shootingstar Posted April 17, 2021 Share #1 Posted April 17, 2021 He died peacefully in his sleep a few days ago. My heart finds it hard to believe whenever I see his shoes and boots in closets, he won't come back. Sharing Love, Cycling Passion and Idiosyncrasies – Cycle Write Blog (wordpress.com) He gave much to the cycling advocacy world in 2 major Canadian cities and loved it: Jack Becker- Profile | Third Wave Cycling Blog (wordpress.com) (yea, it's wordy) About 70% of what he listed...was done in retirement. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #2 Posted April 17, 2021 OMG. I'm really, really sorry to read this Star. God speed to him and your family. Horrible news. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #3 Posted April 17, 2021 I really hope you have support during this time. Losing a spouse/partner is devastating. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2021 I'm so sorry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #5 Posted April 17, 2021 Oh my..I am so sorry...sending you hugs and prayers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2021 Wow, what a shocking thing. It’s the preferred way to go but it would be better to have a chance to say goodbye. Praying for you during this time of grief. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted April 17, 2021 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2021 I am so sorry, SS, this is so sad to hear! I hope you are doing as well as possible under the circumstances, do you have friends or family close by that you can be with? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shootingstar Posted April 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #8 Posted April 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dottles said: I really hope you have support during this time. Losing a spouse/partner is devastating. It's very strange....when I walked in a store today, I realized there's no point browsing in men's sportswear. We were together for last 30 years. He has been a very much his own happy individualistic guy...also loved to learning all sorts of things in past few decades. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #9 Posted April 17, 2021 Well if there is anything I can do. Same goes for @Longjohn. Both of you are in my thoughts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted April 17, 2021 Share #10 Posted April 17, 2021 SS, I'm sorry for your loss. We felt like we knew him because of your affectionate posts and love toward him. Big hug. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #11 Posted April 17, 2021 Well, that sucks. Sorry shootingstar. I know the words don't do much but there they are anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted April 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I am so sorry, SS, this is so sad to hear! I hope you are doing as well as possible under the circumstances, do you have friends or family close by that you can be with? Just 1 close friend right now living in city...she will drive me to the airport. There's probably a ton of stuff ahead to deal with. Covid does make this more complicated. It helps to have a sister-doctor....who has dealt with death, told me there's no point to pursue his wishes of donating his body to medicine....he was not alive for nearly whole day until I sensed something so deeply wrong he wasn't on his skype for 20+ hrs. He has been incredibly consistent and reiiable for me and for others who he loved in his life. I had to call 911 from my city to 911 Vancvouer...where call was relayed to get the police to his home location. Please check if this is the same for the states. 911 works this way across Canada... customers see a tiny monthly fee in our phone bill (911 alerts). I did speak with the coroner..who is wonderful feisty woman....a total opposite of what you would expect of a coroner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted April 17, 2021 Share #13 Posted April 17, 2021 So very sorry to hear this, I can't imagine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted April 17, 2021 Share #14 Posted April 17, 2021 So very sorry SS, my condolences on your loss. From your posts Jack seemed like a really good man and will be missed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #15 Posted April 17, 2021 Sorry to hear of your loss and the impact on everyone who knew him. Based on your posts that I have read, he was a force and will be missed. I pray that you may find peace in the days ahead. Your comment on the feisty woman coroner struck a nerve with me. I met someone on Facebook who reached out to me because she thought I was someone else who she knew growing up in the area I currently live in. She is a coroner in Illinois and is very feisty herself. I didn't know her before, but I am glad that we made a connection, in a small way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted April 17, 2021 Share #16 Posted April 17, 2021 This is heartbreaking news. So sorry for your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #17 Posted April 17, 2021 Crap. Sorry. Thanks for sharing your time with him with us. You sounded like such a compatible and happy couple. This is so sad because it was so sudden and he must have been in great shape I would think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted April 17, 2021 Share #18 Posted April 17, 2021 Oh Star, I am so sorry for your unexpected and deeply painful loss. Thirty years of memories, hold tight to them. You are in my prayers. Please know that we are here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #19 Posted April 17, 2021 I am very sorry to hear about your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #20 Posted April 17, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. I gather it was sudden and unexpected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted April 17, 2021 Share #21 Posted April 17, 2021 Really sorry to hear this, SS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted April 17, 2021 Share #22 Posted April 17, 2021 So sad to hear this... Prayers for you and your family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #23 Posted April 17, 2021 I am so very sorry. My condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted April 17, 2021 Share #24 Posted April 17, 2021 I’m sorry, SS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share #25 Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Rattlecan said: I am so sorry for your loss. I gather it was sudden and unexpected? Absolutely. He would have done a 30 km. bike ride that day before going to bed later. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #26 Posted April 17, 2021 So sorry to hear this. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted April 17, 2021 Share #27 Posted April 17, 2021 I was so shocked to read your post, and so sorry for your loss. A sudden death is peaceful for the person, but so hard for their loved ones to process. You and all who loved him are in my prayers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted April 17, 2021 Share #28 Posted April 17, 2021 @shootingstar, I am so saddened to hear of this. 😢. You have my deepest condolences and prayers as you traverse the days ahead. I pray you find comfort and solace in the memories of the life and love you two shared. I’ve perused your blog a bit and I see the joy in the writing. i learned today of @Longjohn‘s wife passing in March. Again, much sadness and condolences. Losing a life partner is so hard. 😔 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted April 17, 2021 Share #29 Posted April 17, 2021 Oh my gosh, I am so very sorry for your loss! I can't imagine suddenly losing someone like this. Hugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted April 17, 2021 Share #30 Posted April 17, 2021 Your blog is such a lovely testament to him and some of the wonderful memories you shared. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share #31 Posted April 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Kirby said: Your blog is such a lovely testament to him and some of the wonderful memories you shared. I really enjoyed do that blog post about our lives together...and finding the right photos... Of course, I've sent the link to his adult children and brother. For especially the children, they know their father loves cycling, it's part of daily life...but they may not know the quirky details. A different side of him. We shouldn't never learn too late the natural gifts of our loved ones... This is why I wonder some bloggers hide their blog from their family and they aren't even writing of controversial stuff. Even the act of writing is a gift. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted April 17, 2021 Share #32 Posted April 17, 2021 I'm sure the blog post will be very meaningful for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted April 18, 2021 Share #33 Posted April 18, 2021 Reading the title of this thread was a kick in the stomach, I thought maybe I misunderstood it, but no. So sorry for your loss Star. That you were a continent away and knew speaks volumes about your connection with Dearie. Peace 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 18, 2021 Share #34 Posted April 18, 2021 Things like this are horrific but a good reminder to the rest of us to live in today and the people around you that you love them. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted April 18, 2021 Share #35 Posted April 18, 2021 I am so sorry for your loss. This is such sad news. He sounded like a remarkable man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted April 18, 2021 Share #36 Posted April 18, 2021 Very sorry, SS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted April 18, 2021 Popular Post Share #37 Posted April 18, 2021 Shootingstar, I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I could tell by your posts that you two were soulmates. I will keep both of your families in my prayers. Godspeed Mr. Becker. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted April 18, 2021 Share #38 Posted April 18, 2021 I am shocked to hear about this. I know your husband was a big part of your life. My condolences to you and yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 18, 2021 Share #39 Posted April 18, 2021 Shooting star, I so sorry to read this. My condolences to you and his kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted April 18, 2021 Share #40 Posted April 18, 2021 So sorry for you Shootingstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted April 18, 2021 Share #41 Posted April 18, 2021 So sorry for your loss, @shootingstar. And that Covid kept you apart for him for so much of the last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted April 18, 2021 Share #42 Posted April 18, 2021 I'm so sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted April 18, 2021 Share #43 Posted April 18, 2021 Well this is terrible news as well. I am very sorry Shootingstar. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shootingstar Posted April 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #44 Posted April 18, 2021 47 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Well this is terrible news as well. I am very sorry Shootingstar. I was hoping to retire later this year ...and spend years with him in Vancouver. Now, future without him looks less colourful. I'm so glad we did a certain amount of time travelling together to enjoy the world, etc. Take care Wilbur. 2 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted April 18, 2021 Share #45 Posted April 18, 2021 Your love comes through in your writing & the fact that his endearment was "Dearie" I just love that. Condolences to you & the family. Does he have family nearby? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 19, 2021 Share #46 Posted April 19, 2021 Most sincere condolences to you. I am so sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted April 19, 2021 Share #47 Posted April 19, 2021 OMG my condolences I really wish I could offer more words 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted April 19, 2021 Share #48 Posted April 19, 2021 I'm so sorry for your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted April 19, 2021 Share #49 Posted April 19, 2021 Thinking about you this morning @shootingstar. I hope you were able to get some rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 19, 2021 Share #50 Posted April 19, 2021 SS - words can not express my sadness for your loss. Losing a partner or any loved one is tremendously painful My thoughts are with you and the family in this sad time, and I hope all of you embrace the wonderful legacy he has left behind. It is amazing how both you and Longjohn brought their loved ones to this forum with stories and photos over the years. While we never met "Dearie", I think we all know we would have loved the chance to take a ride with him (and you), to talk about your great adventures (some of his rides were EPIC), and to really just meet a man who lived a wonderful life full of adventure. Thanks for many years sharing his and your stories. He will be missed, and we hope you don't stop sharing the stories of his life with us, as they always were interesting and fun to read. Again, I am so sorry for you loss and hope you have a chance to grieve but also an opportunity to celebrate his wonderful life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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