Rememberances

Terry Aramian 1944-2023

In a message received from John Fynmore... Terry Aramian Passed - April 6, 2023Guys, I just heard from Gary Steinkamp that Terry passed this morning at 11:30. He had recently been...
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Dr. Greg Lyne

JAN 13, 2022 — Some sad news…below is the text of a message that was posted to the BQPA FB page. I just received this note from Jim Bagby, Baritone of the 1986...
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Remembering Fraser Brown

Gordon Fraser Brown 4/16/1944 – 12/17/2020 As you know, music was Fraser’s life’s passion. He began singing in the Toronto Boys Choir at age 6 where he made his debut on...
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Remembering Joseph "Joe" A....

Joseph A. Salz, age 90, known far and wide for his good humor and his pure singing voice, passed away Oct. 25, in Gilbert, Arizona. Joe was a loving husband...
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In Memoriam 2018

Join us as we honor our FWD brothers in song who joined the Chapter Eternal in 2018. Peter Miller William Lemley James Herrington Ralph Musalo Donald Bachman David Laubscher Andrew Waits...
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Bill Johnson celebration of...

Long-time barbershopper Bill Johnson passed away peacefully on May 16, 2018. He enjoyed his long life, and filled it with love for his family, and of course, his love for...
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Dave Zorn 1944-2018

Long-time barbershopper, author, and award winning CBS Radio journalist Dave Zorn has joined the Chapter Eternal. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, September 29 in Phoenix.   David Richard Zorn...
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Milt Christensen 1932 - 2018

Milt Christensen, lead of the 1972 Gold Medal Quartet Champion Golden Staters has passed. Milt died on Wednesday July 18, 2018. Many will remember him and his lyrical voice on such...
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Former FWD President Carl...

RENO, Nev., May 7 - Carleton Richard (Carl) Truman, former FWD President and 48-year member of the Reno and Las Vegas chapters, was born on June 3, 1923 in Detroit,...
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In Memoriam 2017

Join us as we honor our FWD brothers in song who joined the Chapter Eternal in 2017. Dean Hunt James Campbell Garth Wilson Raymond Bizzigotti Paul Kelley William Legg William Johnson...
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Conrad (Connie) Keil

Conrad (Connie) Keil, Tucson Chapter member, coach, and mentor passed away Tuesday, May 30. He had been struggling with cardiac issues and advanced dementia. Connie was a 50-year barbershopper, singer in...
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Don Gubbins

JUNE 3, 2017 — It is with great regret that we need to inform the district of the passing of Past District President Donald Gubbins. Don was also the lead in...
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Jack Raymond Story

Jack Raymond Story, who passed away on January 2, 2017 at the age of 82, was truly a "Music Man." Jack loved barbershop singing, playing tenor saxophone and other reed...
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In Memoriam 2016

Join us as we honor our FWD brothers in song who joined the Chapter Eternal in 2016. Barrie BestNorman BooneEmmett BossingLynn BrittanRobert ClarkJack EdwardsEdward GraffSpencer GravesBill HendersonJames HolderBill JacksonJohn JohansenRussell Le...
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Lynn Arthur “Britt”...

Lynn Arthur "Britt" Brittan joined the Chapter Eternal on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Sebastopol, Calif. Britt was the Far Western District President in 1970-1971, International Board Member from 1972 to...
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Deane Scoville

We are sad to announce the passing of FWD Hall Of Fame member and past District President Deane Scoville. Deane has been a fixture in the FWD for decades, and...
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Remembering Doug Maddox

FRESNO, CA (October 11, 2015) — On Friday evening, Nick Papageorge presented a golden broom, in memory of Doug Maddox, that will be present at all future District Contests, and used...
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Paul Silva

Paul Steven Silva was born in Cambridge, Mass. to Juvenal and Wilhelmina da Silva. He died in San Luis Obispo at the age of 79. After high school, he joined the...
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Doug Maddox

The Far Western District and the BHS have lost an icon. Doug Maddox, a fixture in both District and Society event production for decades and a show tech genius, has...
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Jean Salz

Jean Salz, 84, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2014, surrounded by her husband, family and friends. Jean was the wife of long-time barbershopper, Joe Salz, lead...
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Bob Calderwood

In a message from Mark Sheldon ... I have the sad duty to let you know that our fellow barbershopper Bob Calderwood passed away Tuesday night, March 18, 2014. My understanding...
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Jerry Fairchild

From Steve Goebel: It is with a heavy heart I report the loss of my dear friend, and Father-in-Law, Jerry Fairchild. Jerry passed in his sleep, quietly and peacefully at around...
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Floyd Thaller

Floyd Thaller was a long time member of the Whittier Chapter and held several offices including President. He was Far Western District Secretary for seven years. In his professional career...
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Jerry Orloff

Jerry Orloff, an internationally known barbershop quartet singer and teacher, passed away at his home in Aptos on October 25 after a lengthy struggle with vascular dementia. He was 82....
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