Rocky Bemis

[RobS]

It is with great sadness that I share that Rocky Bemis has passed. The cancer finally got him.

He has been an amazing source of cheer and Buckeye burl for the 8 years I've known him. I once talked to him about his cancer and worried about his health. He said don't worry about me I'll be with the Lord.

Rocky has moved on to a better place and he will be missed.

 

[RKB]

RIP Rocky.

 

[woodwzrd]

So sorry to hear of Rocky's passing. How glorious for him to be free of cancer once again. RIP Rocky.

 

[mark james]

RIP - Another gone too early.

 

[wolf creek knives]

RIP Rocky. I enjoyed our talks very much. Heaven is a happier place with you in attendance now.

 

[1080Wayne]

Very sorry to hear that . Have a lot of wood to remember him by .

 

[duncsuss]

That's sad news. I enjoyed the few interactions I had with Rocky, and I'm glad he had his faith as comfort during the illness. I'll think of him while turning the rest of my redwood burl stash that he provided.

 

[Woodchipper]

Not familiar with Rocky but the members have shown a lot of respect for him and his abundant faith.
St. Paul: Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

 

[egnald]

This is horribly sad news. I can certainly be counted among his wood buddies like Duncan (duncsuss) that will think of him fondly whenever I turn one of the wonderful Redwood Burl blanks that came from Rocky. My deepest sympathy goes to Rocky (junior) and the rest of RockB's family.

Sincerely,
David Lange

 

[studioseven]

Happy turning up there in heaven.

Seven

 

[KMCloonan]

Rocky was always great to work with. Always seemed upbeat. Great Guy who will be missed.

 

[jrista]

Sad news. I didn't know him personally in any way, but I bought a fair amount of blanks from him. RIP Rocky Bemis.

 

[PenHog]

I had only a couple interactions with Rocky, and he seemed like a good guy. I'm sorry to hear he's passed.

 

[endacoz]

I have been buying Buckeye and Manzanita from Rocky for over 10 years,.

Right after he passed his son sold a lot of his wood and in honor of him of course I bought more.

Here is the unboxing from one of the boxes I got from his son.

The guy was friendly, humble, great man of faith, and a huge part of the IAP.

RIP Rocky

 

[RobS]

I have been buying Buckeye and Manzanita from Rocky for over 10 years,.

Right after he passed his son sold a lot of his wood and in honor of him of course I bought more.

Here is the unboxing from one of the boxes I got from his son.

The guy was friendly, humble, great man of faith, and a huge part of the IAP.

RIP Rocky

I definitely teared up when I saw the yellow post it.
Will always miss Rocky.

Below are the latest pens made from rocky's material.

 

[endacoz]

I have one more box that I just couldn't open yet. soon!