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Woodie Long, well-known local artist, has passed away
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Eileen West
Beach Lover
Yeah Bobby, I got an email from Susan Vallee about this but I don't think Dot will be there. I could be wrong, but I don't think she gets home til tonight. Maybe she'll be there. Love to hug her and find out what she needs for us to do, huh?
Eileen West
Beach Lover
Woodie's Memorial
Many people who loved Woodie came to Seaside this morning to tell Dot how much they love her and how much we'll miss Woodie.
Many people who loved Woodie came to Seaside this morning to tell Dot how much they love her and how much we'll miss Woodie.
I was just wondering if, during all of these intimate conversations that everyone had with Woodie, did he ever mention the fact that he has two grown children, Jennifer and Rick, and four grandchildren, McKenzie, Kash, John Logan and Parker? In none of the posts on any website, inlcuding this one, are his children even slightly mentioned. Nor has anyone from the Seaside community contacted his children for any reason whatsoever, not even to clear the date for whatever memorials the community is having for their father. I know that Dot is in mourning, but she is not the only one. And I know that Woodie was special to the art community in the area, but believe me, the loss of the art community pales in comparison to the loss that his children and grandchildren are feeling right now. Just because they didn't live in the Santa Rosa beach area does not mean they don't exist. So please, could someone spare a thought for them and send some consideration their way?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Bobby J
Beach Fanatic
tampagirl,
I think some of that confusion was where Woodie was when he left this earth. He was not at home. Local folks had no clear direction on this. I do not believe any offense was meant. Woodie truly impacted this community and I feel many folks were just in shock. He did mention his children often and was very proud of his grandchildren. The little tribute on Friday was a simple impromptu get together put on by the Seaside community. More directly Seaside Associated Store. I think the only ones that knew about it in the beginning were those on the Seaside email list. It grew from there. Rick was actually present and if you look at the above pics you will see him standing next to Dot. He spoke at the tribute and seemed very grateful to everyone.
The family must truly be hurting and I feel I can speak for the community when I say our prayers are with Woodie and his entire family as they go through this difficult time.
I think some of that confusion was where Woodie was when he left this earth. He was not at home. Local folks had no clear direction on this. I do not believe any offense was meant. Woodie truly impacted this community and I feel many folks were just in shock. He did mention his children often and was very proud of his grandchildren. The little tribute on Friday was a simple impromptu get together put on by the Seaside community. More directly Seaside Associated Store. I think the only ones that knew about it in the beginning were those on the Seaside email list. It grew from there. Rick was actually present and if you look at the above pics you will see him standing next to Dot. He spoke at the tribute and seemed very grateful to everyone.
The family must truly be hurting and I feel I can speak for the community when I say our prayers are with Woodie and his entire family as they go through this difficult time.
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Bobby J:
I totally appreciate how things snowball in these situations. However, Woodie's daughter has a name. She is Jennifer. She lives in Tampa, and has two children, and can't just buzz up to the Panhandle at a moment's notice. All I'm asking is that her input be considered for any future tributes, which shouldn't be so spur of the moment. She is also an amazing person who has left her own mark on her community, and would be an asset at any function involving her father.
If you are "in the know" in Seaside, please feel free to let me know if you don't know how to reach Jennifer for any future plans.
I totally appreciate how things snowball in these situations. However, Woodie's daughter has a name. She is Jennifer. She lives in Tampa, and has two children, and can't just buzz up to the Panhandle at a moment's notice. All I'm asking is that her input be considered for any future tributes, which shouldn't be so spur of the moment. She is also an amazing person who has left her own mark on her community, and would be an asset at any function involving her father.
If you are "in the know" in Seaside, please feel free to let me know if you don't know how to reach Jennifer for any future plans.