A spirited 93 years.

Wagoner, John Bernard (Jack) — On 21 February 2007, in Titusville Florida, USA. Aged 93 years. Loved husband, brother, father and grandfather. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia; son, Rob (Kaikoura); brother, Bob (USA);daughters, Janice, Ann, Joan and Nancy (all, USA); grandsons, Seth (Christchurch), Luke (Hokitika), and Andrew (USA); granddaughter, Sarah (Dunedin) and step-grandaughter, Susan Lynn (USA). Will be missed by by family and friends in NZ and the US. At Jack’s request, no funeral service will be held. A celebration of his life, complete with fireworks as requested, will be held in Titusville, 4th of July 2007.

Grandad had a stroke a few weeks ago and he wasn’t doing too flash after that although it did look like he might pull through somehow. For the prior 93 years of his life he was mostly healthy apart from a few minor ailments, so on average he had a pretty good run. I do so wish I’d been able to get over there to visit him (and everyone else) during the last decade. My brother was lucky, he made it last year.

Grandad’s death has knocked the wind out of my sails somewhat, and because I’m the bottleneck, Interclue’s launch will probably be delayed again, so my apologies to all. There’s also been this insane madness with my (soon to be ex) Domain Name Registrar that I’ll have a long story to tell about later.

I toasted his life with a Johnnie Walker Blue Label at Dramfest 07. I think that’s a label he’d know and approve of, despite being more of a Bourbon man himself. I tried any number of rare and interesting Single Malts as well, but not so much in a mood for talking about it. Maybe later.

My parents have been very supportive as always. Love to them and all my family at this sad time in our lives.