Author Topic: John McDonald has died (Read 2143 times)

Rudy Cariello · « **on:** January 17, 2023, 12:13:41 PM »

John McDonald (Big River Bows) passed away last evening.
Hopefully, he and his Pals Ernie and Kenny are together now, flinging some arrows together and having a few YUK YUKS

Steve D · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2023, 12:54:56 PM »

One of the good ones, remember shooting with him before he decided to make bows at a club near Tomah.
Agree or not I always loved John's opinions etc. You knew where he stood, no marble mumble beating around the bush talk.
We are losing a lot of folks in the Trad community as of late.

wissler · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2023, 02:07:58 PM »

Sad news for the trad community. John was a great Bowyer. My 2nd trad bow was one of his reflex deflex longbows. RIP John

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2023, 02:29:09 PM »

Wudstix · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2023, 04:34:19 PM »

John built my first custom recurve Kodiak clone in 1996. Followed by a D/R longbow 21st Century clone in 2014. We are all richer for meeting or talking with him over the years. May he rest in peace with his lovely bride. May the perpetual light shine on them both and their memory be eternal. The list of bows I own that will never be made again increases. The circle of life continues.

George Tsoukalas · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2023, 04:40:50 PM »

Sorry. May his memory be eternal.

ssoden · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2023, 05:37:34 PM »

Bigriver · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2023, 06:50:24 PM »

My post from today.

Im saddened to inform everyone of the passing of my old buddy John McDonald (93) of Bigriver Bows. John died last night of a broken heart, but now is at peace with his beloved wife Terry.
He was a great dad and grandpa, friend to many, a friend to the WI Traditional Archers, and a great bowbuilder.
He is the reason many WI trad archers have so many bows, me included🙂.
There wont be another like the old coot, and I am better for knowing him. I asked him if I could take the Bigriver name for my knives in his honor, and he was touched. I wont forget him, neither will many of us. A life well lived, salute!!

Kelly · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2023, 07:05:20 PM »

Quote from: Rudy Cariello on January 17, 2023, 12:13:41 PM

John McDonald (Big River Bows) passed away last evening.
Hopefully, he and his Pals Ernie and Kenny are together now, flinging some arrows together and having a few YUK YUKS

Add Lamont to that list-the hunting crew is back together now.

Rest In Peace!

Terry Green · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2023, 07:38:35 PM »

God Speed, and prayers for the family.

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2023, 09:03:44 PM »

Rest in peace John.

4dogs · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2023, 09:17:09 PM »

Sam McMichael · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2023, 10:23:06 PM »

RIP. Prayers for his family.

mnbwhtr · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2023, 10:13:58 AM »

Kelly, I was thinking the same thing. RIP John

Rudy Cariello · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2023, 11:49:16 AM »

Here's a pic of John and his Pal, Ernie Appel in happier times.

varmint101 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2023, 04:34:50 PM »

Prayers for his friends and family!

Bowguy67 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2023, 06:46:39 AM »

Prayers for the family

ron w · « **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2023, 12:10:57 PM »

rest in peace

Duker · « **Reply #18 on:** January 19, 2023, 03:41:25 PM »

So sad to hear.
May you rest in peace my friend.

stagetek · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2023, 11:36:28 AM »

R.I.P. John.


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