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Title: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Littlefeather on March 22, 2009, 09:18:00 AM

Gary "Pop's" Kellar
May 3, 1947-March 22, 2009

Pop's died peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a friend to all Tradgangers who ever crossed his path. He'll be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Pop's!

If anyone has a pic or two please post them. Thanks, CK

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Post by: Kevin L. on March 22, 2009, 09:19:00 AM

I never met him, but we all feel the loss. You're in our prayers.

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Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on March 22, 2009, 09:27:00 AM

Curtis,

You and you family have my deepest condolences. I still laugh a little when I remember that night Charlie, you, Gary and I spent bowfishing. He was a good man. Spending those few hours on the boat with him was something I won't soon forget.

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Post by: wingnut on March 22, 2009, 09:30:00 AM

Dang Curtis!!

When I saw the thread this past week, I just knew what had happened. I remember being with you the day you found out cancer was upon him.

Your dad will be missed in our little community of trad bowhunters.

Mike

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Post by: Guru on March 22, 2009, 09:40:00 AM

I'm so sorry bud....sad to think I'll never get to shake his hand now.....luv ya bro

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Post by: daveycrockett on March 22, 2009, 09:43:00 AM

Never had the pleasure of meeting you or your Dad. My prayers go out to you and your family.

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Post by: Herdbull on March 22, 2009, 09:47:00 AM

Curtis- You and your family are in my prayers. I lost my wife Paula to cancer last Sunday. Mike

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Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 22, 2009, 09:50:00 AM

Prayers Sent!! Sorry to you and your family for your lose!! Shawn

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Post by: Doug Campbell on March 22, 2009, 09:55:00 AM

Prayers from Montana Buddy...

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Post by: Tim Fishell on March 22, 2009, 10:00:00 AM

Curtis, you and your family will be in our prayers. I have heard lots of great stories about Pop's although I never met him. I know he had many great friends on this site and will be sorely missed by many!!

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Post by: Lefty on March 22, 2009, 10:01:00 AM

Prayers from Iowa. Sorry for your loss.

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Post by: owlbait on March 22, 2009, 10:12:00 AM

My thoughts and prayers for you and yours Curtis. Cancer takes so many away to soon.
Mike Gerard

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Post by: Randy Morin on March 22, 2009, 10:13:00 AM

Curtis, I've been reading about the quality of guy and father your Dad was for years on this site. If I was in a diff't place in my life it would have been an honor to share a camp with you both. Prayers sent from MT. I am sorry for your familys loss.

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Post by: vermonster13 on March 22, 2009, 10:13:00 AM

Prayers sent and condolences. I've always enjoyed your father's posts, he'll be greatly missed by many.

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Post by: hogdancer on March 22, 2009, 10:18:00 AM

He's in my prayers ! you too Curtis !
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Post by: razorsharptokill on March 22, 2009, 10:19:00 AM

My condolences to you and your family.

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Post by: Widowbender on March 22, 2009, 10:21:00 AM

Prayers from North Carolina. Very sorry Curtis...

David

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Post by: david_lewis93 on March 22, 2009, 10:26:00 AM

I am with you ,lost my Dad to heart condition 10 yrs back,, still miss him..My heart and prayers go with you,, Pops in a better place now......
David

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Post by: Missouri Sherpa on March 22, 2009, 10:27:00 AM

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/nucduke/pops.jpg)

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Pops will be missed by many and that is evidence of a life well spent. I would like to convey my sympathies and condolences to the Kellar family even though I always feel at a loss for the right words at these times. I lost my father several years ago, very suddenly, and even though I had just seen him two weeks before I felt cheated out of saying goodbye and seems as though there is unfinished business there still. Keep your goodbyes current with anyone you care about. Curtis, I am glad you had some time to come to grips with Pop's imminent passing to prepare for this day.

Regards, John Berger

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Post by: Nakohe on March 22, 2009, 10:32:00 AM

Curtis,

As stated earlier, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss. As I said I lost mine in 1981. Still miss him.

