Sad news from Janet Curley...

[Nemo667]

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 Curley


Tory & Don at Yankee Boy Basin this past September


Tory & Janet


Don Janet and Steve in 29 camping off Salt Vally Road Moab UT


Tory Don Janet & Shin Arches NP


Don & Steve discussing a geological feature at Arches NP


Steve 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 Trail

San Juan Mountains trip report...

Ben & Tory

[Less_Stuff]

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]

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]

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]

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_]

So sorry for your loss Janet. God bless

[dakonthemountai]

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

[billtex]

Our thoughts and prayers to you as well..
Never met Don, but certainly bebefited from his posts and wisdom here on the TC forum.

We have lost some beloved members here this past year...
I think we can take solace knowing TC'ers live life to the fullest, and are some of the nicest Folks you can meet.

God Bless Don and God Bless America.

Bill

[BradW]

Hate to hear this. Don was a major contributor to this forum for many years and he will be missed. I had invited Don to join our group this summer for a few days of 4-wheelin’ in the San Juan mtns, but had not heard back from him. Real shame; he left us too soon.

Brad

[DWeikert]

Like others, I'm in shock. I never met Don but I did PM some questions to him a while back and he was very helpful. The forum has lost a valued member.

My condolences to Janet and everyone in Don's circle of family and friends, of which I'm sure there were many.

Dan

[sabconsulting]

I am also very shocked and saddened to hear this. Don was someone I had in mind that I would like to meet. I had shown Sally pictures of his truck and adventures on several ocassions (rare for me to do). Thanks to orourkmw for showing that post from Don - it makes you think - he could have still been working 80 hour weeks and dropped dead at a corporate desk somewhere. In retrospect the decision to get out and make the most of life has been vindicated. Our hearts go out to the family.

Steve and Sally.

[Bubtoofat]

SO sorry to hear of Don's passing. He'll be missed around here.
Mike

[Coblue]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to Janet and his family. Don answered lots of questions for me, from Dodge Rams and tie-downs, to "is it always that windy in Moab in the spring?". He is an inspiration to so many of us, the least we can do is make good on that inspiration.

[crosscheck]

Janet,

I never met Don but after reading many of his articles on this forum he struck me as a bright, thoughtfull and adventuresome man. A real keeper.

You are lucky to have been his partner and will cherish the memories of the times you spent together.

Dave

[Steve_in_29]

Janet,

Deepest condolences from Shin and myself for your loss. We had greatly enjoyed the time we spent with you and Don and I had looked forward to doing it again sometime.

[Sweet_Tater]

Tho I dont know ya'll I am sorry for your loss, My God grant you and your family peace of mind and heart.