Hello Ben and Tory,This is Janet. I very much regret having to tell you that Don passed away on February 12th due to a pulmonary embolism. It was very sudden and a big shock, and I still cannot believe it. Don enjoyed sharing and trading "words of wisdom" with many people on several forums. Don was a very special person and I know he will be missed by many. We had been married for 33 years and I have a wealth of wonderful memories. Don grew up in Southern California and I plan to take his ashes there at a later date. Janet CurleyTory & Don at Yankee Boy Basin this past SeptemberTory & JanetDon Janet and Steve in 29 camping off Salt Vally Road Moab UTTory Don Janet & Shin Arches NPDon & Steve discussing a geological feature at Arches NPSteve Shin Tory Lynn & Dave night before starting the White Rim Trail with Don & Janet in the lead. Dave & Lynn were off to Top of The World Trail the next morning.Thanks for the memories Don...White Rim TrailSan Juan Mountains trip report...Ben & Tory

Damn -- I'm really sorry to hear that. I never actually met Don, but benefited greatly from his advice and council here. Thanks for the memories indeed.

Janet, so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed Don's posts and was looking forward to meeting him on the trails someday.

What incredibly sad news, another outdoorsman extraordinaire has gone. Through mutual friends and Dons own posts it was a life well lived with his soulmate of many years. It's an incredible loss for all that knew him, I wish I had. God Bless the Curlys, rest in peace Don.

My condolences to Don's family. I never met him but I think he was a guy I would like to have had a beer with.

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BirdSongPlace
Explorer
Feb 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this news. Please accept my condolences.
GeoBoy
Explorer
Feb 27, 2013
Wow, I have not checked in for about a week and am sadden to hear about the loss of Don. I really enjoyed his very informative posts and video's. We are about to order our Hallmark and get the show on the road. I will remember Don fondly in our travels. God bless you Janet, may all your travels with Don give you peace.
GeoBoy
Reader1
Explorer
Feb 27, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I hope that you beautiful memories of 33 years of marriage and your travels will bring you smiles through your grief. You are in my prayers.
jefe_4x4
Explorer
Feb 26, 2013
Sad news indeed! I go away for a while and lately I'm fearing coming back as some inevitable bad news follows. This is really a shock.
Don was a straight shooting, hard-core TC-er in the widest sense of the term.
I personally will miss his presence here on the forum.
In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum
jefe
Less_Stuff
Explorer
Feb 25, 2013
Sad News indeed. My condolences to his family.

Isn't it great he got do do some of the things he loved.
I'm doing the same posting this from Mulegé, Baja California Sur.
We never know how long we have.
Rest in Peace Don.
countrycampers3
Explorer
Feb 25, 2013
I'm very sorry for your Loss. Be thankful for the time the Lord gave you and remember the memories.

Life is too short. We all need to set aside our differences, and take time to enjoy life, family, friends and Places. Remember give a helping hand. That might even come in the form of a question you might be able to help someone one here with. If you haven't been there yet go, make a memory, take pictures, slow down and most of all take it in, and thank the Lord for it.

God Bless.
TCINTN
Explorer
Feb 25, 2013
Janet,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was able to talk with Don a few times and had many e-mails from him while I was going through my purchase of my Apex 8. His help along with Whazoo,and Steve's was so helpful.
My prayers are with you,your family and all of those who knew his good heart.
Ed
silversand
Explorer
Feb 25, 2013
Dear Janet:

I'm absolutely stunned at the news of Don's sudden passing.

Don and I had worked on the huge White Rim Trail mapping project (a 3.5 year endeavor) way back from 2008 that ultimately culminated in a (no cost) resources for expeditioners (installed from a link on the Expedition Portal).

We never got to meet both of you (face-to-face), however, like the many colleagues of mine (abroad) I work with daily and will in all likelihood never meet, I developed an keen appreciation for his off-road expedition prowess and passion, his analytic approach to all things and your team approach to everything !

Our sincerest condolences,

Silversand & Dunes
James_
Explorer
Feb 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss Janet. God bless
dakonthemountai
Explorer
Feb 25, 2013
I too have never personally met Don or Janet, but have read and enjoyed many, many of his postings in our little community here. I send heartfelt condolences to Janet, their family and all their friends in "real life" and on here.

God Bless,
Dak