Donald

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Post by: Huntrdfk on March 22, 2009, 10:33:00 AM

Prayers and condolences to you and your family Curtis. Like many here, I have followed you and your Dad on many adventures through this site, you are blessed to have shared so much with your father.

I am sorry for your loss.

David

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Post by: DBerrard on March 22, 2009, 10:34:00 AM

My condolences to the family.

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Post by: Bjorn on March 22, 2009, 10:39:00 AM

Prayers and condolences from California Curtis!
Never had the pleasure of meeting the man from the sound of things he was special and made a difference.

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Post by: Roughcountry on March 22, 2009, 10:44:00 AM

Sure sorry to hear this CK. Reading of your hunts with your Dad and knowing you I felt like I'd almost visited with him in person. Wished I could have shared a camp and shook his hand.

I've got you both in my thought & prayers. Robin

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Post by: Focusource on March 22, 2009, 10:50:00 AM

Curtis, I wish you peace during this difficult time. Your family will be in my thoughts.

Jeff

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Post by: Arrowslinger on March 22, 2009, 10:52:00 AM

Curtis prayers sent.

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Post by: Whip on March 22, 2009, 10:54:00 AM

Curtis, as you know, you and Pop's have been in my mind constantly, and still will be. Of all the people I have meet throught the Sweats, your Dad was one of all time favorites and will be missed greatly.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing from this world, but I do very much look forward sharing another fire with him again in the next.
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Post by: coaltroll on March 22, 2009, 10:59:00 AM

My prayers are with you, so sorry for your loss.

Tim

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Post by: ishiwannabe on March 22, 2009, 11:07:00 AM

Very sorry for your loss, but happy he lived well and was loved so much. Prayers sent.

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Post by: ron w on March 22, 2009, 11:09:00 AM

My thoughts are with you and your family....ron w

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Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 22, 2009, 11:14:00 AM

Curtis , know you and your family, are in my prayers, lost my Dad to Cancer in September.God bless you all. Mark#78

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Post by: BRITTMAN on March 22, 2009, 11:26:00 AM

Said a prayer for you and your family , your father will be missed .

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Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 22, 2009, 11:48:00 AM

You know how I feel brother. :(

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Post by: Stone Knife on March 22, 2009, 11:48:00 AM

Curtis, my deepest sympathy, it is very difficult to lose a loved one especially when their one of your closest hunting partners, I lost my father in law three years ago and my hunting seasons have not been the same since. You will learn to live with the changes and hold on to the memories of good times.

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Post by: Over&Under on March 22, 2009, 11:50:00 AM

I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but no doubt it would have just that, a pleasure. My thoughts go out to you and yours Curtis.

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Post by: Jwilliam on March 22, 2009, 11:51:00 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Bill

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Post by: Emmons on March 22, 2009, 12:08:00 PM

M sympathies, condolences, and prayers for you and you family.

James

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Post by: Mark Baker on March 22, 2009, 12:33:00 PM

So sorry to hear about your Dad, Curtis....our prayers are sent your way.

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Post by: frassettor on March 22, 2009, 12:37:00 PM

Prayers sent Brother. God Bless you and your family in your time of need.

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Post by: NightHawk on March 22, 2009, 12:42:00 PM

Sorry for your loss..prayers sent from Indiana

God Bless

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Post by: sgrogg on March 22, 2009, 12:46:00 PM

Sorry for your loss. Both of you and your family are in my prayers.

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Post by: George D. Stout on March 22, 2009, 12:50:00 PM

Prayers for you and family Curtis from our home.

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Post by: TimDougan on March 22, 2009, 12:52:00 PM

Sorry for your loss prayers sent. TD.

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Post by: robtattoo on March 22, 2009, 12:56:00 PM

A finer Gentleman never trod the soil of Texas.

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My personal favorite & the memory I'll always have.....

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See you later Pops.

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Post by: Bonebuster on March 22, 2009, 12:56:00 PM

Sorry for your loss.

It`s obvious what kind of guy he was.

Prayers sent your way.

