rickerby 0 #1 November 12, 2008 Dear Family and Friends, It brings me great sorrow to let you all know that my beloved David has passed away. Although this news may be distressing, I want you to know that he died peacefully in a Jamaican paradise, just as he would have wanted. His death happened suddenly on the 30th of October, around 3:00AM, due to a twisted bowel. No one was aware, including himself, that he was predisposed to this. He had complained only the night before of lower abdominal pain, which he attributed to "bad water." Nevertheless, he refused to listen to my plea (and that of others) for him to go to the hospital. I guess he thought he would be able to fight it, just as he fought so many other conditions before. He was a survivor, and he believed that he was. As most of you may know, David did not want a funeral or a wake. I've arranged instead a memorial party for family and friends, which will be held on Saturday, 22 November at the home of his lifelong friend and brother, Peter Coker, in London, England. Everyone is invited to attend. I realize that not everyone will be able to travel to this event so I'm also arranging a memorial bash to be held at Skydive Deland sometime after the new year. I will send more information when details are firm. Memorial Party in England for David John Rickerby Saturday, November 22, 2008 starting at 3:00 PM 54 Lowther Hill Forest Hill London, Essex SE23 1PY Telephone of Peter Coker: 0208 690 6522 Telephone of Jennifer Rickerby: (770) 498 8196 -USA I'm looking forward to seeing all of you there. All my love, Jennifer Rickerby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humanflite 0 #2 November 14, 2008 Sorry to hear of your loss Blue Skies David This is another thread that has been started in his memory, maybe the moderators can merge them>? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3388802;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickerby 0 #3 November 15, 2008 Change of RICKERBY Memorial in ENGLAND! Dear all, Due to an unforeseen circumstance, I regret to inform you that there is going to be a change in date for David's memorial party in England. I'm presently considering the event to take place on Saturday the 6th of December, however, I have not yet been able to make this firm. Please keep an eye on this thread for further notice as to when it will happen. The DeLand event still has not been firmed yet either, but will be taking place sometime after the new year. Love to everyone, Jennifer Rickerby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawnfiona 0 #4 December 1, 2008 I hope he spared a thought for his son before he fell off his perch Several early oil paintings for sale phone 044 1527 854567 Gary Johnon we have one for you which i promised to keep safe and deliver if possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrutt 2 #5 October 27, 2022 It would be great to see some of Dave's art. The last I saw was re installed in the back of Mr D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
