Lena Bailey Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 With a heavy heart I am writing to tell of the death of our longtime friend Stu. He passed away early this morning after a long and brave fight against cancer. He will be remembered as one of the true lovers of our sport and our dogs. He was a keen competitor and was known as a handler that got the competition out of the tent. Please think of his family during this hard time. They have asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to : Humane Society/SPCA Nelson County To Benefit Home Adoption Center 29 Stage Bridge Rd Lovingston, VA 22949 Lena Bailey 3765 Findlay Gap Dr Shipman, VA 22971 434-263-5550 Lena@nathhorst.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Thank you for letting us know. I didn't know Stu but only met him when I went to watch his wonderful Seclusival Sheepdog Trial several years ago. He was a very gracious host and put on a fabulous trial. That'll do, Stu... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Oh, no. Not surprising, but still very saddening. Another great gone. Thank you for passing on the news, Lena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Stu will be greatly missed. His pain and suffering have been eased and he is now working dogs with the best shepherd there is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest herbertholmes Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I am sad to hear of Stu's passing. I will always remember his colorful sports coats at the trials, as well as his cool, very sensical response to adversity in all situations. One of the things I think alot of people overlook is Dr. Ligon's record of making the final day at the national finals. With the exception of Alasdair Macrae, I believe Stu ran on sunday at the finals more consecutive years than any other of our members in the history of the USBCHA. He was a good dog man. Herbert Holmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Stu was a good friend and a good competitor. We'll all miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn T Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I will always remember how positively Stu looked at things. I spent an entertaining afternoon in his and Barbara's fifth wheel in Oklahoma with them, tipping a bottle of champagne, having a tornado party. We could see the funnel clouds in the near distance, but were stuck in the mud, and had no way to get the dogs or rigs out, so we decided to make the best of it. Maybe not the brightest thing to do, but it was an example of his positive attitude. He will be missed. I am so glad I got to spend a couple of hours in his company last fall at the Seclusival trial. It had been years since I had last seen him, and it was great to talk to him again. Marilyn Terpstra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipedream Farm Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Renee and I were sadden to hear this news. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 This is so sad. Stu is in a better place, but those of us who knew him will surely miss him here. The last time I saw him was also at Seclusival, when he very kindly met me at the clinic to examine Lark and Twist. He kept such a positive attitude, even in the face of adversity, and that's something we can all learn from (which would make a very nice legacy). J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Very sad news indeed, I'm very sorry to hear it. I did not know him, but I almost felt like I did through the stories of others. Thank you for passing this along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson and Donna Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Our sincere condolences to the Ligon family. Carson and Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucknjill Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Good bye Uncle Stu, I will miss you....my best to Rainey, Gordon, Jessica and Stu's other children, family and friends..he will be greatly missed. Sam Furman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoofly Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Christine asked me to post this nice picture she took of Stu. It just seems weird that he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Thanks Robin and Christine. What a nice picture to remember him by. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I'm so sorry that Stu is gone. I have such great memories of the old Seclusival trial. Stu was a wonderful host and always had time to listen. I remember the year he bought the huge tent with the dual purpose. It was home for the rig most of the time, but I think the main reason he bought it was to use as the handlers tent at the trial. Besides being a tough competator and great dog handler, Stu was a truly good person. Jeanne Weaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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