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Post by: GRAYBEARD on March 22, 2009, 12:56:00 PM

PLEASE ADD MY CONDOLENCES TO THE LONG LIST. NEVER MET YOU OR HIM BUT HE SOUNDS LIKE A FINE MAN. LOSING MY DAD WAS LIKE LOSING AN ANCHOR IN MY LIFE, I PRAY YOU FIND PEACE.

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Post by: Drew on March 22, 2009, 01:05:00 PM

Curtis prayers to you and your family...I always enjoyed reading about your dad.

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Post by: Duckbutt on March 22, 2009, 01:15:00 PM

Agree with Drew. Feel like I'll know him already when I get to meet him on the other side. Prayers up for you Littlefeather.

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Post by: Chris Surtees on March 22, 2009, 01:22:00 PM

Sorry for your families loss...all of you will be in my prayers.

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Post by: pdk25 on March 22, 2009, 01:36:00 PM

Sorry for your loss. I hope that your sorrow runs a short course and all that remains after is fond memories.

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Post by: hormoan on March 22, 2009, 01:36:00 PM

I only had the pleasure of spending a couple weeks time with Gary. But those memories will last a life time. And be so fondly remembered, until we meet again Gary. God speed, and leave a light on for me buddy. :campfire:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Curtis and your family.

Brent & Connie

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Post by: Son of Texas on March 22, 2009, 01:49:00 PM

I met Pop last year at Sweat, he made me feel like I was a part of his family, he walked up to me introduced him shelf shook my hand then gave me Texas hug and said welcome to Sweat. He really made me feel special. I killed my first big game at that hunt ( a pig ) he made me feel like a Movie Star. Pop you will be missed! Rest in Peace! Curtis you and your family will be in my prayers.

In Christian Love Robert Holloway

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Post by: bow loving man on March 22, 2009, 01:52:00 PM

Curtis, I lift you and your family in prayer...may you continue to carry on the legacy of Pops Kellar in your life and with all those you share the future fires with...Blessing, Barry

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Post by: CheapShot on March 22, 2009, 01:58:00 PM

Curtis, Never had the pleasure of meeting your father. Judging by all the responses here he must have been a heck of a friend and father. Our prayers and condolences to you and your family.

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Post by: IB on March 22, 2009, 02:06:00 PM

(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/vance/Gary_E.jpg)

Ya WON the Battle of Life ole friend (SIR) :wavey:

Ya done us all PROUD Curtis......Love ya ....vb

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Post by: Harmless on March 22, 2009, 02:09:00 PM

Curtis, sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

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Post by: Irish on March 22, 2009, 02:18:00 PM

Vance, that pictures says it all. We knew it was coming, but that does not make easier when the time gets here. Happy trails Mr Kellar, happy trails.

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Post by: hunt it on March 22, 2009, 02:20:00 PM

Sorry Bud. It was always a pleasure to roll into camp and see that big smile. We will all miss Pop's dearly. Till we meet again Pop's.

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Post by: Walt Francis on March 22, 2009, 02:23:00 PM

Curits,
Our prayers and condolences to you and our family. Pops will be missed by those of us who had the pleasure of sharing a camp with him. I have some good pictures and will try and find the disk and post them later.

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Post by: Bakes168 on March 22, 2009, 02:26:00 PM

I wish I could have met him, he sounds like quite a guy.
My prayers are with him, his family and friends.

Zack

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Post by: CJ Pearson on March 22, 2009, 02:34:00 PM

Curtis, sorry to hear about your loss. We're praying for you brother.

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Post by: paleFace on March 22, 2009, 02:57:00 PM

Curtis, sorry to hear about your Pop's. I imagine he is probably hanging out with Fred and few others about now telling tall tails of past hunts. :campfire: God bless him and your family....

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Post by: Bill Kissner on March 22, 2009, 02:57:00 PM

Sorry to hear this Curtis. I never met your dad but know from reading about him he was a very special man.

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Post by: Jack Denbow on March 22, 2009, 03:37:00 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss Curtis. Your family will be in my prayers.
Jack

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Post by: Izzy on March 22, 2009, 04:46:00 PM

Sorry for your loss Curtis but Ill bet youve got some fond memories to get you through the rough times.May he rest peacefully and may your family find comfort.

