Dick Blumershine Passes

Posted on February 6, 2010, 6:58 am, by JB, under Fishing Life, Remembrances.

Another long-time friend from my youth has passed (and unexpectedly). My father has a nice little remembrance on his blog. I know that some FF&W readers likely either knew Dick (and his perfectly pressed khakis, top to bottom) or have seen him in my slideshows, most likely this photo:

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This day was a beautiful day on the Costilla reservoir at Vermejo. A good day with which to always remember an old friend…

2 Comments

  1. Jared B says:
    February 7, 2010 at 7:57 am

    I worked with Dick for several years at Charlies Sporting Goods, his outlook on life and charisma will never be forgotten. He was a great teacher, and even more, a great friend who will be missed greatly.

  2. JB says:
    February 7, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Jared—Good to hear that you have such fond memories of Dick. I think he had a persona that really stuck with a lot of people. I have a long mental fishing film reel of memories of Dick over the years, and all them involve his endless smile, his desire to see others succeed, and a truly unique style (talkin’ about that perfectly starched and pressed khaki uniform that I have not seen matched since the 19th century. I often gave him a hard time about it, but that was just part of our friendship). I look back with a mix of sadness for his passing, and a smile for the good times and experiences that we had over so many years…

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