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Farewell

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#1 ·
Farewell

Unfortunately my father, who you know as Stefang, passed away this morning. He had terminal kidney cancer and suffered from a lot of pain towards the end, so it was a release for him. He had his family by his side and his last words were, "I've got to go."

We know how much he appreciated Lumber Jocks and that he considered many of you as his friends. We wanted to let you know of his passing and thank you on his behalf. So this is his last goodbye, or as we say in Norwegian, farvel.

Regards,
His loving son.
 
#3 ·
Me TOO…

Very SAD to hear this…

My condolences to you and Family!
Thank you for letting us know…

SAD… VERY SAD…
 
#4 ·
My Sincerest Condolences to you and yours.
He was a fine man and very talented woodworker (though he always liked to belittle his own abilities)
His gentle, good humor and ever-kind words of encouragement will be missed…
 
#7 ·
I'm so sorry for your loss Mike was a very special man and I always felt he was a great friend even though just online, his loving approach to me and the other members here will be missed so very much. My condolences to your whole family he spoke often of the woodworking projects he shared with you. We appreciate you letting us know at what has to be a very difficult time for your family.
Peace and love to your family.
Jim
 
#11 ·
So sorry to hear that. You and your family have my deepest condolence at your loss. Mike was sure a friend here on Lumberjocks!!!!!!!!

........................Jim
 
#13 ·
Hello Stefan Gs Family

I thank you for you strength in being able to post this message.
we will all miss his talent knowledge and ability assist when help was needed.

A valued contribuitor to the site.

As you say favel friend and loved family member.

from all of us here in Australia

04-10-2009 09:15 AM to 2020
 
#14 ·
Sad to hear that Mike has past away. I, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. always could asked him for help. I have followed a lot of his blogs here on LJ and will miss his contributions. My condolences to you and your family.
 
#19 ·
I want to thank you (loving son) for sharing this sad news of Mike's passing. Just yesterday I gave thought to him as I'd not heard for quite some time. We had gotten into a pattern of sending emails to each other throughout these last years … checking up on health issues, families and workshop projects.

Mike was a sweetheart of a guy who loved his family first and foremost, with projects within his workshop a most treasured pastime. I shall miss our shared interests and emails … my LumberJock buddy.

Heartfelt thoughts are with you all as you grieve such loss … Elaine
 
#22 ·
So sorry to learn of his passing. I haven't been active for several years, bit he always gave me encouragement as a young woodworker and someone who stood in awe of his craftsmanship. RIP stefang
 
#24 ·
It's a tough time saying goodbye and loosing such a dad & friend as Mike.
To the family remember the fun times, talk lots about life together.
To all the fellow LJ's, we have an endearing legacy of Mike's kindness and helpfulness here on the beaut forum.
Rest In Peace
 
#25 ·
my heart felt condolences to you and your family

mike was a great friend to many of us here
a kind and caring friend to write with over just about anything

one of mikes favorite works
was looking thru the on going posts here
and then taking them further in his own way
truly a man of the world

rest easy my friend
see you in the good bye and bye

where they have lots or room
for a bigger shop for us all to get together in
 
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