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Post by: gregg dudley on March 22, 2009, 04:50:00 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Curtis.

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Post by: chrisg on March 22, 2009, 05:08:00 PM

Hi Curtis so sorry, from what I read your Dad was one of the originals. Thinking of you and your family
chrisg

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Post by: Littlefeather on March 22, 2009, 05:13:00 PM

Thanks You all! CK

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Post by: DesertDude on March 22, 2009, 05:13:00 PM

Sorry for your loss Curtis. You are in my prayers.

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Post by: rastaman on March 22, 2009, 06:19:00 PM

I've never met you or your Pop except thru cyberspace & the stories you have allowed us to share. Prayers and positive thoughts sent to you and your family from south georgia...

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Post by: Bowhunter4life on March 22, 2009, 06:48:00 PM

Curtis,

I've never had the pleasure of meeting either of you, but my I'm truely sorry for your loss and you will both be in my prayers.

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Post by: rabbitman on March 22, 2009, 06:51:00 PM

Curtis...So sorry for your loss...prayers to you and your family.

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Post by: stykshooter on March 22, 2009, 06:59:00 PM

Prayers and condolences to you and your family Curtis.

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Post by: herb haines on March 22, 2009, 07:00:00 PM

Curtis you and yours have been in my thought for the last couple weeks since i heard you had brought him home .so sorry for your loss ,wished i had had the pleasure of meeting him -- your friend always -- Herb

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Post by: bill langer on March 22, 2009, 07:03:00 PM

God bless you and your family Curtis.

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Post by: Dave Bulla on March 22, 2009, 08:02:00 PM

So sorry to hear about your loss Curtis. I never met your Dad but if he's the guy responsible for teaching you how to act, well, I'm certain he was a good'un.

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Post by: Danny Rowan on March 22, 2009, 08:23:00 PM

My heart and prayers go out to you my friend. Sorry I never met your father, but he was known and loved by all here through his posts. May God hold him in His arms in heaven for now he is whole and free of the ills of this world.

Danny

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Post by: fatman on March 22, 2009, 08:33:00 PM

Prayers for faith and strength, and condolences for your loss.

Kevin
:campfire: :pray:

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Post by: Terry Green on March 22, 2009, 08:37:00 PM

I posted this in the Sweat forum....now I'll share it here....

My all time favorite 'Camp Memory' was from the TX Sweat 2007 hunt. Tom Phillips and I had hunted together and taken a double on Angoras the first morning, and we were a couple of miles from the truck. It was hot, and I said something to Tom about how hot we'd be when we got back...and he replied "The beverages will just be that much colder"

When we got back to camp there wasn't anyone around as I unloaded my angora in front of the cabin I was staying in. I was down on one knee looking over my goat with sweat pouring off me when I heard out of the blue Gary Kellar say "Here ya go Sir"!....and I looked up to see Gary holding out a Tecate with a lime sticking out the top.

Tom was right, that Tecate was 32.1 degrees let me tell ya.

Guys N Gals...THAT was Mr Gary. Always right there with hospitality at hand.

Thanks for the memorys Mr Gary.... :campfire:

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Post by: Terry Green on March 22, 2009, 08:47:00 PM

Curtis...prayers sent for you and your family.

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Post by: Ray Hammond on March 22, 2009, 08:51:00 PM

Curtis,
Very sad news indeed. So sorry- you and your family are in my prayers.

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Post by: Big Ed on March 22, 2009, 08:52:00 PM

Prayers sent,condolences to you and your family. Big Ed

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Post by: RC on March 22, 2009, 09:01:00 PM

Sorry for your loss Curtis. Prayers sent.RC

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Post by: Killdeer on March 22, 2009, 09:26:00 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your father, Curtis. I sure enjoyed reading his posts, and seeing the spirit behind his words.

Killdeer

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Post by: kennym on March 22, 2009, 09:37:00 PM

So so sorry to hear this Curtis. I'm thinkin of ya. Kenny

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Post by: Missouri CK on March 22, 2009, 09:42:00 PM

Curtis,

I know your father will be missed. He always made people feel welcome. My thoughts are with you.

