Bad news. Charles is gone.

EscuelasLinux · 01-10-2019, 11:13 AM

It is really sad for me access this forum to communicate bad news.

Charles Van de Beek (aka Charles in the old Bodhi Linux forums) has passed away. He fought bravely against cancer during years, and he died a mere three months after the passing of his beloved and long time wife, whom was also very ill.

Many of us can remember his great contributions in the deleted Bodhi Linux forums, and even some posted here as Charles4809. He is also recognized as one of the contributors to the BodhiBuilder program.

May his family in Netherlands find peace at this terrible loss.

hemlocktree · 01-10-2019, 11:26 AM

man i am so sad! He was a great friend and i knew he had been dealing with things - but did not realize that his wife too was ill and passed. A great loss for Bodhi and also myself. hopefully he is still tweaking his linux machines in the other world!

the_waiter · 01-10-2019, 11:51 AM

I am not sure you will believe me but I intended today in the evening post a question here if somebody is in touch with Charles. I was in touch with him via pm in old forum but I did not have any other way to contact him.

Very sad day for Bodhi Linux community. Nice, helpful and smart Bodhi Linux faithful member has gone

I am sending him greetings to heaven and deep sympathy to his family...

Štefan

hemlocktree · 01-10-2019, 12:21 PM

that is why i was trying to hook up people's emails so that we could still be in touch with each other since it is not possible here. only 1 person was interested.

rrashkin · 01-10-2019, 12:50 PM

So sad. He was always helpful and cheerful.

naughtoloose · 01-10-2019, 02:18 PM

Ahh, Old faithful. Good night sweet prince ;(

Randy4bodhi · 01-11-2019, 04:48 AM

Rest in Peace Charles! What a wonderful help to us in the old forum's!

rbtylee · 01-11-2019, 06:38 AM

I knew of Charles illness and suspected as much when his forum posts stopped, Still I am deeply saddened by this lose. My condolences to his friends and family.

hemlocktree · 01-11-2019, 01:27 PM

Just opened a bottle from gray wizard vineyard and toasting to you my friend!

rbtylee · 01-12-2019, 04:04 AM

Does anyone know of an online obituary?

hemlocktree · 01-12-2019, 05:28 AM

searched and nothing ylee

anon242 · 01-14-2019, 08:22 PM

Always there (from what I recall) to help on the old BL forums. Definitely sad news.

hemlocktree · 01-15-2019, 06:21 AM

better? i guess truth can't be spoken on forums. sad...

rrashkin · 01-15-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hemlocktree

too bad jeff hasn't the decency and respect to add a little 'in memorium' to charles on the bodhi blog. he has been a major help on the old forums. just my 2 cents.

Come on! That's a little harsh.

hemlocktree · 01-15-2019, 02:55 PM

p.s. not giving you a hard time - you are an old friend. just stating thoughts. :-)))