John Wood

[Maple Al]

Those of you who were at Telluride may know that our very good friend and camp mate John Wood had a very severe medical problem while at the festival that required him to be airlifted to St Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction early Sunday morning. Earlier this evening John passed away. I want to thank all those who gave us kind words of support, offers of help, and all the warm hugs. Up until this happening I thought that this was one of my best Telluride's ever and I think that John would have said the same. He loved all the great music on the main stage as well as doing nightgrass for Yonder, Leftover Salmon and Del's 75th. And he was still ready for all night campground picks on his banjo. And even if you didn't know him you had to have heard him yell louder than anyone else could, Fesssstivalllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!! This Tuesday evening at 6 PM we are meeting at Oscar Blues in Lyons to celebrate John's life at the weekly pick that John loved to be part of, come join us if you can. Other memorials are also being planned for later this year.
R.I.P. John 7/19/1964 - 6/23/2014

[LucyJune]

Not knowing John closely,  but enjoying his music and enthusiasm for the Festivarian experience ("FESTIVAAAAAALL!!!!"), I am both sad and warmed by the thought of John's passing to what comes next for all of us.  Hoping his last thoughts were of music and Festival. Being surrounded by beautiful people in one of the most beautiful places doesn't seem like a bad way to go, but my condolences and healing prayers to those who were close.
LucyJune

[landshark]

This is horrible news... he was a very kind person and one of the very first Town Park folks to reach out to me in friendship many years ago at the Convention Centre for the Yonder kick off.

I guess though this is how I would want to go, my head filled with music and nature. Sad, way too young to go.

We , I mean some of us are getting older and I hope this is not a trend. Lets take good care of each other and ourselves.

Rest in peace John, you will be missed. 

[Pirate Looks at --]

RIP John

[Turtle]

A special Rockygrass this year with a hollow spot.

RIP.

[FaceOnMars]

This is very sad news ... my condolences to John's family and close friends.

I first met John online via the Phil zone & then in person at firstgrass three years ago ... he unquestionably shared a love of music with those around him & will be missed!

[Redknuckles]

Sad news, my condolences to friends and family.
I met John and spent a week in line with him waiting to get onsite at Rockygrass.
A week of relaxing picking and stories, RIP John.

[MrEdyoulis]

Very sad news.  God speed to Mr Wood and condolences to his family and friends.

[TellurideTom]

 

John was a good festivarian friend. I am so sad to hear this news.
I can't make it to Oskar Blues but I'm sure there will be some sort of memorial at Rockygrass and I will be there with my heart on my sleeve.
God bless you John.
R.I.P.

[Grateful Rox]

Johns family is looking for an organization that people can donate to in his name, instead of sending flowers.  Does anyone have any ideas?

Grateful Rox

[HuckinFappy]

Johns family is looking for an organization that people can donate to in his name, instead of sending flowers.  Does anyone have any ideas?

Grateful Rox

http://thespps.org/ 

hey, it's what john loved!

[Grateful Rox]

Thanks Jeff.  I'll post this over on his Facebook page, which is where his family asking for ideas.

-~Rox

[swander99]

Hoping his last thoughts were of music and Festivaaal! Being surrounded by beautiful people in one of the most beautiful places...condolences and healing prayers to those who were close.

Well said...   Tragic, sad news today. Prayers of peace, & love to jjwood's crew, family, and all involved.
Always admired John's love of, and willingness to play that banjo with anyone, anywhere, anytime. I will regret missing
TBF-41 even more now, knowing I won't jam with him again...

John was a good festivarian friend. I am so sad to hear this news.
Memorial @ Rockygrass? I will be there with my heart on my sleeve. (Mine will hanging from the Mayor's coattails)
God bless you John.
R.I.P.

[Hot Sugar]

John will be forever missed in Town Park. I'm glad I got to spend Thursday night watching one last Salmon show with a terrific human.

[MrEdyoulis]

Lyons Community Foundation?