Chris

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Post by: tradtusker on March 22, 2009, 09:43:00 PM

we love ya Pops, keep your nose in the wind and your eyes on the skyline.

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Post by: ksbowman on March 22, 2009, 10:20:00 PM

Curtis, I never met your dad but, only read his postings. From reading them he seemed to be a very good man.Considering he raised you and gave you the values you have I know he was. May the good lord hold him,welcome him home and get you thru this difficult time. Good luck my friend, Ben

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Post by: Tom Phillips on March 22, 2009, 10:53:00 PM

Curtis,
Your dad made the world a better place and he passed the torch to you and a smile will always be brought to the face of those of us who got to spend time with him.

Peace be with you Gary.

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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on March 22, 2009, 11:00:00 PM

Condolences to you and your family..bhfp

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Post by: Matty on March 22, 2009, 11:16:00 PM

Hey Curt,
Sorry Brother..

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Post by: Joel Darnell on March 22, 2009, 11:35:00 PM

Condolences,thoughts and prayers from my family to yours.

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Post by: Ben Maher on March 22, 2009, 11:42:00 PM

prayers sent. my thoughts are with you.....

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Post by: Jerry Wald on March 23, 2009, 12:15:00 AM

Sory to hear about your loss. You will miss him lots.

Jer Bear

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Post by: kasey on March 23, 2009, 12:18:00 AM

prayers sent

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Post by: Ray_G on March 23, 2009, 01:19:00 AM

Curtis,

My condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Ray

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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on March 23, 2009, 02:33:00 AM

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Post by: Leland on March 23, 2009, 05:53:00 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Leland

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Post by: madness522 on March 23, 2009, 06:29:00 AM

Sorry brother Curtis. Prayers from NC sent!!

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Post by: leatherneck on March 23, 2009, 06:36:00 AM

Prayers sent from Ohio.

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Post by: 4runr on March 23, 2009, 06:57:00 AM

My condolences Curtis. Praying for comfort to you and your family.

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Post by: champ38 on March 23, 2009, 06:58:00 AM

So sorry for your loss Curtis..My prayers are with you my friend.

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Post by: Irish Archer on March 23, 2009, 07:00:00 AM

Sorry for your loss Curt.

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Post by: just_a_hunter on March 23, 2009, 09:03:00 AM

Curt,

I have no words. Only my support and prayers.

I never met the man, but can tell from his smile, I would have been a better person if I had.

May he forever hear the sound of a twinkling star, smell a flower bloom in the early spring, and taste the shade of a tall Texas tree.

Love ya,

Todd

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Post by: BMN on March 23, 2009, 09:32:00 AM

My prayers are with you and your family.

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Post by: Jim Jackson on March 23, 2009, 09:48:00 AM

Curtis,

I only met your Pop once, but he left a lasting impression. Great listener, even better story teller. I saw a man that was living his life to the fullest and thrilled to be spending quality time with friends around the campfire. Most of all Curtis, it was easy for us all to see how proud he was of you. Watching the two of you together videoing hunts, and shooting the bull around camp is one of my fondest memories of that hunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Curtis...

Andrew

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Post by: fxe on March 23, 2009, 09:53:00 AM

Prayers sent for you and your family.

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Post by: Tique on March 23, 2009, 10:41:00 AM

Curtis, prayers sent for you and your family. Pop's was a "special" friend to many; we'll all miss him.

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Post by: Pruski2 on March 23, 2009, 10:41:00 AM

Prayers for you and your family. Lost my dad 4 years ago (cancer). Pru

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Post by: wtpops on March 23, 2009, 10:49:00 AM

Prayers for your family.

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Post by: LEOPARD on March 23, 2009, 10:56:00 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss, Curtis! My prayers and condolences for you and your family!
Andy spoke very highly of your dad, and I'm very sad that I never got to meet him!

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Post by: MI_Bowhunter on March 23, 2009, 12:44:00 PM

Curtis, sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers sent.

