dick GCT Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Reading through what parts of the Caravan Club web site that you can today ( 2016 booking day today ) I came across a tribute at just before 4pm to John Wickersham. Describing him as our "guru" which I fully endorse. Has any member on this forum heard of Johns passing? Or have I completely misunderstood the info. which I read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty hunter Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Passed away 27 June 2014 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 John, Are you sure about that? I can only find an obituary for a John Wickersham who passed away on 27th June 2014 who lived in East Moline, IL in the USA. http://easyfhweb.com/restinpeace.aspx?MemberId=135976&MName=John%20%20Wickersham&FLVId= And the John Wickersham who is the author of Caravan and MotorCaravan manuals still has a 'Live' Linked In profile... https://uk.linkedin.com/in/john-wickersham-20238839 Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 dick GCT - 2015-12-09 4:59 PM Reading through what parts of the Caravan Club web site that you can today ( 2016 booking day today ) I came across a tribute at just before 4pm to John Wickersham. Describing him as our "guru" which I fully endorse. Has any member on this forum heard of Johns passing? Or have I completely misunderstood the info. which I read? I'm afraid it's true - very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Brom, Do you have a link to any obituary please? Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick GCT Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Yes , I did think Johns reply was a little strange, but did not want to pursue the point. At least we have now had confirmation of the passing away of a really helpful expert to us all. RIP John W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebeaches Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Sad news. Very sorry to hear that he has passed away. I purchased a copy of his Motorcaravanning Handbook earlier this year and thought it an excellent publication. Hugely informative - obviously a man with a remarkable depth of knowledge about our hobby and the machines we drive and stay in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Keithl - 2015-12-09 6:59 PM Brom, Do you have a link to any obituary please? Keith. Sorry, not a formal one - we heard via the Caravan Writers' Guild this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks Andrew, A very sad loss. I too purchased his books when we first bought our MH. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 How did his passing come about with no-one knowing about it ? His technical articles were always interesting and informative, he built his own Motorcaravan ....twice, a very capable man, I still have one of his early manuals, which I still occasionally refer to. He will be missed. He was from the age when DIY maintenance was positively encouraged, me too. Couldn't name anyone who could fill his shoes ? How did he die ? He wasn't that old . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocles Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Posted earlier on Caravan Magazine Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/Caravanmag/?fref=ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I followed his advice into caravanning just over 25 years ago and I've followed his advice as a motorhomer. What a sad day this is for the leisure industry, John's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 He always looked as fit as a flea, even though he was into his 70s , still no news on what bought him down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerBarry Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 John died in a hospice on Saturday as a result of cancer. He was 73, and had enjoyed life to the full. He would have been last person to complain about how life had treated him, and had indeed been very fit until a few months ago. John was not only a successful journalist but more importantly a thoroughly decent man. And amusing too. His was a life fully lived, and that's as much as any of us can ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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