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Post by bsutravis on Jan 8, 2013 0:10:01 GMT -5
It's hard to believe four years have passed since Art Spancake left this world and entered a much better place. Four waterfowl seasons have came and went and while those who called Art a friend still carry on and waterfowl hunt, there's no doubt that the chatter between flocks of Canada's just isn't the same without Art there with us. I'm grateful for the 5 years or so that I got to know Art, hunt with him, and call him my friend. His family and friends miss him dearly as he left us all without any warning or a final farewell. He's gone from this world, but certainly not forgotten by all those he met along his path.... They're locked up and coming in fast..... you call the shot Art!  |
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Post by duff on Jan 8, 2013 5:57:59 GMT -5
well put.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 8, 2013 8:14:03 GMT -5
That's a good picture of you guys. RIP Art.
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Post by goosehunterswife on Jan 8, 2013 9:01:04 GMT -5
It warms my heart to know after 4 years, Art still touches hearts and brings back memories of goose hunting trips. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of him or miss him. Nothing made him happier than introducing someone into goose hunting. I know he would tell people (Ryan/Travis) to leave the goose call in the truck until he learned how to use it, but he absolutely loved the commradery of friends out having a good time. I wished he would of been here longer on this earth, but evidently they must have a problem goose population in heaven. But we will all be with him again. Again, thank you for making his time on earth enjoyable.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 8, 2013 9:38:56 GMT -5
I can recall talking with Art via PMs on here about retiring. I told him that as soon as he was financially able to DO it. Life is way to short for all of us to not be devoting as much time as possible to doing what you love most. Work sometimes gets in the way. Art was a family man and a well known goose hunter. That is what he loved the most.
I only got to talk to Art in person twice at a couple Hunting Indiana gatherings, but he is one of those people that you have an instant like for. He set great examples for all of us to follow. I enjoyed talking to him at the functions and on here. He is missed..
RIP Art until we meet again...
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Post by lefty on Jan 8, 2013 11:54:00 GMT -5
Art & I would meet regularly at Donna & Debbies Restaurant in Pendelton for coffee and "fish tales." We had plans to meet on a Saturday, but he passed a few days before. He is missed.............
John Daugherty
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Post by Indyhunter on Jan 9, 2013 0:13:36 GMT -5
Certainly missed. We had some fun Goose hunts which he introduced me to, and had a great turkey hunting trip to Missouri together. He left an impression that I will never forget in the few short years I was fortunate enough to know him. He was an outstanding guy.
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