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Post by: Caddo on March 23, 2009, 01:27:00 PM

I've had the pleasure of knowing Pops for the last couple of years and will always cherish our little talks we had at the Sweats.

This is not only a loss for the Traditional Archery community, but humanity. Gary was a heck of guy!

Curtis, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

I think I just need to go have a cold Tecate, Here's to ya Pops!

LD

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Mike Yancey on March 23, 2009, 03:58:00 PM

Curtis,
I am thinking of you and am sorry to hear of this for you.
Mike

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Bard1 on March 23, 2009, 04:23:00 PM

Curtis,
I am sorry I just saw this tdoay. I am truly sorry for your loss. In my parts there is a saying that goes: The cattle die, your relatives die, and you to will one day die, but a mans reputation and honor live on forever. Judging from the responses here, he was a great man of honor and will live on forever. So I will raise a toast in his honor as well, though I did not meet him in this life.
D-

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Ron LaClair on March 23, 2009, 04:40:00 PM

Curtis, I lost both of my parents to cancer. My Dad was only 53 when it took him so the time I had with him as an adult was limited. I have many memorys of hunting with him when I was young but not nearly as many as I would like to have had when I was older.

My Dad wasn't a bow hunter but he was very proud of my shooting and used to brag to his gun hunting friends about me.

Cherish the memories you have, they will sustain you until you meet again. God be with you in your time of grief.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Yellow Owl on March 23, 2009, 04:47:00 PM

Sorry for your loss Curtis.

Kris

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 23, 2009, 05:16:00 PM

My Wife & I send Our Prayers

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Pat B. on March 23, 2009, 05:25:00 PM

Lost my Dad in 2005.. I know the pain you must feel..

Prayers sent to you and yours.

Pat B.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Whip on March 23, 2009, 06:13:00 PM

Here are a couple of pictures from Dave Lyon (homerdave) on a fishing trip with his son and Pop's last February. He asked me to help post them here.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/HPIM0308.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/HPIM0302.jpg)

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: LUCKY MAN on March 23, 2009, 06:46:00 PM

Prayers are in the wind !

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: katie on March 23, 2009, 07:38:00 PM

This stuff is never easy. Cancer sucks! You are a very blessed man to have a father like you had. We lost our Mom to breast cancer at 50 years-old last year. It is still hard. We just concentrate on living a life to honor her. She left a high mark for us to hit each day. From what I've read, your Dad was the same way. Will be praying for you and your family.
Katie

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Forester on March 23, 2009, 07:53:00 PM

Prayers and condolences for you and your family C.K.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: pseman on March 23, 2009, 11:18:00 PM

Prayers and condolences from Alabama. I am sorry for you loss.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: tippit on March 24, 2009, 07:20:00 AM

Curtis
Pops was the kind of man that became a friend just upon meeting him. I certain enjoyed the few moments we had together one-on-one...fishing, walking, talking about family. He was so proud of you and your accomplishments. Peace to you and your family

We were both born the same year...kind of added an extra bond to what we had seen in those years. Gary save a place at the campfire...Doc

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: JC on March 24, 2009, 08:14:00 AM

Finally able to face this thread: Pops will be painfully missed; I will miss our frequent conversations and his ever cheerful "Reverend doctor Coots!" greeting till I go to meet him.

Every time I have a dressed Tecate, I'll smile and think of you Pops. We'll thump some rabbits again someday...and I hear the fishing is good on the river Jordan.

Love you Curtis, we are praying for you, Miss Lulu and all those touched by his memory.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Marvin M. on March 24, 2009, 08:16:00 AM

Curtis,

I didn't know you dad any way but through the stories posted here. I'm sorry for your loss.

Marvin

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: DW on March 24, 2009, 08:44:00 AM

Curtis, Skyler and I never met your Dad but some of my best friends did and they thought the world of him. Hang in there and prayers sent. Don and Skyler Wilson

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Shaun on March 24, 2009, 09:34:00 AM

I felt a "great disturbance in the Force" with Gary's passing to the big campfire. His was a life well lived.

