View Full Version : Another good friend succumbs to cancer!
Bo #582
03-05-2001, 05:39 AM
W.C. readers, Unfortunately, early this morning,I lost a great friend and walleye fishing partner. His name, Richard "Chip" Chipelewski. I feel blessed to have known him as he was truly one of "the good guys". He fought this dreaded disease since he was diagnosed with it since last September and through all his pain and agony, he never quit. Please take a moment today and count all your blessings. Something like this really hits home.All my prayers to Chip's wife Sandy and his 3 children.
wallytap
03-05-2001, 06:27 AM
I attended a funeral this past Sat. for a friend with almost a identical history of the disease.You are not alone in the feelings of losing someone close to you, it hits hard straight in your heart.They may not be here physically but they are still around us daily.NEVER take anything for granted.
BO. So sorry to here your good buddy
is gone,it hurts so much.I have
a buddy that is close to death,
so this is hard to here. ddt.
Kelly
03-05-2001, 11:05 AM
My condolences go out to you and all of this fine gentleman's friends and family. It seems like the truly great and genuinely good people are outdoorsmen/women. Although I don't know you or your friend I'm truly sorry for the loss. Remember though nothing or no one can take away the wonderful memories. God Bless.
CI_Guy
03-05-2001, 04:43 PM
LAST EDITED ON Mar-05-01 AT 06:45PM (CST)[p]My condolances to all his friends and family. As a friend, make an effort to be there for the family in a couple of weeks or a couple of months. They are in shock now, and have alot of contact with friends and things they have to do. In a couple of weeks the pain and loss are going to hit the family the hardest, but friends aren't always there to share it. Invite them to dinner, take them fishing or just drop by to talk. It will help both of you. Pat K
chuck & brenda
03-05-2001, 08:38 PM
we were very saddened to hear of chips passing, we fished with him and his son "dale" (tc), for two years we considered him a friend and yes he was a very good person. he will be missed very much. i hope sandy & the kids can hold each other in this time god bless
Starfish
03-05-2001, 10:48 PM
My deepest condolences. I just lost my mother, who first introduced me to fishing and who shared her knowledge of the outdoors with me all her life. She was 73 and was still salmon fishing with me in September and chopping firewood in November. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December and passed away a week ago. I hope when my time comes I can go with half as much dignity and positive attitude.
FROGMAN
03-06-2001, 03:34 AM
"Chip" was a competitor of the highest caliber. His infectious smile will be sorely missed this year on the MWT circuit. May God bless his family, and take care of them at this sad time.
Keith Segar
Juls_WI
03-06-2001, 03:54 AM
I'm sorry for your loss. My sypathies go out to you, and his friends and family. I lost my aunt to this desease back in early Fall of last year.
It was hard.
Juls
JustLookN
03-06-2001, 03:54 AM
Chip was a good man, and fisherman and I will miss him at the get togethers and on the water, my condolences to his family and fiends...Bob
jamiechipper
02-09-2011, 11:37 AM
This is one of the sons of "Chip". He was a great father and is truly missed. Thanks for everyone nice words! This is the first time I have seen this thread and appreciate the condolences.
I was wondering if anyone has any electronic pictures of my father? Thanks!
Jamie Chipelewski
Its sad when a good one falls but I hope you have many memories to enjoy down the road of your father and friend, memories will stay with us forever.