branch of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines in HO scale
Heartland Division CB&Q As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year. Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems.
As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year.
Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems.
Jeffrey:
Hang in there dude! Too bad the pain killers aren't working - that's no fun.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Jeffrey, Get well soon.
sincerely, Peter
Best wishes, and speedy recovery. Health issues are no fun at all, but you do inspire, so keep chugging!
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
I wish you the best toward your speedy recovery and I pray that you are receiving the best care and comfort as humanly possible.
You are a valuable and cherished asset to this community! Thank you for your generous contribution...
Ed
jeffrey-wimberly Heartland Division CB&Q As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year. Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems. I have this annoying habit of adapting and overcoming obstacles in my path.
I have this annoying habit of adapting and overcoming obstacles in my path.
Jeffery,
Keep up this annoying habit, as others have said, you are an inspiration. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Alantrains
Alan Jones in Sunny Queensland (Oz)
Jeffrey, your yard may be flat flat flat, but you do SO WELL climbing uphill.
Good Thing you like to "bounce back" every time!
So, please Hang in there!
Some tunes to listen to. This particular one has alway's inspired Me when I was down.
A lot of people don't care for Him....but I alway's did.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUTXb-ga1fo
Take Care! Buddy.
I offer you my support, best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
You are an inspiration!
God Bless you and Keep you.
Remember its your railroad
Allan
Track to the BRVRR Website: http://www.brvrr.com/
Enjoyed my breakfast this morning while listening to 'City of New orleans'. Afterward I heard 'Play it again!‘. Talked to my father this morning. He'll be here in a day or two. He says he had a busy day at the fuel point yesterday. One vehicle in eight hours.
BRVRR Jeff, I offer you my support, best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration! God Bless you and Keep you.
I just came on and this was the first thing that i saw,Jeff wishing you a fast recovery.
Russell
Well Jeff, It is the second day of the rest of your life. See how fast each one goes. Before you know it you will be up chasing those nurses.
But indeed, time passes quickly and I hope your healing goes as fast and you get back to your more normal activities.
We are all praying and pulling for you, so draw on some of that also and I hope that is some comfort to you at this time.
Johnboy out...........................
Haven't been here in awhile. Sorry to hear about your condition. You are in my prayers and hope you get better real soon!...Chuck
Jeff, there really isn't anything I can possibly add or say differently but you are in my thoughts and prayers and even though you certainly didn't ask to be, a role model for facing adversity and gettin on which we can all reflect upon when our time and or tribulations come. Hang in there and we look forward to hearing about what good things come to you down the road. Most sincerely, Jim
Raised on the Erie Lackawanna Mainline- Supt. of the Black River Transfer & Terminal R.R.
You are, as many others have stated on this forum, an inspiration, both in the hobby as well as in the kind of person you are. I, as I have stated before, take great heed in your advice in this hobby. Now I can take your unspoken advice from your actions in dealing with such a very rough "bump in the road", as you might call it. I just want you to know, however, that you will be in my (daily) prayers as you travel this journey.
Take care, my friend!
Our prayers for a healthy and speedy recovery.
Chris
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Joe Staten Island West
Parents of LION just moved into an assisted living place. It is not a nursing home, but is a cross between apartments and a nursing home. for $5500 a month they get a large room with a handicapped accessable bath room, room for bed, furnature and an alcove. Very Nice. Meals are included with this price, so is heat and air condidioning, electricty, telephone, cable TV, and internet. Also included is an exercise room and daily room cleaning. The recent sale of thier house will keep them here for a good five or six years or more, but then they are already 91 years old.
Because dad is a war veteran there is just over $2000 a month in veteran benefits. (Such benefits apply to WW-II, Korea, and Vietnam vets. I believe you are a Vietnam vet, is this not so?
For a single person this home would offer the same suite and services for $3500, but the vetweran benefit would only be in the neighborhood of 1700 or 1800 per month.
LION thinks this is worth looking into. The room his parents has is much bigger than your trailer, it has no steps, it has round the clock assistance, and room for a train layout and a computer lab.
LION thinks you owe it to yourself to look into assisted living in your area. Him thinks you are worth it!
Dusty Solo Jeffrey. Major medical procedures are hell on Earth to have to endure. But it's also all that other stuff you also have to endure as after effects, that's the real devil in it all.
I'll second that with First Hand knowledge...........................
Johnboy out..
Hey Jeffery. Really hate to hear this. Just know you are in mine and my families prayers. Let us know if you need anything.
Santa Fe All The Way
Best wishes. I hope things start turnIng your way soon.
(My Model Railroad, My Rules)
These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).
Jeffery I wish you all the best and hate this has come your way.