Stump shooting with friends

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/TXS08081.jpg)

A big part of many fond memories

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/TXS08229.jpg)

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Littlefeather on March 24, 2009, 10:30:00 AM

Thanks again to all who've posted. The prayers and great stories have been well received. The photo's of the great times we've all had with Dad have brought a big smile to my face. Thanks! CK

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 24, 2009, 10:39:00 AM

:campfire:

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Shaun on March 24, 2009, 11:37:00 AM

One of my favorite stories told to me by Gary was about a turkey hunt. He and some pals had spotted a roost site for a flock of Thanksgiving dinners. They talked it over and had several adult beverages as the plan came together. At dusk they attacked with shotguns from all sides. Gary said he knocked one down but it ran off wounded with him in chase. He ran out of shells during the running battle and moved in for the hand to hand finish. The big tom turned on him and the fight was on. Gary said he ended up in the fetal position with his arms protecting his head as the victorious tom strutted off leaving him beaten and bruised.

Not a big man physically, but humility and heart of extra large. Texas will seem smaller without him.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: BobW on March 24, 2009, 01:30:00 PM

There is little I can say except I am sorry for your loss. Just keep in mind, as the sun shines on you each day, its "Pops" smiling down on you. Peace to you and you family. Though I never have, it sounds like I would have been a better person from meeting him.

BobW

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Homebru on March 24, 2009, 10:13:00 PM

My deepest sympathies to you and yours, Curtis.
homebru

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Fritz on March 25, 2009, 12:39:00 AM

Did not know the man, sounds like it was my loss. Blessings upon you and your family at this time. Really love what JC said in his post.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on March 25, 2009, 06:19:00 AM

Now, one of my great regrets in life, never having met Mr. Keller. I put off my St Judes hunt w/Curtis and now it will be lessened by Mr. Keller's absence.
My deepest condolences.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Jeremy on March 25, 2009, 08:10:00 AM

You have my deepest sympathies CK.
I only talked to Pops once and regret not being able to shake hands and share a campfire with him.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Mike/MO on March 25, 2009, 05:22:00 PM

Just wanted to send my sympathy and prayers to the Kellar family. Memories are what keeps our spirit alive and judging by the response here your father will not soon be forgotten.

Mike

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: kctreeman on March 25, 2009, 10:08:00 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss Curtis. Tough times, I know. Your Dad was an inspiration to me since meeting you guys a couple of years ago. He will be long remembered.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: BlacktailBowhunter on March 25, 2009, 10:29:00 PM

Wow, this is a very touching thread.

I didn't know him, but I definately get a sense of how good of a person he was.

I lost my dad 5 years ago March 11.

Curtis, you have my deepest condolences.

Paul

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Autumnarcher on March 25, 2009, 11:23:00 PM

Prayers are with you. My Dad passed in his sleep in November, also after a long battle with cancer.

Your Dad will live on in your heart with many fond memories,and blessings.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Jason Lester on March 25, 2009, 11:36:00 PM

Curtis,

Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: Joe D on May 20, 2009, 10:02:00 PM

Hey Curtis....sorry to hear about your Pop. :(

I spent some good times with, Gary "Don't call me Mr Kellar" Kellar. I remember sneaking around a tank in the dark all night with Pops, shooting frogs while he was holding a flashlight and filling a burlap bag full of good eats. We also spent some time trying to film a Javelina kill with no success but I can still recall the great conversation we had. Hope your family is well and we will keep you in our prayers. Take care!

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: GRINCH on May 21, 2009, 01:05:00 AM

Curtis,so sorry for your loss,as with my own Fathers passing it was hard but I know he's still with me as I'm sure Pops is still with you,prayers sent from alabama.

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: bayoulongbowman on May 21, 2009, 10:13:00 AM

Curtis , its been a few months since I loss my pop too, I prayer for you and your Dad...I feel ya buddy...I celebrate my pops life...Mark #78..God give us cure for cancer..Amen

Title: Re: Gary "Pop's" Kellar RIP
Post by: redfish on May 21, 2009, 08:15:00 PM

Sounds like this man left a lot of good memories with people here. I reckon that is what we're here for. I look forward to meeting him when it is my turn.

Trad Gang

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