Gail (Pasquinelli) Zumwalt
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Ivan, I can not begin to thank you enough for taking some of Ken to be in one if his beloved climbing spots for all eternity! So sorry I didn't get to hear your beautiful words prior to setting him free...perhaps I can send a bit more of Ken to another favorite spot of his and we can get a recording then. Scott and Craig said it was so beautiful it brought tears to their eyes! It was a beautiful day and I have no doubt that Ken felt the love from all...I know the kids and I sure did! <3. If you ever want to give me a heads up when you may be heading to Index, Smith Rocks or Yosemite, maybe I could impose on you again? My email is gszumwalt@gmail.com or phone (360)907-9874. Thank you to all the climbers that joined us yesterday, and to all that may take a moment to think of Ken when they are passing over him on the rock from here on out...
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On 5/3/2018 at 8:57 PM, ivan said:
gail - not certain if you're monitoring this thread and don't know how else to get in touch w/ you - just talked w/ jim - we're thinking it's crazy to try to meet in the beacon lot main parking lot b/c the place will most likely be full and crawling w/ tourists - there'll be more parking and privacy if we met first at the boat launch?
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Yes, we are at the boat launch!
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Just now, Gail (Pasquinelli) Zumwalt said:
Not sure if you saw, but we will congregate in Beacon parking lot at 1pm. Hope to see you and some of the other guys there!
Sunday May 6th...
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On 4/14/2018 at 10:20 PM, Gail (Pasquinelli) Zumwalt said:
Thank you, Ivan, I like that...
Not sure if you saw, but we will congregate in Beacon parking lot at 1pm Sunday May 6th . Hope to see you and some of the other guys there!
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22 hours ago, ivan said:
nice pix, pink - have you given gail ole'boy's phone #?
If "ole' boy" is Jim I have his number!
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On 4/10/2018 at 10:45 PM, ivan said:
i only ran into the old boy the 1 time but heard many stories of him - i'll be there - where ya'll gonna congregate?
in the meantime:
"wise sir, do not grieve
it is always better to avenge dear ones
than to indulge in mourning
for every one of us living in this world
means waiting for our end
let he who can achieve glory before death
when a warrior is gone
that will be his best and only bulwark"
Thank you, Ivan, I like that...
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On 4/12/2018 at 6:45 AM, billcoe said:
You've been gone too long DH, heads up and spread the word that Joes been upgraded to "above average" decent person now and not to be F**ed with as in the past, since @ 3 weeks ago. Anyway, to Kenny's family, I didn't really know him, but I know how tough it can be, and wish you well. I'll touch base with a few folks who might not read it here that may have been buddies and let them know. FYI in case you don't know the climber trail to the S face is closed currently, something Kenny would have stepped right over, kicked down or at least taken a moment to piss on if he was here, but let folks know where you want to meet up, maybe in the parking lot and head up to the trial right where the SE Corner tops out, - hopefully you have good weather.
Thank you, this was a shock and is very tough on the kids and me, for sure I appreciate your help in getting the word out! You are absolutely right about what Ken would do with a "closed" route! HA! Yes, hoping for good weather, too...we all know how iffy springtime in the PNW can be!
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On 4/12/2018 at 7:59 AM, pink said:
Rare shot of Ken... smiling. Hangin with Larry on LOTLP..
This is Gail, Ken's former wife and mother of his kids, Denise and David. Wanted to say it does my heart good to see such great stories and pictures of Ken on this site ! Hoping there will be a nice turnout at Beacon on May 6th for his celebration of life at one of his favorite climbing spots...when he couldn't be in Yosemite, of course! Trying to find Jim Opdyke, Google is failing me. If anyone knows a way to contact them, or any of his old climbing buddies, please let them know that Ken has gone on to bigger and better things. Looking forward to reconnecting and/or meeting you guys!
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Thank you, Ivan! Just think Ken would be far more apprecitive of being placed up on the rock he loved rather than on the ground, which is about as high as I go! Be looking forward to hearing from you anytime...I live in Hazel Dell so easy enough for us to meet up whenever you say...the kids and I may even want to hike along, if possible, perhaps!