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Sorry to report, I have been informed this morning that Phone passed away last year.

I’ve been promised a copy of his obituary that I will copy here in due course.

I know others will join me in sadness this morning, another great character lost to us, I shall miss his banter.

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This news is not unexpected, but it is unwelcome nonetheless.

My condolences to Phone's family, should they look in on this thread.

His wry commentary will be missed by all.

Species caught in 2020: Barbel. European Eel. Bleak. Perch. Pike.

Species caught in 2019: Pike. Bream. Tench. Chub. Common Carp. European Eel. Barbel. Bleak. Dace.

Species caught in 2018: Perch. Bream. Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout. Chub. Roach. Carp. European Eel.

Species caught in 2017: Siamese carp. Striped catfish. Rohu. Mekong catfish. Amazon red tail catfish. Arapaima. Black Minnow Shark. Perch. Chub. Brown Trout. Pike. Bream. Roach. Rudd. Bleak. Common Carp.

Species caught in 2016: Siamese carp. Jullien's golden carp. Striped catfish. Mekong catfish. Amazon red tail catfish. Arapaima. Alligator gar. Rohu. Black Minnow Shark. Roach, Bream, Perch, Ballan Wrasse. Rudd. Common Carp. Pike. Zander. Chub. Bleak.

Species caught in 2015: Brown Trout. Roach. Bream. Terrapin. Eel. Barbel. Pike. Chub.

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Thats a great shame ,he had been on here in two guises and as others had said added great value to the site just for his American twist on fishing amongst other things. Some may have found both experienced and opinionated occasional posts of ideas that conflict with ours but i bet there was a twinkle in his eye as he said them . sadly suspected due to his sudden disappearance but I hope his passing was peaceful and painless, long live Phonebush!

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Believe NOTHING anyones says or writes unless you witness it yourself and even then your eyes can deceive you

None of this "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" crap it just means i have at least two enemies!

 

There is only one opinion i listen to ,its mine and its ALWAYS right even when its wrong

 

Its far easier to curse the darkness than light one candle

 

Mathew 4:19

Grangers law : anything i say will  turn out the opposite or not happen at all!

Life insurance? you wont enjoy a penny!

"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical." Thomas Jefferson

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Genuinely sad news. :( A top fella who will be missed. We swapped a few parcels across the Atlantic over the last few years. From what he told me during many private messages, he worked in the tobacco industry for many years, and he was a fountain of knowledge on the various types and curing processes. He actually called up an old contact he had at the Missouri Meerschaum Company and got them to send me a few samples of their tobaccos, a genuine Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe and a few freebies. 

I guess we all feared that he'd passed away, but it doesn't make it any less sad. 

Rest in peace Bill old fella, it truely was a pleasure to know you., and i'll treasure the pipe.  Love to your family.  :(

 

 

Eat right, stay fit, die anyway.

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As promised, Phone’s obituary as published.

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William “Bill” Warder, 80, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital. Bill was born April 20, 1941, in Independence, MO to Robert Lee and Lucille Jeanette (Ward) Warder. Bill was a graduate of the William Crisman High School in Independence. He was owner/operator of Air Freight Central located at the Kansas City International Airport for over 30 years, until his retirement. For many years, Bill was an active member of the Weston, MO community, and will be fondly remembered as an enthusiastic umpire by the local ball players and fans. He was a member of the Weston Masonic Lodge #53 A.F. & A.M. and was an avid fisherman and golfer. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife Phyllis (Reeves) Warder. He is survived by his current wife Natalyia Valentinovna Denisova; his children Kristie Reese of Phoenix, AZ, Brooke (Eric) Mosier of Weston, Meghan (Dave) Lowry of Fernandina Beach, FL, Jay (Tracie) Warder of Maryville, MO, and Elizabeth Warder of K.C., MO; grandchildren G. Brandt (Lauren) Schlick, G. Benjamin (Jessica) Schlick, G. Baxter Schlick, Whitney D. Warder, Jenson R. Lowry, Devin J. Lowry, and William R. Lowry; great grandchildren, (who called him “The Wizard”), Dexter Schlick, Liberty Schlick, Marlowe Schlick, Rylan Gardner, Blake Gardner, Adam Schlick, Lucas Schlick, Jacob Schlick, Remi Moran, River Moran, Rhrett Moran, Aria Moran, Piper Moran, Jax Moran and Avery Hamrick; brother Robert A. (Dora) Warder of Raymore, MO; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be given to the Weston Sports Association in c/o Shane Davis

 

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Blimey was it that long ago ? I could have sworn it was just a few months ago christmas time ish 😟

Believe NOTHING anyones says or writes unless you witness it yourself and even then your eyes can deceive you

None of this "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" crap it just means i have at least two enemies!

 

There is only one opinion i listen to ,its mine and its ALWAYS right even when its wrong

 

Its far easier to curse the darkness than light one candle

 

Mathew 4:19

Grangers law : anything i say will  turn out the opposite or not happen at all!

Life insurance? you wont enjoy a penny!

"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical." Thomas Jefferson

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Stunning resemblance to Quark from startrek! Strange choice for a photo though lol

https://vaughnfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/4667592/Warder-William/index.php

Couple of better pictures in here :

http://www.geocities.ws/cyprioman/Fishins/OK2002/OK2002.htm

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Believe NOTHING anyones says or writes unless you witness it yourself and even then your eyes can deceive you

None of this "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" crap it just means i have at least two enemies!

 

There is only one opinion i listen to ,its mine and its ALWAYS right even when its wrong

 

Its far easier to curse the darkness than light one candle

 

Mathew 4:19

Grangers law : anything i say will  turn out the opposite or not happen at all!

Life insurance? you wont enjoy a penny!

"To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical." Thomas Jefferson

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A Lovely man & a great contributor to AN.

We had some very good debates about fishing but Never any cross words.

R.I.P. Bill.

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Very sad to hear about Phone. He will be sorely missed.

RIP Bill.

 

Happiness is Fish shaped (it used to be woman shaped but the wife is getting on a bit now)

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