Jarrell
Heartland Division CB&Q As he posted in the Diner, Jeff's left leg has been removed. his right leg was already amputated last year. Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems, but this may be very difficult. i am sure he will appreciate your words of encouragement if you post them here or contact him directly.
Jeff has a remarkable ability to keep a positive attitude in spite of tough problems, but this may be very difficult.
i am sure he will appreciate your words of encouragement if you post them here or contact him directly.
Jeff is not doing to good he is in nursing care sense his last surgey. He had a heart attack, it has affected himm with speech and usage of his right side.
thankyou and everyone
Jeffery, thank you for all the guidance, ideas and support you've provided on this forum. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Modeling the Pennsylvania Railroad in N Scale.
www.prr-nscale.blogspot.com
I have posted what Jeffrey's younger sister sent me in the Elliot's diner thread. SHe has since posted here in this old thread.
I have lit a candle for Jeffrey.
Healing energies go out to him that he may only be dealt what he can deal with right now.
Saw this again, and hope things are progressing as well as possible. God be with you as you progress.
Best wishes to you Jeff.
Thanks to all those keeping us informed.
Good luck,
I never met you, Jeff, but it's obvious that you have lots and lots of friends. People don't get friends if they don't deserve them, so it's clear that you're one of the very good guys.
My very best wishes to you for a speedy and uneventful recovery.
I hope you get well soon, Jeff.
GET WELL Jeffery !
I hope you recover well & fast !
CHARTER MEMBER OF THE MILWAUKEE FALLEN FLAG MODEL TRAIN CLUB . I COLLECT HO, N , O-3rail & On30 Trains & run them ! I Use KATO HO & N scale Track . I also Use Lionel Fast Track ! I change track layouts Often !
Jeff, My thoughts and best wishes to you and your family in these trying times.
Cheers, the Bear.
Jeff passed away this morning.
We have lost a true friend.
25,640 post is the final count for this tough guy. He welcomed me with lots of help when I signed on and I will miss his presence on the forum. I wish there were some rafters here on the forum, we could retire his jersey and hang it up high. He won't soon be forgotten.
Goodbye to another old friend I've never met.
See you in the Big Roundhouse in the Sky, Running Bear.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Sir Madog Jeff passed away this morning. We have lost a true friend.
As long as we remember Jeffery, he lives on as an eternal flame. We will all meet again and build a super layout in Heaven.
Marlon
See pictures of the Clinton-Golden Valley RR
Goodbye Jeff, I will miss you, we will all miss you.
Happy Trails Running Bear, (Jeff)
You will not be forgotten. You have been part of my life for 8 years.
Johnboy.
Praise God. Jeffrey is in a better place now. Our Prayers are with his family and friends.
I can't remember if it was this Forum or the ATLAS Forum when Space Mouse figured out Jeff needed a new digital camera. That led to Jeffrey posting many photos on both Forums.
That had to be 15 years ago or more. It has been a long time.
I spoke with Jeff when he was in hospital briefly one time for each time he had an amputation. Now, I wish I had talked with him more.
I was certainly impressed with his positive mental attitude. He was never about to give up, and believed strongly in his ability to solve his problems.
As we remember Jeff Running Bear, let us be thankful for his postive spirit he shared with Forum members.
I spoke briefly with Jeff's Dad on the phone last year and again a few months ago. I could tell his father is a good man. .... So, to Jeff's Dad, step mother, sister, and other family members, you have my sincere condolences.
I am sad to hear of Jeffreys passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of need.
Jeff was always friendly and helpful. I admired and appreciated his military service. Always had the best "can do" attitude and was keen in the ways to being a "fix it" man.
He leaves many friends here.
God bless you Jeffrey
Bryan B.
Over inthe Diner thread, I am known as the "keeper of the flame", and I have:
I have posted 5 lighted candles:
1} for the "light of his life"
2} for the "light he brought to others", no matter how low things got for him,
3} for the "light to light his way" from now on where ever he may be
4} for the "light his family will need in these, the darkest of days" for them regarding him
and 5}, for the "Light he would want US to have in his memory".
Rest in peace Jeff.
Jeff was one of the best moderators we ever had on this forum. Always fair and patient.
He gave advice to so many less knowledgeable modelers it will be a great loss to this forum for a long time.
Rest in peace Jeff
Jim
Found this on Jeffreys PB site.
Very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. My condolences to his family.
Now he is in heavin enjoying the biggest layout you could imagine, with all the coolest stuff.
Michael
CEO- Mile-HI-RailroadPrototype: D&RGW Moffat Line 1989
Sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Our paths never crossed in any way, but he was one of us and I am sure will be sorely missed by his family and all those who knew him. Hopefully he is in a better place, R.I.P. Jeff...
