My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died - Discussion
My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Daniel M Ingram, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 19:18
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My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 3274 Liittymispäivä: 20.4.2009 Viimeisimmät viestit
My stepson, Ian, creator of the now iconic MCTB1/2 covers (and the original cover of the rare real first edition, the local 50-copy print version made long ago), died on Friday, apparently in his sleep, cause unknown.
He had had coronavirus in March and got moderately sick but not hospitalized, then got better, then recently had bad "cold" symptoms, got a fever as early as last Wednesday, but apparently was in pretty good spirits at least a few hours before his death, according to some who texted with him. The coroner thinks he passed peacefully in his sleep. Autopsy results are pending.
I have spent the last few days going through his stuff, and now understand something of the fatigue that people report who have had to do it for their family members and friends. It is a bit like wading through cold syrup.
Hip tip of the week: if you don't have a will, make one. If you don't have a list of what people who come after you should do, whom they should call, where your key passwords are, how you would want your body disposed of, what accounts you hold, etc., make one and put it somewhere safe that those who would take care of things would know where it is. Yes, I know, nobody likes to do this, but someone will thank you, as we will all die, and someone will have to do this for us all.
Not typically one to plug products, but a cool book you can use that I own a copy of and have used as a template for my own work in this regard and recommend you do something like: https://www.amazon.com/Important-Information-Belongings-Business-Affairs/dp/1441317996
It makes it pretty easy as these things go.
Momento Mori, and make good use of the time you have.
Best wishes,
Daniel
He had had coronavirus in March and got moderately sick but not hospitalized, then got better, then recently had bad "cold" symptoms, got a fever as early as last Wednesday, but apparently was in pretty good spirits at least a few hours before his death, according to some who texted with him. The coroner thinks he passed peacefully in his sleep. Autopsy results are pending.
I have spent the last few days going through his stuff, and now understand something of the fatigue that people report who have had to do it for their family members and friends. It is a bit like wading through cold syrup.
Hip tip of the week: if you don't have a will, make one. If you don't have a list of what people who come after you should do, whom they should call, where your key passwords are, how you would want your body disposed of, what accounts you hold, etc., make one and put it somewhere safe that those who would take care of things would know where it is. Yes, I know, nobody likes to do this, but someone will thank you, as we will all die, and someone will have to do this for us all.
Not typically one to plug products, but a cool book you can use that I own a copy of and have used as a template for my own work in this regard and recommend you do something like: https://www.amazon.com/Important-Information-Belongings-Business-Affairs/dp/1441317996
It makes it pretty easy as these things go.
Momento Mori, and make good use of the time you have.
Best wishes,
Daniel
Ben V, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 19:43
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 417 Liittymispäivä: 3.3.2015 Viimeisimmät viestitMilo, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 20:10
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 371 Liittymispäivä: 13.11.2018 Viimeisimmät viestitPepe ·, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 20:30
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 730 Liittymispäivä: 26.9.2018 Viimeisimmät viestitSiavash ', muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 20:17
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 1697 Liittymispäivä: 5.5.2019 Viimeisimmät viestit
So sorry for your loss Daniel.
I hope you find answer to your questions about what was the cause.
I hope you find answer to your questions about what was the cause.
Noah D, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 21:41
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 1211 Liittymispäivä: 1.9.2016 Viimeisimmät viestitBagpuss The Gnome, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 23:51
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 704 Liittymispäivä: 2.11.2011 Viimeisimmät viestit
Sorry to hear that Daniel. Must be devastating for you and your wife and everyone else that loved him.
JohnM, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 5.8.2020 23:57
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 88 Liittymispäivä: 7.1.2018 Viimeisimmät viestit
I'm so sorry to hear this, Daniel. I've been benefiting so much from your talk with Richard, whose passing while tragic at least seemed to be expected. Warmest thoughts to you and your family. xoj
Ricky Lee Nuthman, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 6.8.2020 3:12
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 246 Liittymispäivä: 12.2.2014 Viimeisimmät viestit
Daniel, so very sorry to hear about your stepson. Condolences to your family in this sad moment.
Laurel Carrington, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 6.8.2020 16:06
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 632 Liittymispäivä: 13.3.2016 Viimeisimmät viestit
My condolences, Daniel. I'll echo what you say about having some sort of will in place... do it now friends. Also send positive thoughts for his estate not being the tangled mess my late fathers was.
Aurora Schatzberg, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 6.8.2020 19:39
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 881 Liittymispäivä: 4.12.2011 Viimeisimmät viestitRob DL, muokattu 3 Vuodet sitten at 30.8.2020 14:23
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RE: My stepson, creator of MCTB iconic cover, has died
Viestejä: 36 Liittymispäivä: 31.10.2015 Viimeisimmät viestit
Best wishes Daniel and for your family too.
Good point about the will, to our responsibility here and beyond!
Good point about the will, to our responsibility here and beyond!