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Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
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11/03/21 10:32 PM
11/03/21 10:32 PM
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Punxsutawney, Pa.
MinkGuy
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This afternoon while hunting for deer in a stand my phone rang. My caller ID said Bob Best. I'd posted on here before that Bob wasn't feeling well. Struggling with Lung Cancer. Well when I saw he was calling I excitedly answered. Hello Bob! I wasn't even trying to be quiet because hearing from him had to be a positive.
Unfortunately, the Voice was that of his son's Jack. He said No this is Jack. Don I wanted to let you know Dad Passed away today.
Nothing rocks a person like those words.
I hate to tell you all this sad news as Bob was an asset to his family, his community, his church and the trapping world. He showed me so much and he shared more than a person would ever be expected to do.
Pray for his family. When friends pass I don't think we ever gain back what is lost. Bob did make the world much better.
He will be at the Rupert funeral home in Knox, Pa.
DonP
Minktrapping.com
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/03/21 10:59 PM
11/03/21 10:59 PM
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Punxsutawney, Pa.
MinkGuy
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Yes, he had a great mind and could engineer anything you could imagine. From his quick connect toggles to his tube traps you could count on good quality. He was a master of trail sets. He wrote many articles for the Buckeye Trapper- Just Thinkin'
DonP
Minktrapping.com
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 12:53 AM
11/04/21 12:53 AM
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Punxsutawney, Pa.
MinkGuy
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Cancer got him. He had a great perspective on life. He spoke of your Dad often and credited him with different theories and innovations. Bob enjoyed teaching and sharing with others. He seemed to have a lot in common with your Dad.
DonP
Minktrapping.com
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 12:53 AM
11/04/21 12:53 AM
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Punxsutawney, Pa.
MinkGuy
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Cancer got him. He had a great perspective on life. He spoke of your Dad often and credited him with different theories and innovations. Bob enjoyed teaching and sharing with others. He seemed to have a lot in common with your Dad.
DonP
Minktrapping.com
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 05:59 AM
11/04/21 05:59 AM
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Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion
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A sad day in the trapping world, may he rest in peace.
I got myself a seniors' GPS.
Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 06:14 AM
11/04/21 06:14 AM
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Wright Brothers
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Stay strong Jack. Thinking of you and yours.
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 06:43 AM
11/04/21 06:43 AM
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Ohio, Old fart to some.
ack
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Sad news. Prayers for his family.
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I used to have superpowers… but a therapist took them away.
The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 07:03 AM
11/04/21 07:03 AM
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PAskinner
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Sorry to hear that. Prayers for his family.
Right now I’m having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I’ve forgotten this before.
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 07:09 AM
11/04/21 07:09 AM
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PA Venango Co.
Ron Marsh
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How sad. He was a great friend and help to me. Prayers for Jack and family and friends.
PTA Lifetime #131N. Salvation Army CSM
Stakes: Why leave them?
ALWAYS John 3:16 814-516-2923
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Re: Bob Best- when friends pass we are never the same
[Re: MinkGuy]
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11/04/21 08:27 AM
11/04/21 08:27 AM
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Mark June
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Mark June
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Goodness, our ranks continue to thin.
Thanks for the update Don.
Prayers for all involved.
Blessings,
Mark
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