God rest you, Jeffrey.
We who have been here for the past many years know that he had a constant and daily struggle with many health problems, but also the stress that comes with poverty. He stayed active here, served as a moderator for a while, and kept in touch. Jeff was a class act when many of us would have crumbled.
I'm shocked to hear of Jeff's passing..
Rest well Jeff.
He will be missed..
This is so sad. May Jeffrey rest in peace.
This is from the man known as the "Hoosier Poet"
“He Is Not DeadI cannot say, and I will not sayThat he is dead. He is just away.With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,He has wandered into an unknown landAnd left us dreaming how very fairIt needs must be, since he lingers there.And you—oh you, who the wildest yearnFor an old-time step, and the glad return,Think of him faring on, as dearIn the love of There as the love of Here.Think of him still as the same. I say,He is not dead—he is just away.” ― James Whitcomb Riley
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
So sad to hear of Jeff's passing this weekend! Our thoughts and prayers for him, his family, and friends. Jeff will be missed.
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
I'm very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I lived in Leesville in the mid-90s while stationed at Ft Polk, but that was before forums, so regretfully I never did meet him. I don't know that I've ever known so prolific a forum poster as Jeff. I recall watching him try new weathering techniques and improving his results each time. To me, that's the essence of this hobby...trying new things and expanding one's skill set. Jeff was also inspiringly creative on a shoestring budget, and bucked the trend of the hobby's growing expense. To that end he proved that model railroading was accessible to anyone with determination and a knack for a deal.
As I drifted out of this forum and into others, one thing I could count on in my few sojourns back to MR forums was Jeff. His passing is very saddening indeed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Clear tracks ahead, Jeff...
Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.
When I saw a lot more posts on this thread, I was hoping my first thoughts were wrong, but sadly they weren't. I will remember Jeff as one of the most inventive people around, always making something from what many of us would have just thrown in the trash. A solid example of the concept that this hobby is what you make of it. He will be missed.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.
It is a sad time when one of our number passes & is gone to where good souls go.
There is no pain there & lifes relentless struggles are forgotten & the dream of tomorrow comes with a smile & a knowing chuckle - a feeling of contentment knowing that service given was service appreciated & respected.
So now its time to walk green fields as whole again strong & powerful with a new purpose & a continuing determination. Gone & behind the protective wall are the cities bleached with fear and the fight for peace where there is none.
But now there is peace & it will be that way forever. Not even the winds whisper will disturb the resting spirit.
Dusty
My condolences to his family.
Good bye Jeff, we'll miss you. The forums will be a poorer place with you gone.
It didn't take long after I joined this forum to understand what an icon Jeff was in here, along with many other forums and boards where I had seen his name.
My wife has done cares for many diabetics, and she fully understood what was going on with his health, and always asked me if I've heard anything of Jeff, when I mentioned I checked into the MR forum.
Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Mike.
My You Tube
I will miss you also Jeff.
Words just cannot seem to fill what I feel. Jeff and I exchanged emails over the years as well as the Coffee Shop threads. I have witnessed the pain first hand in my own family, first my WW2 Vet uncle who also lost both legs to Diabetes, and passed away at age 63, then my father who was about to loose his legs when God saved him the pain at age 87 and took him home.
Jeff, may you rest in peace my dear friend, we are all at a loss, but you will spend Christmas with Jesus in Heaven. The mountain railroad has carried you safely home Jeff !
Oh man.
This is a sad day.
Condolences to Jeff's family, his friends, and to all of us who knew him through this forum.
I'm very saddened to hear of Jeffery's passing. He was a terrific guy.
Jeffry, "May the railroad rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand."
I'm sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. My thoughts are with his family.
I was saddened to hear of Jeffrey's passing. I will miss his contributions to the general forum but especially to the "diner". Even though I was not a contributor to the diner I enjoyed Jeffrey's stories and weather reports. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. I just hope that he was able to take some of his beloved hot sauce with him.
R.I.P. Jeffery
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
http://gearedsteam.blogspot.com/
I am very saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Even though I have not been very active on the forum the past several years, I have very fond memories of Jeff and his layout. I remember him once wanting to model an abandoned baggage car, and it so happened that I had the exact baggage car he was talking about. I sent it to him and lo and behold, about a month later it turned up on his layout all weathered and beaten up. It looked beautiful
My sincere condolences to Jeff's family---he will be sorely missed.
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
Jeff answered my very first question on the forum and many more afterwards.
Very sorry to learn of his passing.
Bobg
Evenin'....
In several places I have seen candles lit for our friend Jeffrey, I wanted to do something similar but decided on something even more appropriate for him to light his passage to the Night World.
Walk in peace, friend...
