A Pioneer Passes
I just learned by email that Jack Speer died overnight.
Jack was a member of First Fandom - the pioneers! - a mainstay of the Albuquerque Science Fiction Society, and a friend. He and his wife Ruth, who survives him, played gracious hosts to many a pleasant pre-Bubonicon party.
Sad news. Fandom in general and our Albuquerque fannish family are diminished. Jack is missed.
My condolences to Ruth and the children.
(I note that his death is already mentioned in his Wikipedia entry, linked to above.)
Tags: ASFS, Death, First Fandom
June 30th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Greetings,
Yes, I updated Jack’s wikipedia entry. I try to keep on top of things.
I will wait a week before I interview Ruth for information to expand Jack’s stub entry into a full-fledged article. Duke suggested that I coordinate with Pat. However, Pat might want to do this herself. This was so sudden that there is no real plan.
Jack will be missed.