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
When I read the report by his sister, I though it might go this way (seen it before). I wish I was wrong.
Rest in peace, Jeffery; you're in a better place now.
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.
Evening,
It has been a very sad day today. I have read some very kind words about our friend Jeff. He will be missed very much. He is no longer in any pain. I will miss his daily updates and weather reports in the diner thread. Thanks Jeff for all the help and advice you have gave me over the years. I will miss you my friend....
Condolences to friends, and family. Jeffery, you will be missed.
My wife and I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to Jeffery's family and friends.
His 'frankendiesels' stand as one of many testaments to his creativity.
I am very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I never met him in person, but I feel like I knew him from the different forums he posted on. My condolences and prayers for Jeff, his family, and his freinds. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Jeffery.
Chuck
Modeling the Motor City
My condolences to his family and friends. Does anyone know his age?
modelmaker51Does anyone know his age?
I think he was ~54
-Ken in Maryland (B&O modeler, former CSX modeler)
Good evening all,
Normally I post on the coffeepot on the CTT side of the forums. Jeff used to moderate and post there as well. It is truly a sad to lose such a dynamic person. The hobby is poorer by his absence, but was much richer for the time he was here. I hope he is at peace now and in a better place where the trains run on time.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
I was saddened to hear from C&NW Garry about Jeff's passing. I will miss him - as will many, many other MRRer's here and on other forums where Jeffrey posted, moderated and helped others with questions. For me, Jeff was a creative genius - both with his vehicles and with various model railroad projects he came up with - and he had about no recognition of limits when he set his mind to something. He also for me was a fellow Apple II user, and tipped me off to a new drive for my Apple IIe (which he mentioned and posted photos and info in the Diner).
I can just about picture Jeffrey in heaven, tinkering around with something, and showing St. Peter a better way to operate the pearly gates... His labors here are done, and his pain and struggles are over. We will miss you, Jeffrey! Godspeed.
Blessings,
Saddened by Jeffery's passing I was reluctant to post in the forum tonight, but then I thought what would Jeffery want me to do? He'd want me to post. Rest in Peace Jeffery Wimberly, my sincere condolences.
regards, Peter
So sad to hear about Jeff's passing, he was a great voice of reason and balance here on this forum.
He will be missed.
Sheldon
I'm sorry to hear of Jeff's passing.
He was a fixture here on the forum. And helped me with many questions over the years.
My condolences to his family. He will be in my prayers.
Oh man again. This is the third loss of a hobby friend from this insidious disease I have had in the last few years. Jeff was always eager and usually first to respond anytime I had a problem or question.
Rest we'll Jeffrey. We all will miss that incredible knowledge of the the hobby you were always quick to share.
Now you can build that 1/1 scale railroad we all dream about.
SB
My heart is truly saddened by the lose of such a great friend. The world has lost a great man but Heaven is better for it. Now he is in a place where his legs and body are whole and never again will he feel pain or sorrow. But an eternity of joy and hapenes with those tht have gone before him.
I pray for peace and comfort for his family left behind
YGW
What was his user name? That's all a lot of us know.
I have the right to remain silent. By posting here I have given up that right and accept that anything I say can and will be used as evidence to critique me.
Carl - his user name was Jeffrey-Wimberly.
This is such saddening news. Jeff seemed like he was in high spirits the last time a saw a posting on here from him. Jeff loved model railroading and he showed it time and time again with his participation on this messageboard and others. I am not sure if Jeff ever worked for a 1:1 railroad, but I find this fitting.
Last night as I lay sleeping,I died or so it seems.Then I went to HeavenBut, it was only in my dream.But it seems St. Peter met methere at the Pearly Gates.He said, "I must check your record,So stand right here and wait."I see where you drank alcoholAnd swore quite often too.Fact is you've done many thingsThat a good person shouldn't do.We can't have people like you up here,Your life was full of sin.Then he read the last of my record,Grasped my hand and said, "Come In."He took me to the Big Boss, whoSaid "Take him and treat him well".He worked for the railroad, Sir.He's had his share of HELL!
Jeffrey sure had seen his share of Hell in his life here on Earth. "Take him and treat him well."
Robert H. Shilling II
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
http://www.labbymemorial.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10166/id/2866216
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
I'm sorry to hear that. I have enjoyed Jeff's posts, and appreciate his work.
DC
http://uphonation.com
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.
dcfixer 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.
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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!
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!"
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 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
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
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.
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.
I was always glad to see his posts, and I am sad there will be no more.
MS
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
If I can't fix it, I can fix it so it can't be fixed
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
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.
I'm sad to hear of Jeff's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
Guy
Modeling CNR in the 50's
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
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
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
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Actually cake across his posts in another forum.
R I P JEFFREY